Joel has spent his entire career working directly with kids, families, and educators. He spent over a decade teaching in early childhood classrooms and elementary after-school programs. Joel’s years of work with children and families, coupled with extensive study and training in child development, family systems, and growth and change processes make him an invaluable resource for parents, caregivers, and educators.

Joel’s warm style and open approach make him a fast and easy thinking partner. His insightful observations and questions help parents make connections, spot patterns, and arrive at new levels of clarity, creativity, and resolve. His invitational approach supports families to consider possibilities, center their values and strengths, and identify their own innovative action steps.