‘Grounded’ program inspires teen mindfulness, peace work
Kaylyn Webb, a senior at East High School, gives a presentation during the group at East High School. The students worked a year on projects that include using social media in positive ways, poetry that explores culture and identity, a teen-focused mindfulness journal to cope with stress, the importance of connecting with nature, and others. The students shared their work in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
A Memphis documentary, “Me and the Light,” inspired the school curriculum Grounded that has touched hundreds.
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Jane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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