WELCOME
Documenting the stories of changemakers is an invaluable strategy to identify and disseminate effective practices that promote the well-being of children and families. Giving these extraordinarily busy people time to step out of the action and reflect upon what they say and do each day benefits us all.
For over 30 years, I have used the power of stories to support the work of educators, community leaders, family support professionals and family members by:
Documenting Stories
of Change
Like a mirror, my presence and carefully crafted questions invite people to see and hear themselves in a new way. As they share experiences, we identify their accomplishments, strengths, and areas to be improved. Together, we use these insights to plan a path forward and to share their lessons learned with others.
Grounding Content in the Lives of Users
No one wants to be told what to do – especially by someone who doesn’t “get it”. Stories and quotes -- whether from a living room, classroom or community agency – help readers see themselves in my writing making it more likely they will decide to adopt an idea to help them be even more effective on behalf of the child(ren) in their lives.
