You value a community where everyone thrives
If you aim to help others develop positive emotions, willpower, grit, emotional regulation, resilience, and mindfulness,
then
Positive Education is your next step.
We equip you with the resources, tools, and supportive network to discover, embrace, and implement well-being science to create lasting impact.
Positive Education
The International Positive Education Network (IPEN) is a global movement that promotes human flourishing through positive education. Hear what members have to say about the power of Positive Education.
Balancing academics and emotional well-being for students is challenging
Students aren't the only ones struggling
While students face challenges, they aren't the only ones feeling overwhelmed. Many professionals, including educators, parents, healthcare workers, and leaders, are also reporting higher levels of stress and burnout. The combination of increasing demands in their roles, pressure to meet expectations, and the struggle to balance personal and professional lives often leaves them feeling drained and depleted.
It doesn't have to be this way.
Positive Educators can significantly impact well-being and growth
Schools and organizations that certify teachers and staff as positive educators understand the value of creating a positive culture - one that supports the well-being of all stakeholders through practices, policies, and social norms.
Right now, many individuals face challenges in various areas of their lives. Positive educators integrate the principles of positive psychology to support growth and resilience across all aspects of life from personal development to professional success.
Positive educators aim to enhance individuals' mental and emotional health, resilience, and overall performance by focusing on strengths, promoting positive emotions, and fostering a supportive and engaging environment for everyone involved.
In this model, everyone thrives!
Pathways to Positive Education
Professional Development and Workshops
Our workshops for educators, parents, and professionals go beyond theory to provide real-life tools that inspire growth, resilience, and well-being.
Whether you are looking to energize your school culture, strengthen family connections, or ignite purpose and positivity in the workplace, our sessions offer powerful strategies rooted in positive psychology. Participants will walk away feeling empowered, equipped, and ready to make a lasting impact.
Positive Educator Certification
The Positive Education Certification (PEC Program™️) draws on the science of well-being, blending positive psychology, neuroscience, positive education, and integrative health to empower educators, parents, and professionals.
Gain practical tools to create thriving classrooms, workplaces, and communities grounded in purpose and resilience. Whether you are seeking personal growth or systemic impact, this certification equips you to lead with clarity, confidence, and heart.
Student Programs: Individual or Group
Our student programs are designed to support learners of all ages and abilities. Whether your child is navigating challenges or already achieving at a high level, we provide practical tools and uplifting strategies that promote growth, well-being, and purpose.
Students gain confidence, build resilience, and develop greater self-awareness as they learn to thrive in school and life. We honor their uniqueness and help them tap into their strengths to flourish academically, emotionally, and personally.
Real Feedback from Real People
Christy continues to stay in touch with her former students and their parents, maintaining connections well beyond the classroom.
Christy is a ray of sunshine. I am so lucky to have had her teach all four of my children. When my oldest daughter entered middle school, she came home and talked about a teacher that was warm and understanding. Throughout the year, she would tell me, "Mrs. Smith understands how kids think and how they feel because she has her own children." This incredible balance of positivity, compassion, and love along with structure was consistent in her approach over many years with all of my very different children. Christy is remarkable.
Heather H. ~ Parent
Mrs. Smith’s teachings have led me to focus on my well-being and resilience in the face of obstacles, and as a result, I have been happier and more fulfilled.
Mrs. Smith was my kind, upbeat 6th-grade ELA teacher who valued positive psychology and introduced our class to positive thinking. One of the lessons we did in class was to discover our character strengths by drafting an essay that analyzed times we demonstrated these qualities. This writing exercise allowed me to focus on qualities and behaviors that led to successful outcomes and how to build on my strengths going forward. At school and in the Change Agents Club, she created opportunities for students to make a difference by organizing volunteer projects and making signs with positive messages around school. Overall, I am grateful for her help and believe more students will benefit from her positive psychology coaching.
Emily M. - Middle School Student
Our work together has changed my stride through life: viewing situations from new perspectives and increased mindfulness.
Christy's passion for teaching and empowering others fosters genuine and insightful discussion. She creates an inclusive environment promoting personal growth. Her ability to engage, relate, and elicit transformative thinking not only serves as a model but also inspiration. There is an immediate feeling of belonging, safety, and comfort in both receiving and sharing personal stories, struggles, and strategies. Her thoughtful follow-up shows how important this work is to her and how much she cares about the people.
Abby D. - Middle School Educator
