Heart in Education

A fresh approach to professional development workshops for teachers, PreK - 12

We focus on the relational aspects of teaching, beginning with teachers’ relationship with themselves.

Heart in Education focuses on the emotional well-being, personal growth, and relational skills of educators. We believe teaching is a deeply human endeavor that requires presence, empathy, and connection.

Our Workshops

Our workshops encourage teachers to:

  • Reflect on their practices

  • Build emotional awareness

  • Develop practical skills

We aim to empower educators to approach their work with clarity and authenticity, especially during challenging moments. Teacher well-being is not a luxury but a cornerstone of effective teaching and collaborative school environments.


 

“We teach who we are.”

Parker Palmer

Bring Heart in Education to Your School

Possible Workshop topics include:

  • Fresh Approaches to Classroom Management

  • Improving Teacher and Student Well-Being

  • The Art of Mentoring

  • Helping Students (and Ourselves) Move from Conflict to Connection

  • Understanding and Supporting Trickier Behaviors

Explore our menu of workshop offerings

Our Partnerships

Bennett Day School, Chicago, IL

Bethlehem Children’s School, Albany, NY

Brunswick School, Greenwich, CT

CAIS Learning Series

Gideon Hausner School, Palo Alto, CA

Greens Farms Academy, Westport, CT

Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich, CT 

Horizons at Brunswick School, Greenwich, CT

Horizons Greens Farms Academy, Westport, CT

Horizons Sacred Heart University, Bridgeport, CT

New Canaan Country School, New Canaan, CT

NAIS Annual Conference

Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning, Kingston, RI

Phillips Brooks School, Palo Alto, CA

The Long Ridge School, Stamford, CT

The Williams School, New London, CT

University of Rhode Island College of Education, Kingston, RI

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