Group of adults and children engaging in learning activities in a cozy setting. Text overlay reads: 'Building Positive Culture through the lens of Mindfulness-Based Social Emotional Learning.'

Welcome to JL Education, an educational consultancy focused on fostering positive school cultures.

Led by experienced educator Joanne Lo, we explore tools and strategies rooted in mindfulness-based social and emotional learning (MBSEL) principles.

Our services cater to community members working with children, including parents, educators, and school staff. We offer essential skills to promote mindfulness, emotional awareness, and effective communication in educational settings.

Discover practical strategies to enhance student engagement and create a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.

Services

  • The whole-school training equips all staff with well-being tools and practical strategies, fostering community and collaboration across the school.

  • The 1:1 program offers four weekly Zoom sessions to help school staff regain emotional balance, build a hopeful mindset, and develop practical strategies for managing daily demands.

  • The online training offers four flexible, one-hour sessions to help staff normalize conversations around emotional well-being and support students through collaborative and empathetic group discussions.

  • Joanne co-founded Our Mindful Connection Club, offering a six-week SEL program with mindful practices, resources, staff training, and optional holiday clubs or in-school emotional literacy sessions.

  • Well-being, mindfulness, and SEL topics are available, with collaboration opportunities open to partners aligned with JL's mission.

  • Support includes mindfulness and SEL strategies for home, curated reading spaces, emotional literacy guidance, speaker engagements, collaborations, and articles.

A group of people sitting on the floor in a circle, engaged in a discussion. They are in a well-lit room with educational materials, papers, and candles on the floor. One person is speaking while others listen and take notes.

“What you bring to the world is one of a kind- so keep shining as you true self”

— Joanne

  • Joanne is a competent school leader with a real passion for child education

    I worked with Joanne Lo at x Scandi school in 2015. At the time, Joanne was the Head Teacher of the school and I was a school governor. Joanne is a competent school leader with a real passion for child education. She marks herself as someone who creates a warm and support team culture amongst her staff as well as more broadly across the school cohort. Although Joanne resigned the school at the end of the year this culture still persis to this day and is one of the characteristics that continues to distinguish the school. I wish Joanne the best of luck with her future endeavors to improve education for children in the UK and beyond.

    Peter Melbye, School Governor

  • Joanne has always managed her team in a mindful way

    I had the privilege of overseeing and working with Joanne on a regular basis while she was the Headmistress of a startup Scandinavian School in Central London where she lead a team of seven teachers. Joanne has always managed her team in a mindful way where he ideal aim was to empower and build her team up! She provided a positive environment where her teachers worked alongside and felt their voices were always heard. She leader with her heart and that has always served her well. I wish Joanne every success in her new endeavour in teacher’s training and believe she will be a great asset in lifting spirits up in these crucial times.

    Alex Kahn, Trustee

  • Over the years Joanne has become an amazing and supportive friend both professionally personally

    I met Joanne when we both worked at a school in London years ago she has always been an inspiring person and inspirational teacher. Joanne lated consulted for a school I was heading, coaching in Peace Education which was life changing for both the staff and children. Over the years Joanne has become an amazing and supportive friend both professionally personally. She is professional, knowledgeable and highly committed! Highly recommend her!

    Tunmike Quadri, Colleague

  • As a leader, Joanne is attentive, professional and encouraging

    I had the pleasure of working with Joanne Lo. I was a volunteer when Joanne had the position of Head Teacher. She had daily responsibility for seven teacher and a group of volunteers that supported the daily school activities. I am greatly convinced that Joanne will be of great value to any organisation she joins in the future. While I worked with Joanne, she was a fantastic personal inspiration in terms of her tremendous commitment to teaching, her inner passion and enthusiasm and her great personal and mental skills in relation to social interaction. As a leader, Joanne is attentive, professional and encouraging. She has an ability to always support people around her through her emphasis on inner motivation and open dialogue. As a volunteer, I could always go to Joanne to discuss a problem. She is very ambitious and puts a lot of effort in giving children the best conditions in their future lives. She had the ability to staff organized in stressed situations. At last, she is an extremely hardworking person who never leaves any task unsolved.

    Ida Niebur Kristensen, Volunteer staff

  • I experienced how she offered tools for the staff and students to approach education in a positive way.

    I had the pleasure of working with Joanne at Dania when I was volunteering as a teacher assistant and she was Head Teacher. I experienced how she offered tools for the staff and students to approach education in a positive way. She did one-to-one meetings daily with students to ensure their continuous wellbeing and she motivated both staff and parents to contribute to the culture of the school. It was a big loss when Joanne continued her journey away from Dania. I highly recommend her.

Child playing with colorful expandable ball, sitting on orange rug with stuffed toys and a pop it fidget toy nearby, in a room with pale blue chairs.
Various papers and booklets related to emotional health and coping strategies, including an "Emotional Tool Kit" and mood charts labeled with emotions like "Angry," "Sad," and "Calm."
Close-up of a booklet titled "Peace Education" by Joanne Lo, placed on a table with another publication and a pen beside it.
Child with a striped shirt and bow headband, holding a pen, sitting at a table with stuffed toys and a workbook
A group of children sitting on an orange blanket, engaged in activities with a female adult in a bright room. The children are playing with various toys and objects, including a basket and a toy camera. A table with a glittery cloth is visible in the
Child coloring at a table with a worksheet titled "Friendships and Relationships," surrounded by stickers, pencils, and a plush toy.
Two children sitting at a table with drawings, colorful markers, and stuffed toys, smiling as they hold photographs. The room has a bright, airy atmosphere with a water dispenser in the background.

“Joanne is a charming and intelligent person who inspires confidence. Highly recommended in all things educational!” Danny Curran

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