With over thirty years of experience as a teacher and school counselor, Regenia M. Rawlinson has worked with students and families from diverse cultural, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds across elementary, middle, and high schools. Since 1997, she has shared strategies for improving school climates by helping students cultivate positive attitudes toward learning. She also offers groundbreaking insights into poverty, exploring hidden causes of generational poverty and methods to reduce its negative impacts.Regenia, an acclaimed author of nine books, also harbors a profound passion for guiding introspection and fostering personal growth. She emphasizes self-reflection as a transformative tool, enabling individuals to explore their innermost emotions and understand the sources of their feelings, thereby enriching their lives. Believing in the wealth of life's lessons, she encourages an open-minded approach to uncovering valuable insights in every experience.Regenia resides in South Carolina with her husband, David. They are proud parents of three adult children and cherish the joys of grandparenthood.Read more about this authorRead less about this author