Parents and caregivers, support your student's social-emotional health as they navigate middle and high school. Teens are welcome to attend as well!
A panel of educators and counselors will discuss the stresses unique to middle and high school and offer strategies for supporting students during this critical developmental stage. Bring your questions and concerns!
Panelists:
Susan Antonini, Student Assistance Program Liaison, Adviser Faculty, New Trier High School
Susan Antonini, LCSW, is a faculty member of New Trier High School, where she supports students as a social worker and academic adviser. Earlier in her career, she worked across a variety of sectors, including education, business, and health and wellness. A mother of six adult children, she promotes strategies for navigating life’s complexities in ways that foster personal growth.
Bri Hoekstra, Program Director at National Alliance of Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban
Bri Hoekstra obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Education at Illinois State University and later obtained her Master’s Degree in Education as a Reading Specialist at DePaul University. Bri has experience working as a Chicago Public Schools’ Special Education Teacher in the South Shore, Chicago community. In November 2022, and Bri took over the position of Program Director at the NAMI CCNS, with the goal of expanding youth programming.
Anna Upson, Librarian and English Teacher, Glenbrook North High School
Anna has taught English at GBN for the past 14 years, and she works particularly with struggling readers and juniors. Since COVID, she has focused on helping students manage academic stress in a high-pressure environment.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
