Tara Elie

In this enlightening discussion, Tara Elie, a former secondary drama teacher turned behaviour specialist and positive psychology practitioner, challenges traditional notions of belonging in education. She emphasizes that mattering – the feeling of being valued and adding value – is crucial for staff wellbeing and student engagement. Tara shares insights from her research, explaining how low mattering leads to burnout and disengagement. The conversation highlights practical ways for school leaders to promote mattering, linking it to a more inclusive and psychologically safe school culture.