The RULER Approach, developed by researchers at Yale University, is an evidence-based social and emotional learning program dedicated to enriching the lives of educators, students, and families.
Our Trainers
Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is the Founder of Ruler Group, where he works with school systems in the areas of assessment, training, and leadership development. He is the lead developer of The RULER Approach to Social and Emotional Learning, which posits that teaching children and adults the skills associated with Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating emotions is the foundation to personal, social, and academic success. Over the last decade Dr. Brackett has delivered keynote addresses to dozens of school districts and ... More
Susan E. Rivers, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Program Development
Susan E. Rivers, Ph.D. oversees product development, assessment, and business operations, and also works with school systems on adopting and sustaining The RULER Approach to Social and Emotional Learning. She is a developer of The RULER Approach and a contributor to the design and content of its curriculum, workshops, and training programs. Dr. Rivers is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Psychology at Yale University, where she earned her doctorate, and also is the Associate Director of the Health, ... More
Allison Holzer, M.A.T. & C.P.C.C., Senior Consultant, Training and Coaching
As an educator, coach, and consultant, Allison provides trainers, administrators, and teachers professional development support on all aspects of The RULER Approach. Allison trains and manages a team of certified RULER trainers that bring The RULER Approach to schools throughout the United States. She develops materials to enhance the implementation of RULER at classroom, school, and district levels. She also has co-developed the Feeling Words Curriculum: K-2 training, leading to the expansion of The RULER Approach to ... More
Robin Stern, Ph.D., Senior Consultant
Robin Stern, Ph.D., is an educator, psychotherapist and psychological consultant who has developed and implemented programs to promote personal and professional growth through self-awareness, emotional competence and ethical leadership. She is a licensed psychoanalyst and practicing psychotherapist with over twenty years of experience treating individuals, couples and groups. Dr. Stern holds a masters degree in Personality and Social Development, a doctorate in Applied Psychology and Research Design, as well as a post-doctoral certificate in Psychoanalytic ... More
Janet Patti, Ed.D., Senior Consultant
Janet Patti, Ed.D., is an internationally recognized educator and author in the field of conflict resolution, intergroup relations, and educational leadership. She currently is a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Hunter College. She is the Co-Director of the Leadership Center at Hunter College and Coordinator of the Education Administration and Supervision Aspiring Leaders Program. Dr. Patti is a member of the Leadership Team of the Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and the Vice President of ... More