PAMLE is proud to announce Dr. Joelle Hood as keynote speaker for our 2027 Conference.  Joelle brings over 25 years of educational and leadership experience to Thriving YOUniversity clients. As a former "Teacher of the Year" and "Principal of the Year", Joelle brings passion, energy, and expertise to helping all humans thrive. As co-founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at Thriving YOUniversity, she uses her knowledge and expertise in organizational change and leadership along with her experience as a mindfulness instructor and life coach to provide researched-based keynotes, coaching, and experiential learning workshops to individuals, groups, and organizations throughout the nation. Her areas of passion and expertise include: Social, Emotional & Academic Learning, Leadership, Positive Psychology, Human Thriving and Flourishing, Well-being, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, The Science of Belonging & Human Connection, Mindset, School Culture Transformation, Restorative Practices, Employee Engagement, Workplace Wellness, Trust, Team building, Trauma Informed Practices, and Resilience.