Nancy E. Willard

Nancy Willard, M.S., J.D. has degrees in special education and law. She taught emotionally disturbed students. She also worked in the area of computer law and then shifted to educational technology planning. Then, students started using the Internet in school--and there was a need for someone with combined expertise in the areas of youth risk behavior, technology use, and legal issues. Along this path, Nancy realized that it is impossible to address issues of bullying in the school environment or when using digital technologies, using a 20th Century “rules and punishment” approach. Nancy presents a 21st Century approach to address the age old problem of bullying by ensuring a positive school climate, engaging students as full participants in the effort, and resolving negative incidents in a positive and restorative manner.