Kelly Griffin wants to “change the educational ecosystem” with an emphasis on social emotional learning (SEL). She shares numerous SEL activities to help build community in the classroom. Kelly also discusses the importance of teaching and practicing self-awareness, self-management, and coping skills.
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A little more about Kelly
Kelly Griffin is a teacher, curriculum writer, and the cofounder of T.R.A.C, a grassroots social emotional learning (SEL) program grounded in CASEL's five core competencies, at Mission Estancia Elementary School in Carlsbad, CA.
Passionate about social-emotional literacy, Miss G strives to build the internal compass of each and every student and build community in classrooms and schools to create a culture where students feel emotionally safe, connected, and cared for.
She posts her lessons, curriculum, and student work on Instagram @meandmissg and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/meandmissg