Gratitude Supports Happiness
Gratitude is an emotion that signals our recognition of the things others have done for us. Interestingly, we generally don't feel gratitude when things ...
Educators Matter
My work supporting schools and districts with SEL implementation changed during the pandemic—it went from focusing on the technical aspects of developing students’ social ...
Creating Communities of Belonging
Human beings have a need for love and belonging. It is when we feel a sense of connection and trust in our fellow human ...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
I moved to the United States from Spain 15 years ago. I still remember the challenges of navigating a new social and cultural context ...
Remembering Dr. Roger Weissberg
Dr. Roger Weissberg always believed in the importance of educating students’ hearts as well as their minds. As co-founder of CASEL, he worked tirelessly ...
3 Ingredients for a Strong SEL Year
I recently spoke with The Awakening Educator podcast co-hosts Susan Andrien and Dr. Megan Sweet about the need for educator self-care (watch recording here.) ...
Reopening Schools: How to Overcome SEL Challenges
I recently did a workshop for educational leaders leading SEL implementation efforts. While they shared many successes and were proud of the work done, ...
What Makes a Great Leader?
Every summer, I teach an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) course to aspiring principals who are getting prepared for the challenges of leadership through the Summer Principals Academy at ...
A Summer Reading List
I’ve been an avid reader since I was a little kid. Growing up in a coastal town north of Barcelona, I have wonderful memories ...