Celina Pierrottet manages NASBE’s work on student wellness. She oversees grant projects and member services that provide state policymakers with evidence-based practices and technical assistance to ensure all students can learn and thrive in healthy school environments. After earning a Master of Arts in Education from the College of William and Mary, Pierrottet spent six years in the classroom as a middle school and high school social studies teacher. As a teacher, she participated in multiple curriculum development projects, including interdisciplinary learning and competency-based instruction. As part of her transition to education policy, Celina earned a Master of Public Administration at George Mason University, researching trauma-informed teaching practices, supports for student mental health and wellness, and other school climate topics.
Latest Contributions
Five Questions State Boards Should Ask about Students’ Access to Physical Education
By Ben D. Kern, Celina Pierrottet, Chad M. Killian, David S. Woo, Hans van der Mars and Wesley J. WilsonDespite most states requiring participation in physical education, a national survey finds access in K-12 schools is severely lacking. State leaders can improve access to physical education starting with these five questions.
Six Questions to Advance Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship
By Celina PierrottetAdolescents consume a lot of screen media, which exposes them to potentially harmful media messages that impacts their physical, mental, and social well-being. Read how some states are equipping students with skills to navigate a complex media landscape.
Empowering Families to Improve Youth Mental Health
By Celina Pierrottet and Joseph HedgerState education leaders can foster children’s mental health by increasing families’ preparedness and awareness of available resources and activities.
States Face Challenges Building a School Mental Health Workforce
By Celina PierrottetChallenges persist in attracting and retaining this school-based mental health professionals, but some states, including Virginia, Ohio, Colorado, Michigan, and others, are making progress.
Building Bridges for Student Mental Health
By Celina PierrottetBuilding Bridges for Student Mental Health was a joint initiative of NASBE and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) with the goal of establishing and enhancing productive, collaborative, and trustworthy relationships between state education leaders, medical experts, and families to improve student mental health. The project started in 2022 and ended in fall 2023.