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Educators’ Grief Matters
Part of the BCTR’s Talks at Twelve Series.
The subject of grief and loss is often solely focused on death. However, there is a range of grief-related experiences that impact children and adults in various environmental contexts, including schools. This talk highlights the importance of addressing grief and loss in schools starting early in the life course. We will explore findings from qualitative interviews with nine preschool educators who participated in a health education program during the summer of 2022. The program aims to increase knowledge and skills to support children with loss. Researchers conducted post-intervention follow-up interviews to learn about the relational changes between educators and the preschool children in their care. Preliminary findings reveal important implications for addressing grief experiences within the preschool context.
Keisha M. Wint is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Binghamton University and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her research interests are based on 20 years of experience as a social work practitioner serving in schools, communities, and private practice.
Dr. Wint’s current research focuses on understanding factors that strengthen child-teacher relationships. She explores the educational experiences of young children who have experienced marginalization in schools, namely Black preschool boys. Dr. Wint’s recent study includes identifying tools and resources for preschool educators to effectively communicate with young children about grief-related experiences.
Her goals as a research scholar are to collaborate with community stakeholders to develop and execute translational research that improves educational outcomes for young children starting early in the life course.
