Learning to
Transform

Rona Zollinger, Ph.D., is an award-winning, educational entrepreneur who champions transformative change in both individuals and educational institutions. Her commitment to innovative learning experiences is evident in her 25+ years of incorporating experiential, place-based education, foster social-emotional growth and career exploration in her work with youth and communities.  You'll find Rona's passion for empowering others and building community in everything she participates in and leads. No matter the leadership role or involvement in small or large scale projects, her focus is always on whole-person empowerment and the development of healthy learning environments.

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Rona also provides Courage to Teach® retreats for educators and in-school professional development programs for schools. The Courage to Teach® Approach focuses on personal exploration of the inner teacher, identity, and integrity in teaching. Retreats are designed to help educators explore their sense of identity, purpose, and calling in the teaching life, while in-school programs focus on building adult relational trust within school cultures.  She is Facilitator with the Center for Courage and Renewal and utilizes a Circle of Trust Approach in these experiences.

 

All of Rona's consulting services are centered around a transformative learning approach, aiming to provide unique and impactful educational experiences for educationally-focused clients.