Amanda Rushton

 I am the Student Support Worker at EEO. This is my second year here! As a Student Support Worker (SSW), my role is to raise and increase knowledge about mental health, support early intervention, create community collaborations & connections and foster a positive learning environment. I do this by hosting small target groups, providing classroom programming, being available to offer support where needed and sharing health and wellness resources, activities and information with the school. I host many lunch groups that provide a safe and supportive space for students to thrive and be their best selves. Some of these groups are: Mighty Minds - open lunch recess group for grades 3-6, Wellness Team - student led group that promotes health and wellness for the school (grade 5 &6), Diamond Dot Club - providing calm, mindful activities for grade 5&6 students.