The Science of Wellbeing Team
Knox Science of Wellbeing Team brings together a wealth of skills, qualifications and experience in evidence-based research, education, and wellbeing science.
Head of Knox Science of Wellbeing
Tania Linnertson
Bachelor of Education (Hum. & Soc Sci), Honours 1
Tania is the Head of Science of Wellbeing and Director of Social Emotional Learning at Knox Grammar School. Her work across the school translates research into practical applications, through enhancing both explicit and implicit opportunities for students to thrive in all areas of the Knox Total Fitness model.
She is an experienced leader in boys' education, with particular expertise in strategic planning and development for whole school enhancement. She is passionate about strengthening the synergy between wellbeing and pedagogy through evidence-based, high impact professional learning.
Science of Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Head of Boarding Wellbeing
Sarah Glassie
B.Psych (Hons)
Sarah is responsible for the coordination of wellbeing science initiatives and projects spanning the Knox community. With 12 years of corporate experience behind her, Sarah brings a pragmatic approach to the application of wellbeing science principles.
Sarah is passionate about strengthening community wellbeing through implicit and explicit teachings in schools. For her Psychology Honours thesis, Sarah published a meta-analysis on the positive correlation between emotional intelligence and optimism, that has contributed to our understanding regarding the utility of wellbeing interventions. Sarah alongside her colleagues are currently conducting a meta-analysis on the efficacy of positive psychology interventions within schools, with the objective to identify practical strategies and processes that boost student and staff wellbeing.
Science of Wellbeing Coordinator
Mr James Stubbs-Mills
What We Do
The Knox Science of Wellbeing Team aims to enhance the wellbeing and thriving of each member of our school community. The term ‘Wellbeing Science’ incorporates Positive Education and reflects the broad reach of wellbeing at Knox.
Our team are excited to be working with a number of internal and external stakeholders, including leading wellbeing institutions, to ensure our wellbeing initiatives are grounded in evidence and translated into practice.
Contact Us
ALL GENERAL ENQUIRIES
2 Borambil Street, Wahroonga
Phone: (02) 9487 0122
Email: sow_team@knox.nsw.edu.au
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm