Connection and Communication meet Creativity
In my capacity as a teacher, special educator, facilitator, humanitarian, creative learning consultant, guidance counsellor, healing guide, and mentor; it has always been about the relationship first, establishing a connection through authentic communication. Incorporating creativity as both a philosophical and practical approach to work and life brings it all together.
The common thread in my life-long career has been and continues to be well-being.
I Believe in…
Authenticity and Vulnerability
I believe that authenticity and vulnerability are key to creating trust. Trust that is key in all relationships.
Simplicity and Effortlessness
Keeping it all simple makes for effortlessness and in turn charges the commitment and consistency in practices needed for learning that sticks.
Calm and Safety
Creating and nurturing feelings of calm and safety are undeniably important and absolutely essential to any learning.
Kindness and Tenderness
I am extremely conscious of the knocks we all experience in life. I bring my core values safety, creativity, simplicity, authenticity and autonomy into all my work.
I have lived many lives
I have worked in multiple professions, from a few years in corporate, a couple of stints on film sets, designing and creating school libraries and reading nooks, to working on a farm harvesting olives and making wine. I always come back to my first passion, English and teaching. From my work in multiple professions and life lived, I have gained …
cultural intelligence
visual and creative intelligence
the powerful skill of mindful communication
the ability to build strong and authentic relationships
the talent of agility and versatility
exceptional organizational skills
an innate strength and ability to focus on important details and simultaneously keep a birds-eye perspective.