School Personnel Well-Being: Advancing Measurement, Best Practices, and Policy. Section 2: Role of Traumatic Experiences in Educator Well-Being

The special issue, "School Personnel Well-Being: Advancing Measurement, Best Practices, and Policy," showcases empirical quantitative and qualitative research that presents a range of social-ecological factors that directly and indirectly associate with school personnel well-being, trauma, and safety in prekindergarten through 12th grade schools. This introduction article represents Section 2 of the special issue reviewing eight articles that focus on the Role of Traumatic Experiences in Educator Well-Being. Collectively, these studies increase awareness of school personnel trauma experiences and make important contributions to the field. We offer lessons learned from the studies and directions for research. Impact and Implications This special issue presents contemporary research on school personnel trauma, safety, and social-ecological factors associated with well-being.