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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by Heather Buckman, Assistant Principal, Ridgeview Elementary (MO); and Jill Molli, Experienced Educator, Chief Growth Officer, Conscious Discipline
Sponsored by Conscious Discipline
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Many districts have strong MTSS and PBIS frameworks in place—yet still struggle with inconsistent implementation, staff burnout, and limited behavior change. This edLeader Panel explores why strategy alone isn’t the issue—and what’s truly missing. Through the lens of the Conscious Discipline model, attendees will examine how an adult-first, brain-based practice transforms tiered systems from something we plan into something we live every day.
Rather than adding another initiative, this session focuses on how regulation, connection, and intentional daily practices create the conditions for Tier 1 to actually work—reducing the need for higher-level interventions. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to bridge the gap between systems and practice, strengthen staff capacity, and build sustainable, aligned support for students and adults alike.
This edLeader Panel will be of interest to PreK-8 school leaders and district leaders.
About the Presenters
Heather Buckman spent seven years teaching fourth and fifth grade before transitioning to her current role as Assistant Principal of Ridgeview Elementary in Liberty, MO, a Title 1 School; a role she has held for the last nine years.
Jill Molli is Chief Growth Officer at Conscious Discipline and a nationally recognized educator, speaker, and instructor focused on adult-first, brain-based practices. A former teacher and school counselor, she partners with districts to strengthen culture, communication, and resilience by building adult capacity in self-regulation and conflict management.
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Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach that helps schools and districts create safe, connected, and resilient learning environments—starting with adults. Grounded in brain science, it equips educators with practical strategies to regulate their own responses, model essential life skills, and respond to behavior in ways that build trust and strengthen relationships.
Through a scalable system of professional learning—including training, coaching, immersive institutes, and job-embedded resources—Conscious Discipline supports consistent, districtwide implementation. The result is measurable impact: improved school climate, fewer disruptions, stronger relationships, and increased staff confidence and retention. By building adult capacity as the foundation for change, Conscious Discipline helps districts move beyond one-time initiatives to achieve sustainable, system-level transformation that lasts.
