Heart in Education

An approach to teaching that develops well-being in student and teacher

We provide teachers with what they need most:

  • Tools for teacher well-being

  • Tools for student behaviors and needs

Heart in Education guides teachers to explore how we can intentionally foster states of well-being, and with practice, develop them into ongoing traits that bring presence and joy to our students and ourselves.

Connecting to inherent qualities at the core of who we are—such as creativity, wonder, and calm—become a fresh approach to classroom management. Teachers discover ways of effectively engaging students and meeting tricky behaviors.

“True self care is an inside job.”

Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

“We teach who we are.”

Parker Palmer

Bring Heart in Education to Your School

We provide full day, half day and 1 - 2 hour workshops that can be personalized to meet your school’s needs.

Popular topics include:

  • fresh approaches to classroom management

  • tools for teacher and student well-being

  • the art of mentoring

  • a toolbox of creative, playful, calm transitions (for early childhood and elementary teachers)

See a sample agenda for a half day PD

Explore our menu of workshop offerings

Our Partnerships

What Teachers, Administrators, and Parents are Saying

After just two sessions, I feel inspired to rethink my teaching, take time to be more present in the moment, and truly embrace the joy children have when learning.

— Kate Kralik, First Grade

Inspiring, transformative, and profound — a way to know the spirit of our students and ourselves.

— Trista Giacallone, Middle School Math

Erin is magic! When we were struggling to find our bearings in the chaos of pandemic school, she helped us move beyond the unsettled feelings we were experiencing and into a posture that was calmer and more responsive to our students. Her work with our faculty and leadership team continues to pay off many months later.

— Andrew Jones, Head of Upper School

I learned how to engage my students in new ways.

— Sam, Fifth Grade

A program that comes from a zone of genius. My child is now thriving.

— Lindsay Goldberg, Parent

Heart in Education is brilliant and life giving. I enjoyed every minute.

— Kevin Coll, High School English

Inspiring. Practical. Helpful. Confidence Boosting.

— Denise, Second Grade