SUZANNE M.SWAIN EDS LMSW

Suzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW is a multi-award winning middle school educator & school-based therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting students, teachers, and families.

She specializes in neurodivergency, school sociology, & emotional learning for middle school students, with a focus on critical thinking — teaching kids how to understand their emotions, think through reactions, and make better decisions in school and in life.

Suzanne has worked as a middle school teacher, administrator, school librarian, professor, and licensed master social worker. Her work blends social-emotional learning (SEL), education, and practical classroom strategies that actually work in real schools.

Often described as a middle school Mary Poppins, Suzanne believes students don’t need perfection — they need adults who understand how emotions impact learning, behavior, and relationships.

Her resources are designed for:

• Middle school teachers
• Parents of tweens and teens
• School counselors and therapists
• Administrators and support staff

This site offers emotional learning tools, lessons, and insights for anyone working with middle school students who feel overwhelmed, disengaged, or misunderstood.

Emotional Learning for Middle School

I help schools and families teach emotional skills alongside academics — including emotional regulation, self-awareness, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Support for Teachers and Parents

My work supports adults who are burned out, stuck, or searching for better ways to reach middle school kids without shame-based discipline or one-size-fits-all programs.