IOLA, Kan. — Iola High School will host youth motivational speaker and author Tom Thelen for a public presentation Tuesday, Sept. 29, followed by a presentation for students, faculty and staff Wednesday, Sept. 30.
The community presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Iola High School Commons. Parents, families, educators and other community members are invited to hear Thelen discuss ways to support young people’s mental health and well-being. Light refreshments will be served.
Thelen is the author of Mental Health 101 for Teens. His presentations focus on mental health, character, bullying and building supportive communities.
The visit is made possible through the Pathways Grant and Iola High School’s partnership with Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center. More information about Thelen is available at TomThelen.com.
