The Principal's Handbook

In this episode, Barb is joined by Lisa Danahy, founder of Create Calm, owner of Radiant Child Yoga, and author of Creating Calm in Your Classroom. Lisa brings over 30 years of experience as a yoga therapist and educator, blending mindfulness, neuroscience, and real-world school practices. Together, they explore how viewing behavior through a nervous system lens can transform the way principals support students, staff, and parents. You’ll learn why self-regulation is the foundation of effective leadership, how co-regulation reduces reactivity in schools, and simple, practical strategies—like breath and movement—that can be embedded into the school day without sacrificing expectations or accountability.

Connect with Lisa at Create Calm.

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