REGULATE to EDUCATE™

21st Century classrooms are not the classrooms of the past. Children AND teachers are coming to school bringing a backpack of: Trauma, tension, fear, disregulation, despair, and unprocessed triggers.

As a result, school environments are becoming increasingly volatile and learning is compromised, teacher burnout is increasing and kids are feeling elevated levels of anxiety that prevents them from accessing their learning potential. With over 36 years of experience as a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist and District Consultant, Diana brings a deeply relational, trauma-informed, and neuroscience-based lens to education. Her work is grounded in one essential truth: we are all wired for belonging, connection, and love.

As a keynote speaker, presenter, and facilitator, Diana supports educators, school teams, and leaders in understanding behaviour through the lens of nervous system regulation rather than compliance. Drawing on relational neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and culturally grounded perspectives — including Indigenous ways of knowing — she invites audiences to look beyond surface behaviours and academic outcomes and instead centre emotional safety, identity, and connection.

Throughout her career, Diana has worked extensively with students with complex communication needs, demand avoidance profiles, and nervous system overwhelm. She understands that what is often labeled as “oppositional,” “non-compliant,” or “challenging” is frequently a stress response rooted in disregulation, disconnection, or unmet relational needs. Her approach integrates speech and language and relational strategies with co-regulation strategies, trauma informed practice, and practical classroom tools that restore calm, safety, and readiness to learn.

Diana’s sessions are both compassionate and practical. Participants leave with:

• A clear understanding of the neuroscience of regulation and co-regulation

• Strategies to support students and teachers experiencing overwhelm, shutdown, or demand avoidance

• Tools to strengthen belonging and connection in classrooms and school communities

• A renewed commitment to inclusion as something children feel — not something we simply implement

Her work reminds us that optimal learning environments are not created through control, but through connection. When children feel safe, seen, and valued, regulation follows — and learning becomes possible.

 Diana offers a unique opportunity to engage in the difficult conversations with kindness, an understanding of what it means to be in a classroom and applicable tools that can be referenced anytime.  

In her 36 years of working in Education, Diana has worked with  100,000’s of teachers and students.  She offers a compassionate understanding of the educational challenges today with a unique experience for connection, health and wellbeing.  She offers keynotes, group workshops/webinars, for all staff. 

Diana provides local direct support and therapy to children and adults with complex communication as a registered Speech-Language Pathology (coverage often through benefits programs).

We offer keynote talks, in house (1/2 day to 1 day) retreats and training programs for educational teams and 1-1 leadership mentorship and coaching. Diana provides local direct support and therapy to children and adults with complex communication as a registered Speech-Language Pathology (coverage often through benefits programs)

“We get to deliver our best work in the world when we come from a place of relaxation, mutual trust, deep respect, a sense of belonging and mutual desire for success. Let’s commit to “doing the work” together for the wellbeing and success of all students.”

Testimonials:

“At our high school teacher retreat, Diana drew our energies together, offering us a fresh, new and positive perspective into our inner selves and caused us to reflect on our lives, actions and perspectives. She was able to authentically connect with our staff and had us participate in a number of deep thinking activities and partner work. The morning session was very much enjoyed by all teachers and staff.”

“I wanted to extend a heartful thank you for coming to our school and presenting on how to better support students with behavior and communication needs through “Regulate to Communicate.” The day was incredibly engaging and informative. The stories, videos, activities and relatable content you shared, along with the student examples, really resonated!”

“Your ability to keep up engaged and grounded throughout the day was truly impressive. I appreciate the effort you put into making the content accessible and relevant. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us and I look forward to any future learning opportunities with you.”