ELIZABETH MCLEOD
Montara,CA
Summary
Experienced educator, consultant, and organizational leader dedicated to supporting teachers, strengthening adult culture, and helping schools align practice with mission. Expertise in professional learning, SEL integration, and restorative practices,
with a proven track record of building trust and designing structures that foster educator growth. Dedicated to developing sustainable systems for adult learning and school improvement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder, Director of School Programs & Senior Consultant
Institute for Social and Emotional Learning (IFSEL)
01.2009 - Current
- Co-founded IFSEL and contribute to organizational strategy, training design, and team leadership.
- Lead professional learning and faculty and staff development for schools worldwide, supporting hundreds of educators each year.
- Coach teachers and school leaders on instructional practice, collaboration, restorative practices, and culture-building.
- Guide schools in aligning mission, systems, and adult practices; develop sustainable structures for adult social and emotional learning, and growth.
- Design and facilitate workshops on SEL, restorative practices, conflict navigation, and well-being for educators, leaders, and parents/caregivers.
- Develop curriculum resources, and write blogs.
- Manage the schools program, which includes staffing and systems for supporting associates.
Co-Founder & Executive Director
GirlVentures
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Founded and led a youth development organization focused on SEL, leadership, and outdoor experiential education.
- Designed curricula, trained and coached instructors, and developed program structures that supported diverse learners.
- Oversaw strategy, partnerships, communication, and mission-aligned organizational growth.
- After leaving the ED role, I served on the board for two years.
Educator & School Leader (Selected Roles)
- Live Oak School – Teacher; Co-founder of the middle school program.
- The Nueva School – SEL Specialist and Teacher.
- Marin Primary & Middle School – Teacher and School Counselor.
- PCRC (Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center) – conflict-resolution facilitator and trainer.
- Additional roles: wilderness instructor, yoga/mindfulness teacher, SEL program designer.
Education
M.Ed. -
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Teaching Credentials - Single & Multiple Subjects
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development and English
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MATeacher Certifications
Mindfulness, Yoga, And Nature Awareness/MeditationSkills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Communication & Facilitation
- Faculty Development
- Instructional Coaching
- Adult Learning
- School Culture & Climate
- Conflict Resolution & Restorative Practices
- SEL Integration
- Mission-Aligned Leadership
- Systems & Structures
- Equity-Minded Practice
- Curriculum Design
- Workshop Facilitation
- Team Leadership
- Educational Technology
- Difficult Conversations
Timeline
Co-Founder, Director of School Programs & Senior Consultant
Institute for Social and Emotional Learning (IFSEL)
01.2009 - Current
Co-Founder & Executive Director
GirlVentures
01.1997 - 01.2003
Educator & School Leader (Selected Roles)
M.Ed. -
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Teaching Credentials - Single & Multiple Subjects
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development and English
Boston College
Teacher Certifications