Social and Emotional Learning
I provide strategic, evidence-based professional development and coaching to equip educators, leaders, and staff with practical, immediately applicable SEL and behavior management strategies.
My approach ensures:
- Sustainable district-wide SEL implementation aligned with best practices.
- Customized professional development tailored to your district’s goal.
- Stronger school climate and culture, improving student engagement and staff well-being.
- Positive behavior interventions that reduce disruptions and enhance learning.
- Measurable outcomes that support student success, teacher retention and community confidence.
How can you help customize Social and Emotional Learning strategies to meet the unique needs of our school district, school, or classroom?
I understand that every school district, school, and classroom has unique needs. I specialize in customizing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to support students, educators, and staff. Whether you want to integrate SEL into daily instruction, enhance professional development, or strengthen school-community connections, I tailor my approach to align with your goals. With years of experience in SEL implementation, I provide practical, research-based solutions that promote positive behavior, emotional resilience, and a thriving learning environment. Let’s work together to create an SEL framework that truly meets your community’s needs.
What SEL topics and professional development opportunities do you offer to support our school or organization?
I offer a range of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) topics tailored to meet the needs of your school or organization. Areas of focus include SEL 101, Infusing SEL into Academics, SEL-Focused Team Building, Improving Climate and Culture, Addressing Relational Aggression, Adult SEL, and Understanding Brain Development. Each topic is designed to provide practical, research-based strategies that foster positive relationships, enhance learning environments, and support both students and staff. Below is more information about each topic provides above:
SEL 101 provides an essential introduction to Social-Emotional Learning, exploring its core competencies and the critical role it plays in student success. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of SEL, its impact on academic achievement and behavior, and practical strategies for integrating SEL into daily instruction and school culture. Whether you’re new to SEL or looking to strengthen your approach, this session offers actionable insights to create a supportive, engaging, and emotionally safe learning environment for all students.
Infusing SEL into Academics is a powerful tool for boosting student engagement, academic success, and overall classroom climate. This session explores practical strategies for seamlessly integrating SEL into daily instruction across all subjects. Participants will learn how SEL skills—such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, and responsible decision-making—enhance learning, strengthen classroom relationships, and foster a supportive environment where students thrive. From embedding SEL in lesson plans to creating reflective assessments and overcoming implementation challenges, this session provides actionable insights for educators looking to make learning more meaningful and effective.
SEL-Focused Team Building explores how to integrate SEL into team-building activities, creating meaningful opportunities for students to develop communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Participants will discover how purposeful movement, cooperative challenges, and academic integration can foster self-awareness, relationship skills, and critical thinking. More than just “icebreakers” or “just having fun”, these strategies help students connect with peers, engage their minds and bodies, and build a supportive learning community where SEL and academics thrive together.
Improving School Climate and Culture focuses on the importance of cultivating a positive school climate and culture and how it is essential for student success, engagement, and well-being. This session explores SEL can transform classrooms and schools into supportive, inclusive, and emotionally safe environments. Participants will learn practical strategies for fostering strong relationships, promoting student voice, and embedding SEL into daily routines to enhance collaboration, respect, and a sense of belonging. By prioritizing SEL, educators and leaders can create a culture where students and staff feel valued, empowered, and ready to thrive.
Addressing Relational Aggression explores the dynamics of relational aggression—such as exclusion, gossip, and social manipulation—and its impact on school climate and student well-being. Participants will learn how SEL can be used to foster empathy, conflict resolution, and positive peer interactions. Practical strategies will be provided to help educators recognize, prevent, and address relational aggression, creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students feel safe and valued.
Adult SEL focuses on the importance of Adult SEL in fostering a positive school climate and enhancing educator well-being. Participants will explore how developing their own social-emotional skills—such as self-awareness, stress management, and relationship-building—can improve resilience, collaboration, and overall job satisfaction. Practical strategies for integrating SEL into daily routines, professional interactions, and self-care practices will be provided, empowering educators to model SEL for students while creating a healthier, more supportive learning environment.
Understanding Brain Development explores the fundamentals of brain development and how it impacts learning, behavior, and social-emotional growth. Participants will gain insights into how the brain develops from childhood through adolescence, the role of emotions in cognition, and the impact of stress and trauma on brain function. Practical strategies will be provided to support healthy brain development, enhance student engagement, and create learning environments that foster emotional regulation, resilience, and academic success.
Supports PBIS, RTI, PLC’s and other fine programs.
If schools were permitted to have just one training, this is the one!
This training will help to raise test scores for your students, decrease discipline challenges, and improve classroom rapport. You will learn how to meet students where they are and lead them where they need to be, capture attention, and promote deeper learning.