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A public school trying to help children learn and grow. The national conversation we need to be having. Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center. Nominate an Ashoka Changemaker School like Mission Hill.

Stigma is far-reaching and deeply damaging. Prejudice drives people to become depressed, isolated and in the worst cases, commit suicide. Our aim is to end stigma and build empathy. Always rising above any challenges with dignity and hope.

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Deep Relaxation and Connection for Moms. Supporting the birth of new ideas, I write on childbirth, childhood, education and social change. Much of the blog is about my process of growing and becoming; how cultivating the inner life brings creative change. Browse the blog by category for evolving perspectives on birth, mothering, teaching and learning, and using technology for social good.

What does empathy look like? Listening in order to understand. Let your feet inspire you. Be willing to suspend judgment. Let progress be more important than winning. Take a stand to understand. Understand their point of view. How would they want to be treated? Take initiative, start a conversation.

No Better Place to Meet Yourself. Teach Me To Be WILD. The Sacred Ordinary in Healthcare.