School Teacher and Children

BUILDING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SCHOOLS

When educators thrive, students succeed. We partner with schools to strengthen emotional wellness, reduce burnout, and foster lasting culture change.

WHO THIS IS FOR

This work is designed for any school leader who understands that emotional wellness isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s foundational.

Principals & Assistant Principals

Cultivate calm, confident leadership and reduce burnout, without losing heart or momentum.

District Leaders & Administrators

Foster educator well-being at scale and build emotionally healthy, high-performing schools.

Supportive Teachers & Educators

Gain practical tools for self-regulation, empathy, and a deeper classroom connection.

School Counselors & SEL Coordinators

Strengthen your school’s emotional ecosystem and create ripple effects of connection.

This isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about shifting culture, one conversation at a time.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Strong educator well-being reduces burnout, while SEL programs boost student performance and resilience. The evidence is clear: investing in wellness benefits both people and budgets.

Emotionally Resilient Educators Fuel Success

When teachers are emotionally supported, they experience less burnout and stronger classroom connection, creating ripple effects that elevate the entire school culture.

SEL Elevates Student Achievement

Developing students’ emotional awareness and regulation leads to higher academic performance, fewer conflicts, and healthier lifelong habits.

The Clear Message for Schools

Connection fuels learning. Schools that invest in emotional intelligence see more engaged educators, motivated students, and compassionate communities.

Emotionally Healthy Schools Protect Resources

When educators and students thrive emotionally, schools experience lower turnover, fewer discipline issues, and more sustainable success, both human and financial.

11%

Higher Academic Achievement

Schools integrating SEL and emotional intelligence see lasting gains in student performance.
(CASEL meta-analysis of 213 studies, covering 270,000+ students)

20%

Less Teacher Burnout

Educators trained in emotional intelligence report greater resilience and job satisfaction.
(Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, 2021)

24%

Fewer Behavioral Incidents

Classrooms rooted in connection and regulation experience fewer disruptions and conflicts.
(Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2019)

79%

Stronger School Culture

Principals report higher staff collaboration and morale after adopting SEL initiatives.
(Nat’l Commission on Social, Emotional, & Academic Development, 2020)

WHAT MAKES MY APPROACH DIFFERENT

I don’t offer cookie-cutter programs or off-the-shelf solutions. Every school community is unique, and so are its emotional needs. I partner closely with your team to create tailored, real-world experiences that build emotional intelligence, resilience, and connection in ways that truly fit your culture.

My work integrates:

Trauma-informed practices

Awareness of how trauma shapes learning and behavior.

Emotional intelligence research

Backed by science on self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.

Practical tools that can be used immediately

Strategies educators can apply right away in real classrooms.

Human-first facilitation that honors lived experience

Respectful, relational, and rooted in lived experience.

SAMPLE WORKSHOP TOPICS

From burnout recovery to restorative communication, our sessions give educators practical tools they can use immediately to strengthen classrooms and school culture.

Emotional Resilience

Reduce burnout and build sustainable leadership.

Burnout Recovery

Address educator fatigue and build lasting well-being.

Restorative Communication

Foster trust and navigate tough
conversations.

Neuroscience of Regulation

Explore the brain-body link and
tools for calm.

Workshops can be adapted for all-staff PD days, small-group sessions, or leadership retreats.

How It Works

Collaboration is simple and clear: we start with discovery, co-create a plan, deliver meaningful sessions, and provide follow-up to keep progress alive.

Discovery Call

We explore your school’s needs and define success together.

Custom Design

I develop a tailored workshop or session series based on your unique goals.

Delivery

I facilitate the experience in a way that’s grounded, engaging, and relational.

Follow-up Support

We evaluate what worked and explore next steps to keep the momentum going.

Whether it’s a single event or an ongoing partnership, I’m here to support real change.

How It Works

Collaboration is simple and clear: we start with discovery, co-create a plan, deliver meaningful sessions, and provide follow-up to keep progress alive.

Discovery Call

We explore your school’s needs and define success together.

Custom Design

I develop a tailored workshop or session series based on your unique goals.

Delivery

I facilitate the experience in a way that’s grounded, engaging, and relational.

Follow-up Support

We evaluate what worked and explore next steps to keep the momentum going.

Whether it’s a single event or an ongoing partnership, I’m here to support real change.

SCALABILTY OPTIONS

Whether you’re seeking a single workshop or district-wide programming, our offerings scale to fit your needs – from ongoing PD to parent-school bridge programs.

Development Series

Professional and sustained learning sessions across the year.

Toolkit Orders

Expanding your impact with scalable, research-backed resources that support caregivers and families.

Program Licensing

Program Licensing

Districtwide access to Raising Yourself’s curriculum.
Parent-School Bridge

Parent-School Bridge

Extend SEL into homes through workshops and tools.

Words from the Field

Hear directly from educators and leaders who have seen the impact of emotional wellness initiatives in their schools.

Shelly Robinson

About Shelly

Shelly Robinson is a certified conscious parenting coach who helps parents worldwide break generational cycles and create homes filled with compassion, calm, and connection.

She is the founder of Raising Yourself, the creator of the Connected Kid Toolkit, and a community builder to more than half a million parents across her social media platforms. Shelly’s work has been featured in numerous podcasts and TV segments, including Good News LA, GoZen, Raised Good, and MindValley.

When she’s not cheering on parents to build deeper emotional bonds with their kids, you’ll find Shelly in the kitchen baking with her two children, sneaking in a game of ping pong with her husband, or releasing stress at her weekly boxing class.

Let’s Connect

If you’re curious, interested, or even just exploring what’s possible, let’s talk.

No pressure or pitches. Just a genuine conversation about what your school community needs and how I might support that vision.