Jenny Gaynor, founder of Calm Education, works with children and families to teach SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) skills. SEL is the process by which people acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to recognize and manage their emotions, show care and concern for others, build positive relationships, make responsible decisions, handle challenging situations constructively, and more.

Jenny spent more than 20 years as an elementary classroom teacher and continues to support the social and emotional well-being of students and educators in her role in public education. Outside of the school day, she works with students and families at her Calm Education office in Barrington, RI. Jenny holds certifications in elementary education (grades 1–6) and special education (grades K–12). She brings extensive experience with social-emotional learning (SEL) approaches and programs, including Responsive Classroom and RULER. Her additional training includes a 200-hour yoga teacher certification, an SEL Facilitator Certificate from Breathe for Change, and training in meditation and breathwork.