Helping Students Develop Transcendent Skills with Justin Keate

Lift and Make Lighter

Lift and Make Lighter
Helping Students Develop Transcendent Skills with Justin Keate
Jun 15, 2026
LÉVO - Assess the Body. Lift the Mind.

Tom and Arden and talk with Justin Keate, the principal of Desert Hills High School in St. George, Utah. Justin sits at one of the crossroads of mental health. Teachers interact and can have more impact than so many other factors in kids and student's lives. Justin talks about his dedication and belief in preparing his students to have transcendent skills that help them understand and succeed in the career field. He touches on the importance of teachers and their incredible and unique ability to adapt and help their students individually and in group settings. Justin is an innovator that has brought incredible change and progress to student led programs and after school activities that help students connect with their community. 

The Lift and Make Lighter podcast is presented by, LÉVO, a mind care company specializing in comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Our approach includes personalized plans that may involve therapy, responsible medication management, and additional tools to help navigate a path to better mental health. 

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