Meet The Authors
Heidi Marlinghaus, MEd.
Vision
Creating school systems that are practicing what is expected of our students: open minded, innovative, creative, inclusive. Supplying students and adults within the system the appropriate skills to navigate all five domains of SEL.
Mission
To bring supportive, positive and productive conversations to our schools so that policies are created efficiently and school systems are updated to meet the current needs of our society.
Education
- BA Liberal Studies: emphasis on the child
- CA Multiple subject teaching credential
- Masters: Instructional Technology
- Other Credentials: Trauma-Informed, Mindful Schools, Mission Be (Mindfulness), ToolBox Project (character development)
Teaching Highlights
- Teacher of the Year 2006
- Building student agency
- Creating psychologically safe spaces for students
- Building relationships and conflict resolution between students
Jennifer Ozgur, MEd.
Vision
Creating validating school cultures for students and all who serve them.
Mission
Soliciting all voices in education, one conversation at a time.
Education
- BSED in Secondary English
- Masters in Educational Administration
- Brain-based and trauma-responsive certification
- Certified Appreciative Inquiry practitioner
Teaching Highlights
- Building relationships with emotional support students
- Working with struggling writers to unlock their ideas
- Facilitating a standing room only PD on SEL
- Most Innovative Teacher in the County
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