A natural empath, Nancy is driven to find a way to appreciate and to advocate for every teacher and student she works with. She is intuitive about reading situations and discovering strategies that stabilize classrooms and accelerate learning. Based in part on her own 22 years of classroom experience, she developed the Catalyst Approach with creative partner Jacki Brickman. Nancy doesn't shy away from carrying leftover food containers in the most surprising places, proving her dedication to reducing waste in the world.