Katy has been working with (and learning from!) kids and teenagers since she stopped being one herself. A school counselor by training, Katy's career path has taken her through a number of evolutions, including founding and running a large social learning community center, teaching teachers, coaching kids, families, and professionals, and currently, founding and directing a small middle school that is rooted in kindness and connection.In her first podcast, listeners will learn right along with Katy as she jumps into all kinds of conversations with kids, from the simple to the scary. Through these talks, listeners will hear a relatable example of how to listen and talk so that kids will do the same, and will take away simple tips on having better conversations with their own kids.