About Anna Schmitz

Anna is a copywriter at The Conover Company with a background in education. She brings her classroom experience into her writing, focusing on the importance of soft skills in personal and academic success. She enjoys writing about soft skills and lives in Wisconsin with her husband and four children.

5 Reasons Why SEL Matters in the Classroom

There is more to learning than just academics. Social emotional learning (SEL) is an important approach that can impact students’ overall growth and achievement in and out of the classroom. SEL encompasses a variety of skills that students need to succeed in school, work, and life, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:30-05:00September 20th, 2024|SAVED, SEL, Soft Skills|

SEL Tips for Back to School

  It's that time of the year where kids and parents are preparing for the start of a new school year. A lot has changed since the last school year, and it's natural for students to feel anxious and stressed about what the new academic year has in store for [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:30-05:00September 10th, 2024|Life Skills, SAVED, SEL, Soft Skills|

Setting Personal and Academic Goals: How SEL Can Help Students Succeed This School Year

As the new school year begins, it's the perfect time to set goals that will help you succeed both personally and academically. But setting goals isn't just about deciding what you want to achieve—it's also about understanding yourself, staying motivated, and learning from your experiences. That's where Social-Emotional Learning [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:30-05:00August 28th, 2024|Education, SAVED, SEL|

Building Resilience: SEL Strategies for Handling Back-to-School Stress

As the summer draws to a close, students across the country are preparing to head back to school. For many, this transition comes with a mix of excitement and anxiety. New teachers, classmates, schedules, and academic challenges can all contribute to feelings of stress. It's important for students to develop [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:30-05:00August 21st, 2024|Education, Life Skills, SAVED, SEL, Soft Skills|

Top 5 SEL Activities to Kickstart the School Year

As the new school year begins, it's a great opportunity for educators to introduce Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into their classrooms. SEL helps students develop critical life skills, including emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective communication. These skills are essential for creating a positive learning environment where students feel connected and [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:31-05:00August 1st, 2024|Education, Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, SAVED, Soft Skills|

Taking Action this National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

  National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, observed each July, is a crucial time to address and highlight the mental health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority communities. This month serves as a call to action for individuals and communities to actively contribute to promoting mental health equity. Here [...]

By |2025-04-29T13:23:31-05:00July 21st, 2024|Emotional Intelligence, Life Skills, SAVED, Soft Skills|
Go to Top