Teachers get minimal training on behavior management before they’re thrown into the field. And few understand how trauma might affect their students’ emotional health. So, how can we help schools identify the kiddos that need support? How can we foster an environment where students and staff feel safe? Dr. Anne Katona Linn is the Educational Coach behind Katona Linn Consulting, a firm that supports schools in creating a safe, supportive and successful environment. Dr. Anne is committed to addressing the mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges schools face and helping teachers build trauma-sensitive, resilient classrooms. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Dr. Anne joins Anjel to discuss how her own childhood trauma informs her work and describe how trauma impacts our physical and emotional health. Dr. Anne explains why imposter syndrome is stronger in people with trauma and offers advice on building a support network and setting boundaries for your own self-care. Listen in for insight around the biggest challenges teachers face and learn how Dr. Anne’s coaching empowers schools to build emotionally and physically safe environments. What You Will Learn How Dr. Anne’s childhood trauma inspired her work in special education Dr. Anne’s journey from special ed teacher to educational consultant How Dr. Anne defines trauma as an event that has lifelong effects on our health How trauma impacts our physical, mental and emotional health Dr. Anne’s mission to help teachers understand trauma better How Dr. Anne empowers schools to build emotionally and physically safe environments How Dr. Anne’s coaching addresses the biggest challenges teachers face Dr. Anne’s insight on preventing school violence Why imposter syndrome is stronger in entrepreneurs with trauma Dr. Anne’s advice on building a support network and setting boundaries Connect with Dr. Anne Katona Linn Katona Linn Consulting Resources Safe Schools Healthy Students Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell  Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343  Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com