2025 was a year of endings & new beginnings... After losing my job, my husband James walked with me through the grief and into a new chapter of meaningful work. Grateful for support, faith, & the chance to rebuild. If you’re in a season of transition, what are you most grateful for right now? #moxie

Reconnecting with lifelong friends & acting in faith have filled this season with joy & energy. The Human Being Diet has reset my body + mind, and leading women through Unshakable Moxie keeps my cup filled.

My 2026 phrase: new beginnings, moxie? Stepping into 2026 with purpose & gratitude. ✨

🌟 Leadership Reflections: Post 2 of 3 🌟
SEL4NC entered 2026 with renewed energy and a focus on education & industry!

📅 Mark your calendars: March 2 SEL Day
🔗 Event info: sel4nc.org/news-events/...
🔗 SEL Day signup: selday.org/sign-up/

#SELDay #InternationalSELDay #Education #Leadership #Community

New year waves of gratitude + growth 🌿

Update 1 of 3!

Wellbeing4Learning: Grateful to speak & plan with district/state leaders on educator wellbeing + organizational wellness. Our Trust2Thrive Community keeps growing- proof that this work truly matters.
#Wellbeing #Wellness #Leadership #Moxie

✨ Free Event: Trust2Thrive Winter Speaker Series!
Jen Williams shares “Making Magic in the Middle: Stories of implementation success and tips on how to keep RP sustainable.”
🗓️ Wed., February 11 | 1:30-3:00 pm ET
🎙️ Featuring Jen Williams
See flyer: bit.ly/3YQtWCD
#Trust2Thrive #RestorativePractices

✨ Free Event: Trust2Thrive Winter Speaker Series!
Jen Williams shares “Making Magic in the Middle: Stories of implementation success and tips on how to keep RP sustainable.”
🗓️ Tues, February 11 | 1:30-3:00 pm ET
🎙️ Featuring Jen Williams
See flyer: bit.ly/3YQtWCD
#Trust2Thrive #RestorativePractices

SEL Doesn't Need a Rebrand. It Needs Something Else (Opinion) Everyone in K-12 plays a role in ensuring social-emotional learning prospers, says Marc Brackett.

www.edweek.org/leadership/o...

"The ability to recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate emotions... In reality, it is the capacity to draw on strategies..." We don't mask our feelings, silence our own or others' emotions, or chase positivity. We lead by example. We embody the work.

Predicting Disconnection Among American Youth About 15 percent of young people in middle and high school become disconnected—that is, not engaging in school, training, or work—by ages 18 to 24. What early-life factors precede and might explain th...

Important insights from RAND on identifying and addressing disconnection among American youth.

If your work focuses on strengthening youth connectedness or improving school discipline systems, this article is worth a read.
Read more: www.rand.org/pubs/perspec... #Trust2Thrive

How We Feel The How We Feel Project is a non-profit working to help everyone better understand their own emotions.

Grateful to connect with NC educators this week—such a reminder of how vital wellbeing is. Loving the How We Feel app (via Greater Good Science Center + Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence).

howwefeel.org | wellbeing4learning.org

#EducatorWellbeing #WholeEducators

✨ You're invited! ✨ Join us for Connection at the Core: Learning & Leadership Lessons from the Field, Trust2Thrive Fall Speaker Series.
🗓️ Tuesday, November 18
🕒 3:00–4:30 PM ET
📎 Event flyer:
bit.ly/3JpQiH8
🔗 Interest Form:
bit.ly/3IbQmsX
📩 Questions:
info@wellbeing4learning.org

✨ Free Event: Trust2Thrive Fall Speaker Series!
Durham Public Schools shares how connection is the heart of MTSS & restorative practices.
🗓️ Tues, Oct 28 | 3–4:30pm ET
🎙️ Featuring Dr. LaVerne Mattocks-Perry, Tomeka L. Ward-Satterfield, & Amy Miller.
See details & flyer:
bit.ly/47wWyFZ

Faith leaders build unity. The Trust2Thrive Community of Practice empowers faith leaders to build healthy relationships and lasting cohesiveness in your leadership team. Learn more here bit.ly/3IbQmsX. #relationships #leadership #faithleader #unity #youthleaders #pastor #pastors

We empower educators to co-create resilient, wellbeing-centered organizations. We care by honoring & uplifting strengths, needs, & agency of those we serve by actively listening & building authentic relationships. www.wellbeing4learning.org/ #Wellbeing4Learning #listen #wellbeing #agency

