Live with HEART
3 Ways to Practice Awareness
After several months of being in “hiding” to finish my new book, Living with the HEART in Mind, I am slowly emerging and reconnecting ...
5 Skills Every Student Needs
Did you know that collaboration, creativity, and emotional intelligence are among the most sought-after skills in today's workforce? These essential skills can be taught ...
Back-to-School SEL Guide
Effective educators know how important it is to set up a positive classroom culture right from the start. The beginning of the school year ...
Liberating our HEARTs
“Education is the practice of freedom.” - Paulo Freire Paulo Freire, renowned educator and philosopher, ignited a flame of hope for countless individuals, including ...
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 ...
Are We Facing an Emotional Recession?
Did you know there's growing evidence of a global "emotional recession"? This isn't a financial downturn, but a decline in emotional intelligence (EQ) as ...
Resting to Flourish
Educators often work hard to foster creativity and innovation in their students. But how often do they prioritize that same spark within themselves? The ...
End-of-School-Year Reflections
The end of the school year can be a whirlwind of tests, projects, and events, making it difficult to pause for a moment and ...
Appreciation for Teachers
Teachers transform lives by nurturing students’ minds and hearts, fostering compassion, and instilling a lifelong love for learning. My middle school Social Science teacher profoundly ...
HEART Skills for the Planet
Earth Month, observed each April, aims to raise awareness about environmental challenges and the importance of safeguarding our planet. Throughout the month, schools, businesses, ...