Dr. Peter Gray

 Professor of Psychology, Boston College

 Dr. Gray is a research professor at Boston College, in Psychology and Neuroscience. His recent work focuses primarily on children's natural ways of learning and the value of play from an evolutionary perspective.

Peter’s research focuses on  how children educate themselves through play and exploration, when they are free to do so. Peter's work is fast gaining recognition with parents as the movement back to unsupervised, even risky, play is dawning.  

Zahra Lightway, M.Ed, 

Vision Catalyst & Education Consultant

Vision Catalyst with a passion for education innovation, Zahra worked as a teacher for all ages & teacher trainer. She initiated public school-wide reform &  founded a  private school to see what was possible. There she developed the Light Way System of "learning as a way of life" that brings joy back to learning and heals body, mind and soul. 

Now as co-founder of Light Way Learning, she is on a mission to make learning a liberating force for change by empowering parents to become confident, highly qualified home educators using the Light Way System. 

Judy Guadalupe

Parent, Teacher & Child Guide

Judy specializes in supporting parents, teachers, and children through personalized guidance and calming techniques. She works with sensitive children and their families, offering both remote and in-person sessions to help navigate daily challenges and find authentic self-expression.

After years of working with families, Judy has learned that these children often need different approaches than traditional methods provide. Known for bringing warmth and humor to her work, she helps families find joy during challenging moments.

Judy supports children and families, sharing practical wisdom about walking alongside these remarkable kids. She believes in empowering children by first empowering the adults who guide them. 

Terese Damlos M.Ed. BA

Parent & Education Coach For
"Out-of-the-Box" Children.

Terry is a co-creator of New Education.  After raising four out-of-the-box children and teaching in the system for 20 years, she opened her own school, Open Doors.    She had seen how children’s spirits dimmed inside the system.  She wanted to assist these wonderful beings.  

Her children, both biologically and in the classroom, taught her amazing lessons…not always easy.  She offers her story and experience to those parents, organizations, and systems that wish to hear about alternative ways to walk with these magnificent children. She teaches a way to empower the children by empowering ourselves. 

Peter Tongue

Parent, Educator & Child Counselor

For 30 years, Peter taught and lead at two prominent independent schools, giving him deep insight into what works for children. His extensive work with highly sensitive and gifted adolescents showed him that traditional approaches often fail those who need creative outlets and learning environments that honor their unique perspectives.

Currently Peter counsels individuals and groups in spiritual emergence, overcoming obstacles, and finding one's true life purpose.  He is particularly attuned to the new children, helping them discover the gifts within their supposed "challenges", as well as bridging communication between them and their parents, helping each to find a much deeper understanding of the other.

Cezarina Trone

Certified Coach

Cezarina specializes in coaching teachers, parents, and administrators, creating youth wellness programs, and teaching mindfulness and stress management techniques for both adults and children. She helps educators develop self-coaching skills and fosters better communication between students, teachers, and administrators.

Cezarina is passionate about helping people recognize their potential and achieve their goals. Through practical coaching methods and real-life examples, she inspires educators, parents, and students to pursue their vision, reinvent themselves when needed, and find fulfillment in their personal and professional lives.

Emily Waymire

Certified Family Constellations Practitioner &
Creator of Visual Somatic Therapies (VAST)

Emily is certified to facilitate Family Constellation work through the Hellinger Institute of California, the North American International Constellation Intensive for trainers, and the working group for systemic resolutions of the International Bert Hellinger Institute.

Passionate about whole systems thinking as essential to children's development, Emily offers parenting classes grounded in somatic listening. She maintains a private practice in energy medicine, supporting clients in their journey toward greater awareness and healing.