Faith leaders build unity. The Trust2Thrive Community of Practice empowers faith leaders to build healthy relationships and lasting cohesiveness in your leadership team. Learn more here bit.ly/3IbQmsX. #relationships #leadership #faithleader #unity #youthleaders #pastor #pastors

We empower educators to co-create resilient, wellbeing-centered organizations. We intentionally cultivate and empower communities where every voice is heard, valued, respected. www.wellbeing4learning.org/ #wellbeing4learning #empower #communities #cultivate #value #educator #wellbeing

Building a Bridge Between Social-Emotional Learning and Character Education Educators across the U.S. are quietly finding ways to combine different approaches to promote whole-school well-being.

Building a Bridge Between Social-Emotional Learning… greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Faith leaders build unity. The Trust2Thrive Community of Practice empowers faith leaders to build healthy relationships and lasting cohesiveness in your leadership team. Learn more here bit.ly/3IbQmsX. #relationships #leadership #faithleader #unity #youthleaders #pastor #pastors

We empower educators to co-create resilient, wellbeing-centered organizations. We embrace curiosity as a catalyst for growth, innovation, & lifelong learning. www.wellbeing4learning.org/ #wellbeing4learning #curiosity #growth #innovation #lifelong #learning #empowereducators #wellbeing

Faith leaders build unity. The Trust2Thrive Community of Practice empowers faith leaders to build healthy relationships and lasting cohesiveness in your leadership team. Learn more here bit.ly/3IbQmsX. #relationships #leadership #faithleader #unity #youthleaders #pastor #pastors

We empower educators to co-create resilient, wellbeing-centered organizations. We believe healing is a collective journey rooted in partnership, trust, and shared wisdom. www.wellbeing4learning.org/... #healing #partnership #empower #sharedwisdom #journey #educator #empowereducators #wellbeing

Faith leaders build unity. The Trust2Thrive Community of Practice empowers faith leaders to build healthy relationships and lasting cohesiveness in your leadership team. Learn more here bit.ly/3IbQmsX. #relationships #leadership #faithleader #unity #youthleaders #pastor #pastors

We empower educators to co-create resilient, wellbeing-centered organizations. We believe healthy relationships are the foundation of thriving learning communities. #wellbeing4learning #healthyrelationships #education #learningcommunity #empowereducators #thrive www.wellbeing4learning.org/

Faith leaders build unity. The Trust2Thrive Community of Practice empowers faith leaders to build healthy relationships & lasting cohesiveness. Click bit.ly/3IbQmsX or scan the QR code to learn more! #relationships #leadership #faithleader #unity #youthleaders #pastor

Are you interested in creating and maintaining healthy relationships in your school? Are you ready for simple practices, like proactive statements? Join Restorative Well and @wellbeing4learning.bsky.social in the Trust2Thrive Community of Practice. #school #practices #healthyrelationships

MTSS doesn’t have to be overwhelming. District leaders—let’s partner to build strong, sustainable supports for your students and staff. Custom contracts, flexible solutions, over 20 years’ expertise. Learn more: https://www.wellbeing4learning.org/services #MTSS #leadership #starthere

Old-school coaching not working? Top coaches build strong teams with restorative approaches—focusing on relationships, communication, accountability. Boost your impact & player connection. The game is changing—are you? Scan or click bit.ly/3IbQmsX to learn more. #topcoaches

Are you a leader ready to take better care of your employees? Are you an education leader focused on teacher retention? Are you curious about resources? Check out over 70+ free resources. Go to www.wellbeing4learning.org. Click "Resources." #bettercare #retention #leader #teacherretention

Are you an alternative/non-traditional educator & feeling isolated? Do you desire age-old, tried & true approaches to foster a real, positive school culture & climate? We have your community! To learn more and stay updated, complete the Trust2Thrive Interest Form bit.ly/3IbQmsX

Are you ready to prevent staff exhaustion and burnout? Are you ready for simple strategies proven to uplift and empower your staff? Learn more here bit.ly/3IbQmsX. #leadership #practice #empower #communities #uplift #leading #healing #lead

Imagine work spaces where you are safe, seen, balanced, supported, & challenged... ☺️. Trust2Thrive 1st Meet and Greet Thursday, August 21. Trust2Thrive Interest Form bit.ly/3IbQmsX. Learn more about the creators at www.wellbeing4learning.org/ & restorativewell.com/.