I’m glad you’re here. My name is Jen Alexander. As an experienced educator, trauma expert, author, and professional development facilitator, I believe that trauma-sensitive educators can make a positive difference in the lives of students, one relationship at a time. That’s why I’m a passionate leader in the movement to build trauma-sensitive schools. Known by children and adults alike as “Ms. Jen,” I love helping kids—and giving others what they need to help kids, too. Whether you’re an educator or community member who is committed to supporting all youth, I invite you to learn with me. Together, we can build supportive learning environments that help everyone feel safe, be connected, get regulated, and learn.
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In Ms. Jen’s training seminars, educators explore how to both prevent trauma and respond sensitively to folks who have experienced too much stress.
Especially after a short presentation, educators will sometimes say to me, “We’re going to take this slow and start small.” While I understand the sentiment, these words concern me because systems and schools do things every day that make things worse for youth, educators, school leaders, and families. We have
Winnie the Pooh and friends offer lifelong lessons on topics of all kinds. Here I connect the characters to the process of reflective supervision. Whether you’re an administrator, consultant, educational coach, lead teacher, mentor educator, or early childhood supervisor, here are some tips to ensure your reflective supervision is trauma-sensitive.
When students are disengaged, educators often respond with, “It’s time to focus.” Or, “You’re choosing not to do the work.” These are based on incorrect assumptions, however. It’s better to hypothesize that working memory difficulties are getting in the way of following through with school tasks. Learn all about this
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