Susan Whitmer, Author at Natural Pod

If you want your school to be environmentally sustainable and healthy, look for the crosswalks

by Susan Whitmer | Aug 9, 2021 | Green Schools, Inspiration

We spend ninety percent of our lives indoors in environments where we live, learn, and work. In some countries, that number is even higher due to extreme climate and outdoor pollution. If we spend ninety percent of our time indoors, that means that by the time our...

How we care for our buildings, directly impacts our health and well-being

by Susan Whitmer | Jul 21, 2021 | Inspiration

If you have ever gone on a whale-watching excursion or watched videos of a whale in its natural habitat, you probably saw the whale surface for a short time and dive underwater, where it moves about for an extended time before resurfacing. The health of the ocean is...

Hide the reset button! Let’s rejuvenate spaces for learning

by Susan Whitmer | May 4, 2021 | Inspiration

During the pandemic, learners have experienced emotional and psychological stress to varying degrees. Some of the effects represent themselves in depression, challenges to self-esteem, fear, and emotional and psychological anxiety. Each learner’s experience is unique...