In a high-stakes educational and admissions crisis, we are more likely to experience elevated anxiety, distress, and a sense of hopelessness. A crisis is a ‘time of intense difficulty, trouble or danger,’ often an unexpected event or experience that requires trauma informed care and guidance. The...
It was late August 2020 when Dr. Samatha Clemens contacted me to care for a complex educational and critical case. She said, “...
I am incredibly honored to announce my partnership with the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools, which holds immense promise for the future of girls' education, social justice, and well-being. It is a dream come true to share my ‘heart work’ in Baltimore with educators, Heads of...
I brought my work with me as I find time here and there to work on my presentation, The Student Journey, A Modern Toolbox for Success™. I carefully chose the order of the slides as I prepare for The International Coalition for Girls’ Schools Annual...
Each Tuesday, after I drop off my children at school, including my sweet son, who is turning 12 next month, I coach three young men from Austin, Seattle, to Charleston. As my Zoom greets them at where they are in life, the coaching sessions consist...
Like many adventurous spirits, I love to travel. As a mom and someone committed to supporting people on their learning journey, I use these experiences to make good memories while appreciating the intimate conversations that follow. These moments contribute to what cultivates our connection and belonging...
Accepting that each person has their own story and experiences that are traumatic to our inter-core, our souls, whether identified or unknown to us, may play a role in most of our lives at one time or another— even as children and teens. As an...
This summer, I participated in a webinar hosted by Unyte Health called Clinical Conversations: Exploring Polyvagal Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Dr. Stephen Porges and Dr. Tina Bryson. In this session, Dr. Porges, author of Polyvagal Theory and creator of...
The parent of a 17 year old, was worried about their teen's money habits, lack of DMV permit, not doing their own laundry, and needing to learn how to cook meals instead of using DoorDash. Over Zoom, the parent was clear in her concerns about...
A text from a senior in a summer college writing workshop at 11:30 am on a Thursday in June… "I am in my writing workshop for school and having a tough time taking off on an essay topic. It was easier to talk to you. I...
