Jackie EldridgeDr. Jackie Eldridge has worked as a teacher, teacher educator, university administrator, keynote speaker, workshop and retreat presenter. She is a co-founder of the internationally-recognized professional development company Hearts and Minds Matter tat offers workshops and keynotes in the area of creating safe, inclusive spaces where people are able to thrive and grow. Jackie is co-author of Hearts and Minds Matter: Creating Learning Environments Where All Students Belong. She also teaches in the Master of Teaching program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education: University of Toronto.

In all of her work, Jackie has developed a passion for teaching the importance of emotional intelligence. To support this work, Jackie has co-created a set of EQ intention cards for children and adults. Once the two authors realized the impact of these cards, they decided to write How To Be a Great Elephant, a delightful picture book that teaches children how to develop their EQ skills. Additionally, Jackie is the author of Mindfulness: 15 Tips to Get You Started, and is currently writing Trauma-Informed Classrooms: Hearts and Minds Really Matter. Jackie lives in Toronto with her beloved cats, Miles and Davis. Read More Read Less