Beyond Academic Success

Now, more than ever, education on the social and emotional aspects of learning is critical. As children learn to traverse a world that is ever-flattening concurrently they are drowning with information. Unfortunately, this same information can be misleading, tinged with anger, and creating an ever-unrealistic standard youth may never be able to live up to. As educators, social-emotional learning has always been a natural element of the school day. We must now recognize it as a critical subject area that has to be integrated and reinforced in every aspect of our teaching. The distinguishing quality of social and emotional skills will determine success or failure in those who will have to enter a world ever more connected systemically and globally

Dr. Novick, has been working for over twenty-five years with elementary-aged children, their parents, and professionals around the country on developing social and emotional skills. Additionally, Dr. Novick, has worked in elementary education, private practice, community mental health, and special education as well as been a licensed foster parent during the span of his career.