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Hey, I'm Lana !
I help school leaders and educators create healthy and happy schools—without the overwhelm.
Through practical, research-backed SEL strategies, I’ll show you how to reduce burnout, foster strong relationships, and transform school culture with ease—all through the lens of social and emotional learning.
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Order Lana's New Book
Unlocking SEL
The 5 Keys to Transform Schools Through Social and Emotional Learning
RELEASED OCT, 2024
In Unlocking SEL, former principal Lana Penley redefines how schools approach Social and Emotional Learning—not as another initiative, but as the foundation of a thriving school culture. Penley introduces her 5 Keys to Unlocking SEL, a framework that empowers educators to integrate SEL seamlessly, fostering emotional resilience, authentic connections, and sustainable well-being for both students and staff.
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About Lana
Lana Penley is a visionary leader in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), renowned keynote speaker, and author of Unlocking SEL: The 5 Keys to Transform Your School Through Social and Emotional Learning. As CEO and Co-Founder of Unlocking SEL, she draws on 25 years as an educator and principal to help schools integrate SEL, fostering resilience, connection, and well-being.
Her expertise was put to the test when a fire devastated her school. Facing overwhelming loss, Penley used SEL as a lifeline—helping students and staff process trauma, rebuild trust, and restore a sense of belonging. This experience reinforced her belief that SEL isn’t just about education—it’s about healing and growth.
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