JENNA MONIZ

Jenna’s thirty-year career in education began as an instructor during her undergraduate studies at Howard University and continued as a teacher in South America and Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer. Her life’s work has been centered around developing healthy, happy young people who are supported by adults and communities that foster the actualization of individuals who contribute their unique gifts to the betterment of their communities.

Jenna’s graduate studies in cognitive science as well as various certifications in well-being that include: National Board of Teaching Standards, Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Yale’s Science of Well-being, Quantum Learning Networks, Neuro Change Solutions, and HeartMath, have helped to shape her work with organizations and individuals from all walks of life. In her work for the country’s sixth largest public school district, she taught, created district and state curriculum for students and educators, facilitated professional development, led various divisions as well as create mindfulness and SEL supports for school communities and shareholders. Jenna launched ASPIRE Academy, an accelerated therapeutic high school option for teenagers throughout the state. She now works globally with school communities as well as professional artists, activists, and athletes building individual and collective well-being and team coherence for optimal performance.

In her role with school systems, Jenna has led many teams to successfully meet their goals and to create work environments where team members thrive and contribute their gifts toward team outcomes. Jenna’s understanding of connectivity and the importance of well-being at core leadership levels inform her work with organizations, women in leadership, and young people from communities near and far.

I am a mother, sister, and daughter who is passionate about my calling as an educator, writer, coach, and activist. My life’s work is centered around developing healthy, happy young people who are supported by adults and communities that nurture self-actualized individuals who are confident using their voice to create the lives they love.