Meet the Project Coordinator

Stephanie Crocker

I am a Second Grade teacher at Canyon Oaks Elementary, where I also proudly serve as the NVEA union site representative. My commitment to our school community is driven by a deep recognition of the need for greater grief awareness, which led me to help our school become a certified Grief Sensitive School through the New York Life’s Grief Sensitive Schools Initiative. Through my upcoming 'Art for the Heart' project, I am channeling this dedication into fostering emotional well-being by providing students with creative outlets to navigate their experiences. I believe that cultivating a healthy relationship with grief is essential for developing our students into compassionate, resilient adults. Ultimately, my goal is to continue building a supportive, grief-informed culture for all the families we serve.