One local school is taking action to help teachers with the amount of stress that a school day can bring. Less than two years ago, Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School made a space for teachers to ease their minds. Hence, the “Serenity Room” was born.
Another one is set to open inside Valley Springs Middle School next week.
“Once I saw [Koontz’s serenity room], we knew we wanted one here for our teachers,” Valley Springs Middle School Principal Amy Rhoney said. “It is so good for our staff to have a place to come sit, relax and unwind, even if that’s just for 15 minutes.”
That is the point of a Serenity Room – Snacks, drinks, music and space to unwind when time permits on a busy school day.
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