Heidi Marlinghaus

Heidi Marlinghaus taught multiple grade levels and was in the classroom for twelve years. She became a teacher because she wanted to help children grow up to have tools they needed to be more successful both emotionally and intellectually in life. Naturally, she was interested in and focused on EQ and Social / Emotional Learning (SEL) as part of her teaching practices. Later in her career she began studying and practicing Mindfulness. She learned how to teach this practice to adults as well as children. In addition to Mindfulness and her extensive knowledge or SEL, Heidi sought training in the ToolBox SEL program. She joined the SEL Task Force at her school so that she could help bring SEL to her school community and help enhance the culture and climate. She was also part of community presentations at her school, spoke at the public library for their Wellness series and presented to staff for professional development. Outside of work, Heidi is a mom to two wonderful children and they live together with her husband (and their cat) in Silicon Valley. It is here that her passion for SEL is fueled as she watches her children grow. Heidi continues learning about child development and social development to enhance her work skills and to be the best mom she can be. In 2019, Heidi decided it was time to leave the classroom with the hope of reaching more schools and ultimately more children. Today, she works as an SEL consultant/ coach and co-founder of SEL Solutions.