A Free Workshop for Educators & Parents
with Lorraine Connell, Teen Leadership Coach & Olivia Howell, Fresh Starts Registry CEO & Cofounder
About the Workshop:
Divorce impacts more than just families—it affects classrooms, teachers, and entire school communities. Children of divorce often carry invisible challenges into their school day, and without the right support, they can fall through the cracks.
This essential free workshop brings together keynote speaker Lorraine Connell, teen leadership coach and educational expert, and Olivia Howell, co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, life/divorce coach, and former middle school teacher, for a powerful conversation on how schools and families can better support children navigating divorce.
You’ll learn about:
The unique needs of divorced families in schools
Setting clear communication expectations between home and school
Tools to foster empathy, resilience, and stability for children
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13th at 8:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Replay + Resources: Can’t make it live? Register anyway and you’ll get the replay plus bonus resources straight to your inbox.
Who Should Attend
Educators: Teachers, administrators, and staff working directly with students.
(Please note that Educators can apply to receive a 1 hour Professional Development certificate)
Parents & Caregivers: Especially those co-parenting or navigating school communication after divorce.
School Counselors & Support Professionals: Anyone helping children socially, emotionally, or academically.
If you work in a school—or are raising a family of divorce—this workshop is for you.
Meet Your Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Lorraine Connell
Founder of Peers Not Fears • Life Coach for Teens • Teen Leadership Coach
With more than 20 years in education, Lorraine specializes in social and emotional learning, helping teens build empathy, confidence, and problem-solving skills. She brings authenticity and vulnerability to her work, showing young people that leadership often emerges from setbacks.
Olivia Howell
Co-Founder & CEO of Fresh Starts Registry • Life & Divorce Coach • Educator • Podcast Host
Olivia spent a decade as a middle school teacher before founding Fresh Starts Registry, the world’s first divorce registry and support platform. For the past four years, she has worked directly with divorced families, offering tools, experts, and community support. As both a divorced parent and a child of divorce, Olivia brings lived experience and deep empathy to her coaching and advocacy.