School Improvement
NEW SEL Course Is Ready
I have been reflecting on the progress we have made in the SEL field. After 10 years working in this field, I know that ...
SEL Summer Fun
Today is my children’s last day of school. This morning, while we were cuddling in bed, my husband asked them to tell us what ...
Emotions and Behavior Management
This week, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony, after the comedian made a joke about his wife’s–Jada Pinkett Smith–alopecia. Although Smith ...
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 ...
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 ...