Living amidst the sun-kissed breeze of Central Florida, Holly Clark has woven the fabric of her life with threads of deep connections, from the intimate bonds of family to the expansive reach of global travel. A dedicated partner in a 30-year relationship, and a 20-year marriage, she has navigated the waters of both personal and professional life with grace and resilience. As the CFO of a thriving small business for a quarter-century, she has balanced ledgers and life with equal adeptness. Her greatest accomplishments walk the world in the form of two fantastic, well-rounded sons, testament to her commitment to family and the cultivation of emotional intelligence. Alongside her husband, she has charted courses unknown as the chef and first mate aboard a charter catamaran, turning the open sea into a canvas for culinary and nautical adventures. Holly's passion extends beyond the horizon, aiming to make the world—and schools—a bastion of empathy and understanding. Through her writing, she shares strategies to foster emotional intelligence in children globally, a mission birthed from her belief in the transformative power of education. A life rich with the joys of sailing, writing, and continuous personal growth, Holly cherishes the beautiful relationships with her parents, step-parents, in-laws and siblings, anchoring her in a sea of love and support. With this book, she extends an invitation to educators everywhere: to join her in nurturing a future where classrooms are not just places of learning, but environments where every child's emotional well-being is prioritized—a journey that starts with us, today.
