S3 E6 Integrating Emotional Wellness into Education: Insights with Kevin Dahill-Fuchel

PODCAST Season 3 EPISODE 3 

Kevin Dahill-Fuchel 
Executive Director 
Counseling In Schools 
 Quote of the Podcast:  

Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality. – Jonas Salk  

Introduction of Guest BIO –  
​A leader in school-based social work programming, Kevin has more than 30 years of experience in working with children, families and school staff. Kevin joined Counseling in Schools (CIS), in 1993 as a Counselor and advanced to become a Supervisor, Trainer & Manager. Through his 31-year career at CIS, Kevin has led the process to evolve CIS’ service reach beyond counseling services to include a multi-dimensional and strength-based menu of services that support an entire school community. As a result, he became the first Executive Director of Counseling In Schools succeeding the Founder, Cindy Jurow in 2012. In his current role, Kevin is committed to developing a team leadership model within the organization that embodies the non-oppressive, collaborative systems that are needed to effectively take on the complex challenges routinely faced in schools by children, families, teachers and administrators. Kevin’s outstanding work has been acknowledged through accolades including the Commitment to Hope Award, Massachusetts Commonwealth Award, the West Side Chamber of Commerce Award, and Hunter College’s Jacob Goldfiend Award. Prior to joining CIS, he worked at the Sojourner House Family Shelter in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Kevin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned his degree from the Hunter College School of Social Work. 
Interview 
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators 

•  30, a 000 Ft. View – Why so we, as society invest in education? 
  

• What drew you to education? 
  

• School's as centers of healing 
  

• Defining types of crisis that impact schools, and levels of preparedness for each  
  

• NYC's Community Schools Initiative as critical education reform 
  

• What are the biggest challenges to you? 
  

• What would you like decision makers to know? 
  

Podcast/book shoutouts 
Shawn Ginwright, author of Hope and Healing in Urban Education - member of the CIS Advisory Council 
 
Education Perspectives is edited by Shashank P at https://www.fiverr.com/saiinovation?source=inbox 
Intro and Outro by Dynamix Productions