The Neuroworld Series trade books bring the Pathways to Empower elementary collection to life with vibrant illustrations, playful characters, and imaginative storytelling. Designed for all of the elementary grades, these accompanying books help students explore how their brains grow, adapt to challenges, and make confident, resilient choices every day
Book 5: Dragonflying!
This book introduces young readers to the amazing power of their brains and how being aware of their thoughts, feelings and surroundings can help them make smart decisions. This special kind of focus is called Dragonflying, and it helps kids soar through life with confidence, calm, and curiosity.
Dr. Donna Volpitta
Donna Volpitta, Ed.D. is an educator, author, and speaker who loves making the brain science of resilience and mental health easy to understand and apply. She is a co-founder of the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative, a board member of One Revolution Foundation, a member of the Mental Wellness Initiative and Children’s Wellness Initiative of the Global Wellness Institute, a Global Presence Ambassador for Parenting 2.0, and a member of the Character Collaborative. Donna is a former classroom teacher with experience in both general and special education and the mother of four fantastic young adults.
Jason Schofield
Jason Schofield is an author, educator, and speaker who makes educational content engaging and memorable. He brings his creative spirit and forward-thinking mindset to all of his projects. He is particularly passionate about finding ways to bring people together to collaborate around health and education. He is a co-founder of the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative. Jason is the father of two wonderful young children.