Laurie Gabriel is a writer, public speaker, and musical performer. Her teaching career spans over three decades. She has published resource guides for schools and is the producer of the documentary film Heal Our Schools. She has spoken across the USA about seeing life through a child's perspective. She delivered a Tedx Talk at Mountain View College in Dallas, Texas, and has presented numerous workshops at national education conferences. Laurie holds a Texas certificate in conflict resolution and mediation. She has visited over fifty countries and is passionate about researching other cultures. Raising a child (who traveled to all those countries with her) has allowed her to see things from a more carefree perspective. She hopes she never loses the ability to see the world and its inhabitants through eyes of wonder.