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Dr. Rachel Phelps, DSW, LMSW

Pronouns: She/Hers

Dr. Rachel Phelps is a dynamic force in education, blending authenticity, cultural humility, fun, and creativity to champion inclusivity and equity in educational environments and school-based mental and behavioral health programming. With over a decade of experience in school social work and district leadership, Dr. Phelps infuses innovation into program development and professional development workshops.

Professional Development and Consulting

Dr. Phelps provides workshops and professional development for schools both locally and nationally, as well as for leadership teams, not-for-profits, and community organizations. Specializing in online course design and facilitation, as well as in-person workshops, her focus is on inclusive pedagogy and universal design for learning. Dr. Phelps also offers consulting services to schools and organizations, helping them strategically plan mental health initiatives. Her areas of specialty include mental health, education, leadership, social work, and interprofessional teams. She has helped numerous teams improve their inclusivity practices, build belonging, develop communication structures, and implement conflict management mechanisms.

Experience and Inspiration

Having served as Managing Director of Support Services in a district leadership role, Dr. Phelps has navigated the complexities of educational systems with a focus on fostering equity and inclusivity. Her extensive experience in overseeing support services and strategically building successful community and school mental health programming has given her a deep understanding of the systemic barriers that impact marginalized communities.

Dr. Phelps has dedicated years to program development and evaluation in educational settings, crafting initiatives that promote transformative learning experiences. Her commitment to professional development is underscored by over a decade of designing and delivering impactful training sessions for a diverse array of stakeholders, including social workers, school counselors, educators, educational leaders, mental health professionals, and behavior interventionists.

Commitment to Inclusivity and Transformation

Driven by a commitment to inclusivity and transformation, Dr. Phelps specializes in providing coaching and supervision that is both inclusive and transformative. She understands that true growth and development require spaces that honor and uplift the unique identities and experiences of every individual. Through empathetic guidance and mentorship, Dr. Phelps fosters environments where every voice is heard, every story is cherished, and every individual has the opportunity to flourish.

Guided by bell hooks' vision of education as a catalyst for social justice and liberation, Dr. Phelps approaches her work with a steadfast dedication to equity and empowerment. She is reimagining the future of education and fostering a world where every voice is heard, every story is cherished, and every individual has the opportunity to flourish.

Coaching

Individual Coaching

Personalized support for educators, administrators, and mental health professionals to enhance their skills and effectiveness.

Group Coaching

Facilitated sessions that help teams develop cohesion, improve communication, and work towards common goals.

Leadership Coaching

Specialized coaching for school leaders to navigate challenges and drive positive change within their institutions.
Women in leadership
Strategic Planning

Social Work, Counselor, Behavioral interventionist coaching
Coaching for belonging and transformation

Consulting

Strategic Planning

Assisting organizations in developing and implementing strategic plans that promote equity and inclusivity.

Program Development

Designing and evaluating mental health and educational programs to ensure they meet the needs of diverse populations.

Policy Development

Crafting policies that align with best practices and promote a positive organizational culture.

Equity Audits

Comprehensive reviews of policies, practices, and culture to identify areas for improvement and ensure inclusivity.

Course Design

Online Course Design

Creating engaging and accessible online courses that adhere to inclusive pedagogy and universal design for learning principles.

In-Person Course Design

Developing curricula for in-person instruction that meet the unique needs of your organization and its stakeholders.

Blended Learning

Combining online and in-person elements to create flexible and effective learning experiences.

Leadership Development

Vision and Mission Development

Helping leadership teams articulate and implement their core values and strategic goals.

Change Management

Guiding leaders through the process of implementing new initiatives and managing transitions effectively.

Conflict Resolution

Training leaders in techniques for managing and resolving conflicts within their organizations.

Team Building

Facilitating activities and workshops that build cohesion and collaboration among leadership teams.

Workshop Design and Facilitation

Custom Workshops

Tailoring workshops to address specific challenges and goals of your organization.

Interactive Sessions

Facilitating engaging and hands-on workshops that promote active learning and skill development.

Professional Development Days

Organizing comprehensive professional development sessions that address multiple areas of growth and learning.

Professional Development Design and Facilitation

Ongoing Professional Development

Designing continuous learning opportunities for staff to stay current with best practices and emerging trends.

Specialized Training Programs

Creating targeted training sessions that address specific needs, such as trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, and social-emotional learning.

Certification Programs

Providing courses that lead to professional certifications, enhancing the qualifications and expertise of your staff.

School, Organization, and Team Development

Coaching and Consulting

Development and implementation of effective interdisciplinary teams
Building inclusive, strategic, high performing teams
Building value based teams, schools, and organizations
Trauma informed schools and teams
Building/repairing cohesion on teams
Developing professional learning communities
Designing coaching and mentor models
Conflict Management Support
Building emotionally intelligent teams

Professional Development and Workshops

Customized workshops designed just for you! Reach out for customized session need.

Professional Development and Workshops

Customized workshops designed just for you! Reach out for customized session need.

14 Week Course: Adaptive Liberated Leadership for K-12 Educational Leadership

This course is designed to develop interprofessional change leaders in the K-12

educational sector. This course will support leadership development to cultivate the next

educational change leaders collectively. Throughout this course, learners will utilize leadership

theories, frames, and practices as acts of resistance and liberation to radically re-imagine K-12

educational leadership. Learners will examine self, structures, systems, and cultural norms to

abolish the traditional approach to educational reforms in K-12 education. This course will

prepare liberated leaders for different roles in school and district leadership by deepening

knowledge of leadership theory, practices, and challenges and equipping learners with the tools

to rumble with the complex interconnected systems of oppression in education. The course will

challenge learners to develop, assess, critique, and strengthen their leadership style that

emphasizes liberation and inclusion. The course promotes the examination of concepts of

inclusion, diversity, liberation, and equity from anti-oppressive, anti-colonial, anti-racist, critical

perspectives. The course will examine the realities of liberated leadership within a multicultural

global world. Learners will criticize traditional approaches to leadership as they invent their

leadership style and approaches applied to creating their own business, course, or leadership

approach.

If you’d like to ask questions or enroll please email bloomingbrillianceco@gmail.com

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Pricing for Workshops

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Customer Reviews

"Boost your your confidence and competence with these coaching services. I have learned so many organizational and personal practices to enhance my skillset. “

“Dr. Phelps listened to our needs and was able to create a series of workshops to train our schools while simultaneously building and repairing team dynamics”

“My leadership style and theories have been enhanced to affirm others and feel confident having difficult conversations. I have become a more adaptive leader from these services. You will not regret investing in yourself”

“I feel like a better teacher, course designer, and human when I listen and get to work with Rachel. It has been crucial in my development”

“I learned so much in this workshop with Dr. Phelps. I feel like our school will be better because of what I learned.”

“Dr. Phelps is a powerhouse. She brings her authentic self into a space, and creates braves spacrs where everyone can find belonging.”.

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