Patricia Jennings

Patricia (Tish) Jennings, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized leader in the fields of social and emotional learning and mindfulness in education. A teacher and teacher trainer by background, she is now a member of the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development among Children and Youth, and has authored numerous peer-reviewed studies on student engagement, classroom management, and teacher well-being.

By Patricia Jennings | January 17, 2019

Education researcher Patricia Jennings explains how teachers can effectively support traumatized kids in their classrooms.

By Patricia Jennings | March 30, 2015

Patricia A. Jennings explains why teachers should cultivate moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.

By Patricia Jennings | May 13, 2010

Patricia Jennings explains how new programs are bringing the benefits of mindfulness to the classroom.