
← Tap Into Maple Run10 Nov 2025 · 27 min
Season 2, Episode 5 : Adapting & Growing
<p>In this episode, Superintendent Bill Kimball and Assistant Superintendent Megan Grube welcome <strong>Kate Howrigan, MSW</strong>, Social Worker and Home-School Coordinator at Fairfield Center School. Together, they explore Maple Run’s Core Value of <strong>Flexibility & Adaptability</strong>, discussing how students and staff grow stronger when they learn to adjust to challenges and embrace change.</p><p>Discover practical strategies for supporting student well-being, building resilience, and managing stress. Plus, try this week’s <strong>wellness tip</strong>: the 4-7-8 breathing technique to calm your mind and refocus your energy.</p><p>Celebrate the ways our staff nurture emotional health and help students thrive, and hear shout-outs from the Maple Run community recognizing the positive impact of social-emotional learning initiatives.</p><p><strong>Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts</strong>, and send your questions or shout-outs to <strong>TapIn@MapleRun.org</strong>—your voice could be featured in an upcoming episode!</p>