After almost a decade of teaching in a rural public high school, Amber, 2019 Teacher of the Year, grew tired of combatting the same repeating problems with the same tools.  Teachers are up against apathy, discipline referrals, bullying, perfectionism, helicopter parents, and more, but are rarely given effective strategies on how to truly make collective community change.  She considered this the definition of insanity.

Believe that emotional intelligence was the key to finding a more impactful solution, Amber developed an elective course for her students called Foundations of Well-Being.  Repeatedly, she heard students say, "Why have we never learned this?" which inspired her to take the information to a larger audience.

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Known for her creative teaching strategies, effective communication skills, and engaging persona, Amber is sure to leave a lasting impression on you and your organization.