Erum is the Head Librarian at Bay View Academy (Clifton campus), where she leads the junior school’s Remedial Program, teaches the Learning for Life module for class 4 and 6, and supports student well-being initiatives across the junior and middle school. She has contributed articles on mental health and well-being to Trust Mental Health (trustmentalhealth.com), a California-based organization. Erum does editing across a wide range of formats, including textbooks, teacher resource materials, professional publications, and literary writing. She holds an MBA from Northeastern University.
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In a world where young people are navigating burnout, bullying, climate anxiety, and rising academic pressure, what does it truly mean for a school to teach empathy, belonging, self-awareness, and care? This conversation explores the power of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as a protective buffer, one that supports mental wellbeing while strengthening relationships and community. Our panel will examine how empathy can be taught as a skill: from active listening and kindness to conflict resolution and courageous communication. We’ll look at the collective role that teachers, parents, and institutions play in nurturing emotionally healthy young people, and how intentional SEL practices can help build leadership, agency, and voice, especially for girls, who often face distinct cultural and developmental pressures. Join us as we imagine what an education system rooted in humanity could make possible for the next generation.
