Today we’d like to introduce you to Gracie Perez.
Hi Gracie, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I began to work with children more than thirty years ago. I have worked in affluent communities as well as underserved communities. In both experiences, children came into class carrying their emotional backpacks. My heart is to give children tools that help them process negative emotions as well as regulate their emotions on a daily basis.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Some of the struggles I faced were a lack of educational resources for teachers in regard to emotional regulation for children.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a Montessori teacher. I strongly believe this method of education would benefit every child because it addresses the child as a whole person. Providing children with the tools for emotional well-being is one of my strongest passions.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
My experience with children and the understanding that every child is an individual with specific needs for their emotional well-being.
Contact Info:
- Website: Gracie-Perez.com
Image Credits
Jessica Shepherd
