Southern U.S. Conscious Discipline Instructors
- 4th-6th Grade Teachers
- Administrative Training/Coaching
- Bilingual/Spanish
- Childcare Administrators
- Classroom Coaching
- Early Head Start Administration
- Elementary School Administration
- Elementary School Teachers
- Foster Care
- Head Start Administration
- Head Start Teachers
- Infant/Toddler Teachers
- Kindergarten - 2nd
- Mental Health Professionals
- Middle School 6th-8th
- Middle/High School Administration
- Mission Expansion
- Other Areas of Specialization
- Parents
- PreK/K Teachers
- Preschool/Childcare Teachers
- School-wide Implementation
- Special Education
- Training/Coaching
- Upper Elementary - 3rd-5th
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Grayson Merritt
My journey with Conscious Discipline began in 2008, driven by a desire to provide children and students with a compassionate alternative to traditional punishment. After implementing these principles as a preschool director, I transitioned into high school counseling. Since 2020, as a College & Student Life High School Advisor, I have successfully adapted Conscious Discipline […]
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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 […]
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Ashlyn Garton
Ashlyn Garton is an Assistant Principal in Liberty, Missouri and a passionate advocate for creating safe, connected school families through Conscious Discipline. Her journey began as a third-grade teacher in a Title 1 school, where Conscious Discipline transformed not only her classroom practices but also her personal approach to self-regulation, relationships, and leadership. Since becoming […]
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Sara Royer
Sara Royer has committed her 17+ year career in education to the betterment of children and teachers in her care. She has worked in various capacities, including 6 years as a 2nd grade, 1st grade, and PreK teacher, 2 years as a School Based Technology Specialist, 4 years as an Early Childhood Instructional Coach, and […]
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Amy Brakenhoff
Amy Brakenhoff has dedicated the entirety of her career to the support, care, and education of little ones, their families, and the educators who get to teach them. For 25+years, Amy worked in and provided services for early childhood education and family support as a coach, administrator, and adjunct professor. She delights in the collaboration […]
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Nicholas Oinonen
It takes someone special to find their sweet spot as a Middle School Educator; that is why we’re so thrilled to have Nicholas Oinonen as a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor. Nicholas strongly believes in the healing power of Conscious Discipline in the middle school years and has the experience to prove it. He is certified […]
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Alissa McGraw
Alissa McGraw is a dedicated educator with over two decades of classroom experience, primarily in 4th and 5th grade, spanning both Montessori and public school settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Florida State University and a master’s degree in Elementary Education from Nova Southeastern University. Alissa is Montessori certified, ESOL and […]
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Raechel Wilkins
Raechel has been a sister, mother, wife, and educator for more than 10 years in Central Florida. Her dedication to a “positive vibe” is demonstrated in her classroom and coaching techniques, the way she approaches service. She often testifies that Conscious Discipline strengthens her connections with family, friends, colleagues and most importantly, all students she […]