All of Temple Israel including Hertz Preschool and the Religious School are welcome to join us as Jeanine Fitzgerald speaks about overcoming adversities and challenges in a post COVID world.

Childhood and adolescence are fragile periods in brain development and therefore those of these ages may have experienced worse long-term physical, social, psychological, and educational consequences than those in other age groups.  Facility closures and social isolation resulted in the loss of deep connection.  The decreased physical activity and increased screen time heightened stress and the potential for mental health challenges.  Some children and teens were pushed to a state of crisis.  This session explores the fear circuitry of the brain and effective interventions that transform adversity to strength.

Dinner at 6:30
Seminar from 7:00-9:00 (in person or on Zoom)

Please RSVP below to the Seminar and the Dinner.  This is a seminar for adults only.  We will not have childcare.  

Jeanine draws on more than 45 years of professional experience to empower those who work with and love children to achieve more with those who are “at risk.” With experience as a certified teacher, and mental health professional she understands the promise of every child, as well as the diversity of their needs.

CERTIFIED HUMAN BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST

As a certified Human Behavior Consultant and Specialist, and Owner of The Fitzgerald Institute of Lifelong Learning, Jeanine specializes in research-based strategies in leadership, relationship-building, and preventing the factors that compromise the fulfillment of a child’s maximum potential and implementing supportive interventions in “real life” settings. She understands the daily struggles and frustrations of educators and parents, and honors the “hero within” each individual she has the privilege to work alongside.

SPEAKER, CONSULTANT AND TRAINER

As a speaker, consultant and master trainer, Jeanine has worked with thousands of children, professionals and parents across the country. The settings have been varied and included keynote presentations for The Child Welfare League of America, The New England Association for the Education of Young Children, The Northeast Montessori Institute, The Vermont Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, The Children’s Trust Fund, The Texas State Association for School Psychologists, and The Family Child Care Association of New York State. In addition, Jeanine has taught at the college level and presented on the campuses of The University of Rhode Island, Bryant University, Northern Vermont University, and The State University System of New York. She is recognized on the federal level as an approved trainer in the fields of education, disabilities and mental health.

OWNER/ EXECUITVE DIRECTOR

Jeanine is the owner and executive director of Fitzgerald Community School in Northborough, Massachusetts.  This is a nature-based, project immersion preschool through grade 6, independent educational community. 

AUTHOR

As an author, Jeanine has published The Dance of Interaction and a national trainings program entitled Education with Insight, Parenting with Insight and Leadership with Insights. She is currently putting the finishing touches on her second and third books, Educating the Heart and Through the Eyes of a Child. Jeanine has appeared on public television in four states.