Many years ago, I faced one of the biggest challenges of my life—losing everything in a devastating school fire. It forced us to rebuild, not just my school, but my purpose. Through resilience, mindfulness, and the very SEL strategies I teach, we turned adversity into a new beginning.
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People told me transforming school culture through SEL was too idealistic, that burnout for educators was just part of the job. But I refused to accept that.
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Instead of wondering what if, I showed up every day, doing the work to create real change. I co-founded Unlocking SEL, wrote a book, and now travel the country empowering educators to stress less, teach more and find the joy in their jobs again.
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If you're ready to stop running on empty, reconnect with your passion, and truly transform your school, let’s do this together.