Sam P. is a special education teacher turned educational leader, keynote speaker, and behavior consultant who believes that changing the way we see challenging behavior changes the way we respond to it.

​After experiencing a life-changing moment of her own, Sam began to understand her students—and their behavior—in a completely different way. What once felt like challenging behavior to manage became an opportunity to better understand what a student might be experiencing, communicating, or carrying with them.

Today, Sam shares her story and her philosophy, Believe First. Support Second., with educators and leaders who want to move beyond simply managing challenging behavior and learn how to respond with both compassion and high expectations.​

Through keynote speaking, professional development, and consulting, Sam helps educators see the student behind the behavior, understand the why, and create environments where even the students who need us the most can experience connection, safety, and success.