Nancy Goodell
Nancy was born in a small town in Nebraska. She, along with her sister and brother spent hours climbing trees, playing hide-and-seek, riding bikes, and roller skating, keeping busy from morning until bedtime. When she was in high school, her youngest sister was born. She then had her first experience with hands-on care and participation in the growth and development of a young child.
This became a focus for a lifelong commitment to children and families. Her training in Education, Therapy, and Temperament Research supported her goals to work with children, especially those facing challenges. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and a Master's Degree in Dance and Movement Therapy.
Her work spans 40 years in rural, urban, and international settings. Populations have included children, ages one through fourteen, with learning disabilities, chronic physical illnesses, emotional disturbances, behavioral disorders, and those who just face the challenges of daily life in our complex world.
Nancy has been a teacher, therapist, trainer, and program director in multi-cultural preschools, elementary schools, day care programs, hospital settings, and residential treatment facilities. She has designed and implemented therapeutic education programs that integrate educational and psychotherapeutic principles.
Her approach addresses cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral aspects of growth and development all aimed at supporting resilient children, effective communication, productive classrooms, and healthy families,
Nancy is the author of TLC FOR FRAZZLED KIDS, Helping Grown Ups Help Kids and HELP FOR FRAZZLED MOMS, A Practical Guide for Surviving Those tough Years. These were co-written with Ann Garrett, a behavior management specialist and children's author. They are inspired by their contact with teachers, parents, and all those who live and work with children.
Nancy lives in Southern California with her husband and white lab, Gracie. All three love visits from their five grandchildren
