Paula Freeman, Ph.D. is a Doctor of Counselor Education and has a passion for interpersonal skill building through leadership and character development. She believes in evidence-based practices in schools. She has experience in teaching students who receive Special Education services and Emergent Bilingual supports. She has been a bilingual Professional School Counselor for the past 20 years in diverse school settings.
Creativity is more than enrichment. It is evidence-based prevention. Peer-reviewed meta-analyses consistently show that engaging in creative activity is associated with measurable improvements in mental health outcomes, including reductions in anxiety and depression and increases in...
Hello, I am Paula Freeman with ESC Region 13 and this is On the Plus Side, a podcast dedicated to educators who are authentically finding wisdom, purpose, and happiness...
While every issue a student might describe as “bullying” does not equate to the standard definition, all reports should be taken seriously, and appropriate...
Transitioning from a focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) to Leadership and Character Development (LCD) entails a broader perspective, including reviewing...
I remember being a young child watching Mr. Roger’s neighborhood on our family TV. We lived in a rural part of Texas and television reception was more of a process than...
You’ve seen it before. A routine planning time becomes a 30-minute team venting session about a student, and ends without creating any real or supportive solutions. You...
Social and emotional learning (SEL) programs are the cornerstone of successful, learner-centered, school environments. SEL programs are essential because specific social...
