Maureen Thompson, M.Ed is a Special Education teacher and Behavior Specialist. In addition to being an award-winning Special Education teacher, she ran after school Social Skills programs for fifteen years in the Roaring Fork Valley.  Maureen is no stranger to the trauma of mental illness. After having experienced her husband’s suicide in 2006, she realized the importance of social-emotional wellness and forming healthy relationships starts at a young age. She believes all kids deserve to have fun, enjoy friendships and understand how to manage emotions and stress.  She has a gift for connecting with kids and truly believes EVERYONE benefits from improved social-emotional wellness.