
Empower Educators: Trauma-Informed Teaching
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Help Support Trauma-Informed Teaching Through Roots and Resilience Consulting
My Mission In communities torn by trauma and hardship, young minds face challenges that extend far beyond the classroom. At Roots and Resilience Consulting, I stand at the forefront of change—guiding and nurturing these young souls and the educators who reach out to them every day. With over 18 years of experience, my mission is to transform early childhood education through trauma-informed teaching methods that promote healing and resilience.
The Challenge Recent studies reveal that nearly half of children in the United States encounter at least one form of adverse childhood experience (ACE) by their teenage years. These experiences range from various forms of neglect and abuse, natural disasters, and witnessing various forms of violence. The repercussions? Long-lasting impacts on their educational attainment, emotional well-being, and future opportunities.
Why I Need Your Help Despite the critical need, many early childhood educators, who are the pillars of many students' educational foundations, lack the resources, training, and support to address trauma effectively. Roots and Resilience Consulting seeks to bridge this gap by offering specialized workshops, coaching, and resources that are otherwise unavailable due to funding constraints.
Your Impact Your donations will directly fund:
- Development and delivery of workshops and training sessions.
- Creation of tailored resources for teachers in underserved communities.
- Digital tools and technical equipment.
- Funding for conferences and other learning opportunities to stay current with trauma-related issues.
My Story I have dedicated my career to teaching young minds and empowering educators and students in urban settings, driven by my own experiences with trauma as a child, and the urgent needs I see daily. I understand what it's like to see children struggle and feel helpless to do anything to help them. But as a mediator, educator, and trauma-informed teaching advocate, I've also had the privilege of seeing firsthand the transformation that occurs when students and educators are equipped with the right tools to support their emotional and educational needs.
Join Me in This Vital Mission I am committed to reaching as many educators and students as possible, but I can't do it without your help. Every contribution brings me one step closer to a world where every child in trauma can find understanding and support within the walls of their classrooms, and educators can find support and resources for processing their own secondary trauma.
Together, we can sow seeds of resilience that will grow into forests of change. Please consider contributing to Roots and Resilience Consulting today. Your support can reshape futures.
Thank you for your generosity and belief in my mission.
Organizer

Felicia Pettiford
Organizer
Ringwood, NJ