Wendy Baron, MA, is a teacher, coach, author, researcher, and leader in the field of social, emotional, and academic development. Wendy co-founded New Teacher Center in 1998, following 10 years directing the Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project, two years supervising student teachers at UCSC, and 13 years as a K-6 classroom teacher. Wendy served as Chief Academic Officer and Chief Social and Emotional Learning Officer at New Teacher Center, overseeing professional development for coaches, teachers, and school leaders as well as conducting grant-funded R&D projects related to social-emotional-academic integration and meeting the diverse needs of all learners. Wendy is currently coaching teachers and school leaders to implement district-selected SEL programs as well as integrate social and emotional learning within the context of academic instruction, staff meetings, professional development, and coaching conversations.