Recent shifts in education make this an encouraging and exciting time in this crucial field. Fairfax County Public Schools continues to lead the way with initiatives such as Cultural Proficiency, Ignite, Portrait of a Graduate, and STEAM, to name a few. In her classroom, Bethany Mallino always creates a safe, nurturing environment where students feel confident to develop their critical and creative thinking, see the value in making mistakes, and show the resilience to get back up and try again. In this podcast, she shares about her Trauma-informed journey shapes her ability to care for herself and her children. Check out the links below to connect with her: 

Website: https://www.slowdownsnails.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7QpVMHjWHbjB6yzgUopMlg