Care, Culture & Community
St. Anthony - New Brighton Schools believes that when care, culture and community are combined, we can create positive, long-lasting impacts on students, staff and the community. The CCC team is a group of staff member working towards health equity, student and staff mental wellness, school/culture climate, social-emotional learning and equity and engagement.
Need resources and support?
Fill out the Community Referral Form, and we'll be in contact with you soon.
Meet the team
Lori Watzl-King, RN, LSN is the District Wellness Coordinator and can be contacted at lwatzl-king@isd282.org
Lucille (Lucy) Rosario is the District Mental Health Coordinator and can be contacted at lrosario@isd282.org
Ray Kidd is the Student Engagement & Equity Coordinator and can be contacted at rkidd@isd282.org
Wellness Committee
St. Anthony-New Brighton School District recognizes that a school environment which supports healthy eating and physical activity also promotes students' health, well-being, and ability to learn. For more information, please visit the Wellness Committee page.
Mental health resources for families
In March and May of 2023, St. Anthony - New Brighton Schools partnered with Mental Health Connect to provide a series for parents to learn more about children's mental health.
This first session focused on how mental health impacts daily life and explain behavioral health, mental health and mental illness. Their discussion focuses on the prevalence of mental illness, data about mental health illnesses and how parents and the community can reduce the stigma.
This first session focused on how mental health impacts daily life and explain behavioral health, mental health and mental illness. Their discussion focuses on the prevalence of mental illness, data about mental health illnesses and how parents and the community can reduce the stigma.
The second session was focused on developing a parent's understanding of how to stay connected to their child when social media and other influential factors are present. Presentation speakers included the Minnesota Prevention and Recovery Alliance, District Mental Health Coordinator Lucy Rosario, local law enforcement and mental health professionals.
Parent's Catalyst Leadership Group (PCLG) Support Group
This group is made up of parents and caregivers of children and youth who experience mental health challenges. PCLG advocates for families as part of the Hennepin County Mental Health Collaborative.
View the recent webinar given by Dr. Lee-Hubble on school avoidance. More support groups are available on the National Association of Mental Illness website.