Meredith McNerney is a former principal, and founder of Calmer Schools. With a doctorate from Northeastern University in Workplace Learning, her research focused on the mental health of Black and Brown educators, emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed care and educator well-being. Meredith has extensive experience working with school districts across the U.S. to promote healing-centered educational practices. She is also an ASCD faculty member and the author of Cultivating a Classroom of Calm: How to Promote Student Engagement and Self-Regulation, which provides practical strategies for creating trauma-informed, calming learning environments.