Pennie Erskins​

Growing up in rural Louisiana as the youngest of four and a teacher’s daughter, school was often a source of anxiety rather than comfort. As an extremely shy student who struggled with the social demands of the classroom, I spent much of my youth in the counselor’s office or feeling the urge to escape the school environment entirely.

It is perhaps ironic that I eventually became a teacher and a counselor, but my career path was fueled by a mission: to ensure that no student ever felt the way I once did. My perspective shifted profoundly when my own child began to struggle with school attendance as a teen, during which time I was fortunate to be introduced to Conscious Discipline. The insights into brain states, powers, and skills provided the missing link, offering the understanding and practical tools I needed to build emotional safety and executive skills for my own children, family members, teachers, and students I worked with each day. Today, I am dedicated to teaching and fostering those same environments of safety and growth to as many adults and children as possible.

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