Amy Wade

Amy Wade is a school counselor for Canandaigua Primary School in Canandaigua, New York, where she began her career 30 years ago. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and elementary teaching certification as well as a master’s and certificate of advanced study in counseling. In addition to her work as a school counselor, Amy is an adjunct college professor and teaches coursework in education, human services, and psychology. Amy has been an educational consultant for the Center for Responsive Schools for 20 years and has trained countless teachers from a variety of settings including urban, suburban, rural, private, charter, and parochial schools. Amy is co-author of the book Empowering Educators: A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Grades K-2 as well as the book series The Bridge Forward. Amy’s most greatest accomplishment is her family and most treasured time is spent with her husband and two daughters.