Jenny Gaynor, founder of Calm Education, works with children, families and teachers to teach SEL (Social Emotional Learning) skills. SEL is the process through which humans acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to recognize and manage their emotions, demonstrate care and concern for others, establish positive relationships, make responsible decisions, handle challenging conditions constructively, and much more.

Jenny is a former educator. She worked as an elementary classroom teacher for over 20 years. She currently holds both an elementary educator (grades 1-6) and special educator (grades K-12) certifications. Jenny has extensive background in a variety of SEL techniques and programs such as Responsive Classroom and RULER. She also holds a 200-hour yoga teacher certificate, SEL Facilitator certificate from "Breathe for Change" and has training in meditation and breathwork.