Carla Tantillo Philibert

About the Author

Carla Tantillo Philibert is a dedicated educator and author with over two decades of experience in middle school classrooms, where she has championed the integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) into daily curricula. Holding a master's degree in education, she has served as a teacher, instructional coach, and consultant, helping schools foster environments that nurture emotional intelligence alongside academic growth. Her passion for empowering young adolescents drives her writing, which offers practical, research-backed strategies for educators facing the unique challenges of middle school dynamics. Through her work, Carla emphasizes accessible tools that build resilience, empathy, and self-awareness in students, making SEL an everyday reality rather than an add-on. Beyond the classroom, she speaks at conferences and collaborates with districts to implement sustainable SEL programs, inspiring a new generation of mindful teaching practices.