Preface: Ignite Hope Now! About the Author Introduction. Social, Emotional, and Academic Development: A Way of Being Chapter 1. It's About the People: A "Meeting Them Where They Are" Mentality Chapter 2. A Foundation of Love: 7 Keys of Connection Chapter 3. Self-Awareness: Who Am I? An Essential Question Chapter 4. Self-Management: Feeling It, Without Losing It Chapter 5. Social Awareness: Seeing From the Inside Out Chapter 6. Relationship Skills: The Significance of Being Seen and Heard Chapter 7. Responsible Decision Making: The Power of Choice Chapter 8. Modeling: It Starts With Us Acknowledgments References Index
Jumpstart conscientious connections in your school community and create a foundation for trust that allows students and educators to feel appreciated, effective, and productive.
Michelle Trujillo is Co-Founder of the Center for Learning and Well-Being and passionate about igniting hope in schools and the workplace! A lifelong educator, Michelle is known to make a tangible, sustainable, and positive difference through her books, keynotes, and interactive workshops. Named Nevada's 2016 Innovative Educator of the Year, Michelle has appeared on television (including Oprah), podcasts, and radio stations across the nation. Michelle partners with school districts, professional educational associations, educational service agencies, and conference organizers to provide applicable and inspiring strategies in the realm of school culture and climate, social emotional learning, and restorative practice. A best-selling author, Michelle's books include Social Emotional Well-Being for Educators, Start with the Heart: Igniting Hope in Schools Through Social and Emotional Learning, and Chicken Soup for the Soul Presents Teens Talkin' Faith.