Instructor: Amy Holland

Amy Holland
Amy Holland is a Program Specialist for Roseville City School District with more than ten years of experience in special education, including service as a Resource Specialist Teacher and Special Day Class Teacher at the elementary and middle school levels. She holds an MA in Special Education and Mild/Moderate Special Education and Multiple Subjects Credentials from Fresno Pacific University, as well as a BA in Psychology from Whitworth University. Holland is passionate about creating inclusive school communities that support and celebrate every student. Her professional expertise includes trauma-informed teaching, emotional resilience, and strategies that help educators respond effectively to students' diverse needs. Her master's thesis focused on trauma, the ACE Study, neuroplasticity, healing, and trauma-informed schools, leading to professional development for educators. She has also served on MTSS leadership teams in Selma Unified and Roseville City Unified School Districts. Through her courses, Holland equips educators with practical tools to foster inclusion, resilience, and student success.

Classes by this instructor


Trauma-Informed Teaching
Over half of public school students in the United States have experienced some form of trauma, which is associated with adverse effects on academic performance, behavior, and social emotional learning (SEL). This course is designed to help educators utilize trauma-informed strategies to create an environment that is safe and supportive for students who may have experienced trauma.

Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators
Emotional resilience is an important skill to master for educators who face emotionally charged challenges every day. The Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators professional development course builds this skill using strategies Elena Aguilar outlined in her book, Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators.