Teacher Development
Stressed Brains Don’t Learn
The pandemic has challenged educators and students in ways that we didn’t know were possible before COVID-19. We have witnessed the vast inequities that ...
Bridging the Trust Gap
A global pandemic, a presidential election, racial injustices, virtual learning and social distancing, all contribute to a challenging fall. In this tense and polarizing environment, ...
Hard on Barriers
My friend and colleague Michael Eatman, coach and founder of Culture7, said on a panel exploring the emotions of racial inequity, “you have to be ...
3 Things to Grow a Resilient Heart
Last week I spoke with HITN Learning about how moms can nurture their resilience to deal with these challenging times (if you missed the conversation, ...
Purpose Builds Resilience
A few years back, I agreed to help organize an “SEL Day” at a local school. The organizing team did not seem to have a ...
Making Space for Every Story
There are many stories that find no light in mainstream media; many books, movies, and pieces of art that will never be seen or appreciated, ...
SEL Starts with the Adults
The importance of supporting young children’s social and emotional growth in early learning settings, such as child care centers and preschools, is well established. It ...
Doing the Work that Matters
Working with educators is probably the favorite part of my job. They are committed, passionate and courageous. They want to get better at teaching, because ...
Preparing Teachers to Support SEL
Implementing SEL programs and practices requires teachers to be open, self-reflective and sometimes vulnerable with their students. This may be easy for some teachers, while ...