Teresa Patterson (she/her/hers) is the Social Emotional Learning Consultant Supervisor at the Montgomery County Educational Service Center. She has used her psychology and special education degrees to meld the disciplines of mental wellness and teaching in different environments throughout her career: residential treatment centers, general education classrooms, and separate classrooms and schools. She has taught and cared for students from kindergarten through adolescence. She is passionate about leading teams of educators to feel comfortable, safe, and empowered in their roles so they can support vulnerable learners.