Ep. 13 - Leading with the HEART in Mind: EI and School Leadership with Dr. Lorea Martínez Pérez
In this episode of the CivilTalk Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Lorea Martínez Pérez, founder of HEART in Mind and author of Teaching with the HEART in Mind: A Complete Educator’s Guide to Social Emotional Learning. Dr. Martínez shares her journey into the world of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the importance of emotional intelligence in education, and how school leaders can foster emotionally intelligent environments for both students and staff.
Together, we explore the role of SEL in resilience, academic performance, and the post-pandemic classroom, while offering practical advice for educators, parents, and leaders. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about integrating SEL into schools, technology, and home environments to create thriving learning communities.