"All human interactions are opportunities either to learn or to teach."

Carson Byblow is a 5th grade student who goes to the Anglo American School of Sofia in Bulgaria.  He wrote his talk about growth and fixed mindsets because he has struggled with for his long life of ten years. "The Mindset of a Champion" 

 Explore the power of connection with DJ Batiste. Consider how caring relationships build trust, create room for learning, and help young people recognize possibilities for their lives.

It’s easier to build strong children, than to repair broken men.  -Frederick Douglass 

 Join us for a look at DJ Batiste's Elevate Conference keynote, "It All Starts with Composure! Composure Changed My Life!" During this clip, you'll hear a powerful story about how the "pause button" of self-regulation made a difference in DJ's life and how it can make that same difference in the children you teach, no matter their age. 

Jelan Agnew, LCSW is a psychotherapist, professor, facilitator and public speaker, with 16 years in the mental health field. She is the founder of Nalej of Self, LLC, a private practice dedicated to addressing Black generational trauma, identifying cycles/patterns and creating new ways of being through healing Mind, Body, Spirit. Jelan’s work is committed to healing trauma within the Black community.