Sarah Frayer’s contributions to education are marked by her innovative teaching approaches and her advocacy for SEL as a foundational component of student development. Her leadership in integrating SEL into curriculum frameworks reflects her belief in the transformative impact of social and emotional learning and resilience-building on academic achievement and personal growth. Ms. Frayer completed her Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning at National University, was honored as the National University Teacher of the Year (Washington D.C.) in 2019 and is a current PhD student at Hampton University.