MEET CINDY
Cindy Kruse brings over 30 years of experience in education and a passion for empowering educators and positively impacting student learning. Half-way through her teaching career, with a desire to truly make a difference, Cindy accepted a teaching position in a low socio-economic, urban setting. This decision proved to be a critical turning point, as she learned first-hand about the power of relationships and began her journey towards understanding the importance of social and emotional learning in the classroom. Believing that relationships are our greatest currency in education has been a cornerstone of Cindy’s teaching philosophy.
Her broad teaching experiences include both urban and suburban settings in early childhood through middle school classrooms, gifted support teacher, instructional coach, professional development specialist, literacy specialist and liaison for gifted education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Cindy holds a master’s degree in education and is certified as a reading specialist, administrator, Restorative Practices Trainer, National Trainer for Youth and Mental Health First Aid, and Positive Parenting Educator.
Cindy is currently an independent educational consultant, author, presenter, keynote speaker, and instructional coach. She has trained thousands of parents and educators as she partners with schools, districts, organizations, and universities around initiatives related to restorative practices, trauma-informed classrooms, social and emotional learning, and literacy. Cindy is the author of The Ultimate Morning Meeting Playbook: The Power of Reflection for Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning.
Cindy holds the position of president-elect for the Delaware Valley Region of PASCD and is a member of the executive board for The Keystone State Literacy Association - Brandywine Valley Forge. Cindy enjoys partnering with parents, educators, and organizations to help every learner reach their potential. Whenever her schedule permits, you will find Cindy boating on the Chesapeake Bay with her family and friends as long as the sky is blue, and the air is warm!