Services & Events
Learn with Alex:
Impactful, personalized professional development for teachers, schools, and more
I’m here to help you integrate trauma-informed principles and strategies into your classroom, school, or organization.
I bring care, resourcefulness, and dedication to my work with teachers, schools, and community groups so you can start or sustain your trauma-informed journey. Whether you’re looking for a one-time consultation or an ongoing partnership, a semester-long course or a guided book study, let’s build a learning relationship together.
Courses and Workshops for Teachers
Each fall and spring semester, I teach online graduate courses for educators through VTSU Center for Schools. These courses are designed for K-12 teachers but counselors, administrators, and other school staff are welcome.
Stay tuned for Summer/Fall 2025 offerings!
I also occasionally facilitate online pay-what-you-can workshops on rotating topics related to trauma-informed education. Upcoming workshops will be listed here, and you can sign up for my newsletter to stay updated about new offerings.
Why Points, Prizes, and TigerBux Don’t Work (And What To Do Instead) Pay-what-you-can online workshop, March 31.
Professional Development Workshops for Schools, College & Community Groups
I offer active, engaging learning experiences for educators in K-12 and higher education settings. I customize workshops to the needs of your group, plan collaboratively, and provide resources for further learning.
My favorite way to facilitate learning is in small cohorts over a period of time – let’s talk about how this could look for your school or organization.
Core Workshops:
Four priorities of trauma-informed education
Sustaining your work with trauma-informed boundaries
Foundations of equity-centered trauma-informed education
How is trauma present in our school? Identifying priorities for trauma-informed changemaking
Structured book study for Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education or Becoming an Everyday Changemaker
I offer flexible pricing so schools and districts with a range of budgets can access professional learning. Get in touch to schedule or to develop a customized option for your school or group.
Keynotes
I’d love to keynote your next conference or event. My keynotes weave together stories, research, and practice, and serve as a call to action for educators to become trauma-informed changemakers.
Sample keynote topics include:
Unconditional Positive Regard: A Powerful Equity Stance
The Four Priorities of Trauma-Informed Education
Centering Equity in Trauma-Informed Education
Unlocking the Magic of Slowing Down to Make Change at School
Book Study Q&A Visits
Are you reading Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education or Becoming an Everyday Changemaker with a book group? I offer a limited number of free, 30-minute virtual Q&A sessions for book group participants. Get in touch to schedule yours.
Consultation, Coaching, and Curriculum Review
Looking for a thought partner? Need some deeper conversation rather than a workshop? I can help you think through the complexities of implementing trauma-informed education and plan for success. Examples include:
Support for equity-centered trauma-informed education implementation in your unique school setting
Principal/leadership coaching as you create a trauma-informed work environment for teachers
Small group work with your leadership team to develop capacity for trauma-informed practices
Curriculum, policy or document review for alignment with equity-centered trauma-informed principles
I approach this work by building a relationship with you and designing a plan that will meet your needs. I offer a sliding scale hourly rate based on your school or organization’s budget.
Not a teacher or a K-12 school?
I love working with education-related individuals and groups that are outside the K-12 school environment. For example, I’ve supported a medical school to evaluate their policy through a trauma-informed lens, provided workshops on trauma-informed boundaries to community services organizations, and conducted a curriculum review in the hospitality industry for food and beverage professionals. Trauma-informed practices can apply to pretty much anywhere you work with humans. Connect with me to learn more about how I can support your work, no matter the setting.