Becoming a Trauma-Sensitive Educator | Brookes Publishing Co.
Ms. Jen Alexander is a master trainer who brings her unique insights on trauma-sensitive practices to schools across the country. School leaders rave about Ms. Jen’s in-person trainings—and your staff can easily access her expertise through the Becoming a Trauma-Sensitive Educator virtual course!
Praise for Ms. Jen’s trainings:
“Ms. Jen and her team are absolutely amazing. They met with us to develop and customize the PD to meet the needs of our teachers and students. They personalized the presentation and content to not only address our needs but to also emphasize the initiatives we are implementing to align building trauma sensitive schools with everything else we are doing.”
Ahnna Gibson, Assistant Director of Special Ed., Oconee County, South Carolina
“We have had an influx in tragic situations from suicides to unexpected deaths. Jen’s willingness to build trauma efficacy in our administrators and school counselors was just what the doctor ordered.”
Dr. Kimberly Williams, Director of Student Services and Federal Programs, Jackson County, MS
“Ms. Jen gave staff a framework for discussion and the conceptualization of trauma.”
Dr. Benton Dorman, Principal, Carson City, WA
“Ms. Jen has a true gift for transformational PD and working with adult learners. I am amazed by the creative ways she presents her material and how she is constantly attuned to the needs of her learners. Many staff have told me that this is the best PD they have ever received, and I wholeheartedly agree! I never miss the opportunity to attend her sessions…each and every time, I come away with new knowledge, ideas, and insights.”
Amanda Sherman, Ph.D., C.Psych., Mental Health Lead, District School Board of Niagara, Lifetime Learning Centre, St. Catharines, ON
“Although staff have participated in multiple trauma-informed care trainings over the years, nothing really seemed to stick. Ms. Jen presented a 3-hour inservice training and I’ve never witnessed the staff so engaged. While we certainly see the impact of Ms. Jen’s presentation on the work with children and families, I think the biggest improvement has come in terms of staff relationships!”
Kayle Richardson, Director of Employee and Program Development, Capital Area Head Start
“[After training], I have noticed our staff being much more empathetic to kids dealing with traumatic issues that manifest in different ways. We’ve become more attuned as a school to identifying and providing resources to kids to help them deal with stress.”
Jonas Knotts, Principal, Bruceton School, West Virginia
“Ms. Jen and the team experience was so professional and well-organized that I won’t hesitate to recommend them to other school leaders.”
Dr. Shannon Cassidy-Roulea, Principal, Pembroke, Canada
“I can’t say enough about Jen and her team. They worked with us to develop a year-long partnership where our needs were fully addressed. This required bringing in another subject matter expert to take on the cultural competency components.”
Karla Browning, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning, Flint, MI