Ep. 85 Connecting Hearts and Minds through Social and Emotional Learning with Kelly Griffin
Kelly Griffin’s mission is to build a kindness-focused classroom, and she does it by creating a culture of compassion. Find out more in this inspired interview.
Kelly Griffin’s mission is to build a kindness-focused classroom, and she does it by creating a culture of compassion. Find out more in this inspired interview.
Meet Kelly Griffin of Mission Estancia Elementary School - recently honored as Teacher of the Year - a truly special, passionate, and dedicated teacher who is driven by her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in her students' lives. She discusses her specialization in social and emotional learning programs and the importance of sensitivity in teaching children in challenging situations.
Kelly shares her inspiring insights on sensitivity, the importance of connection before content, and the challenges of meeting curriculum standards while still catering to the individual needs of each child. Discover how her diverse experiences have shaped her approach to education and fostering kindness and connection in the classroom.
With her unwavering commitment and creative approach, and through heartfelt anecdotes, Kelly's story serves as a testament to the transformative power of authentic and compassionate teaching.
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Kelly Griffin
Social Emotional Educator
6 years ago, Kelly moved to San Diego from Kansas City! Recently, Miss Griffin was honored as Teacher of the Year for her initiative and efforts in building the framework and curriculum for a district social emotional learning program. The T.R.A.C. program was piloted in 2017 by Sarah Wood. Kelly joined her 7 months later to pilot at Mission Estancia Elementary and within 3 years, the program was adopted by all 9 schools and made required curriculum for the entire student population. Kelly also started her own SEL program in Del Mar and has worked as a speaker for the Sandy Hook Promise. She is passionate about social emotional literacy and creating relatable, meaningful and life-changing lessons for her students. She also works in training and inspiring educators through custom SEL workshops and presentations. She loves photography and animal rescue and painting.
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