Paul has been an educator for 17 years. Initially a 5th grade teacher and coach, his found passion for creating a caring and engaging learning environment led him to having experiences in counseling, managing After School Care programs, and eventually as a principal at an All-Boys school, St. Andrew’s Preparatory School for Boys. Over time, his understanding of the science of child development and his close relationships with students led him to self-directed learning. In 2020, he co-founded Wyoming’s first self-directed learning environment, WyldFlower Learning Community. With this experience, and his passion for student centered learning greater than ever, he is excited to lead and collaborate with experts, parents, and children in offering a dynamic, engaging and compassionate learning environment.

With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, Dr. Khanh Tran has earned a strong reputation in the Sheridan community. As one client shared, he demonstrates a “genuine concern for others… extremely ethical… helpful, courteous, genuine, compassionate, and respectful.” He has worked with hundreds of children as a classroom teacher, mindfulness instructor, and therapist. Khanh’s deep expertise in child development and his patient-centered approach have guided his work leading trainings and workshops in Conscious Parenting—transforming how countless adults engage with children through a more present, attentive, and evolving lens. By rigorously training our CCs and volunteers and modeling curiosity and inquiry as a Lead Conscious Collaborator, he brings his unique skillset to The Grove in ways that are both impactful and inspiring.

We are actively engaged in interviews with unique individuals who embody self-awareness, compassion, listening and modeling passions and learning. Through a careful interview process, we will shortly be introducing this individual here. They will exhibit:

• Supporting Lead Conscious Collaborators in holding space for a respectful, learner-driven environment through listening and modeling
  
• Lead or co-facilitate interest-based enrichment experiences (e.g., art, music, movement, nature, or other creative disciplines) based on student curiosity and participation
  
• Assist with preparation and organization of materials and learning spaces
  
• Help with supervision and engagement, ensuring emotional and physical safety while encouraging autonomy
  
• Participate in observing and documenting student interests, growth, and engagement in collaboration with the Lead Conscious Collaborators
  

As a psychologist with the Sheridan VA Health Care System, Dr. Vivianne Tran promoted mental wellness and resilience among veterans. She has participated in public forums and summits such as Sheridan Media’s “Showing Our Resilience: A Community Mental Health Summit” and contributed expert advice via “Public Pules” on managing mental health during the pandemic. Now working independently at Inspire Psychological Center, LLC, she specializes in trauma, personality, resilience, and mindfulness-based therapy with a strong clinical emphasis on helping individuals cultivate resilience and healing. Overall, she is well-regarded for fostering a safe and constructive therapeutic environment. As a consultant at The Grove, her role will find her leading in the initial design of the learning space and training our Conscious Collaborators and Parent Volunteers to implement best practices when working with children.