Jane Bluestein

Jane Bluestein

Jane Bluestein, PhD, has worked with students at all grade levels as a classroom teacher, crisis-intervention counselor, volunteer with high-risk youths, and teacher educator and supervisor. She has taught various undergraduate and graduate classes for teachers at nine different universities, with the majority of courses focusing on behavior management, motivation, and how to build success with a wide range of learners.

Since the 1980s, she has presented seminars and conference keynotes on five continents, working with educators, counselors, paraprofessionals, and other school staff from around the world. A dynamic and entertaining speaker, she has also appeared internationally as a talk-show guest, including as a guest expert on CNN, National Public Radio, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Dr. Bluestein’s work emphasizes practical strategies related to classroom climate and community, student behavior and self-management, effective instruction and guidance, and constructive connections with young people, especially children at risk. After more than five decades in the profession, she continues to strive to change families and schools—one heart at a time.

Dr. Bluestein is an award-winning author, having written several books for parents and caregivers, as well as a gratitude journal and a self-help book on perfectionism. Her work has been translated into a dozen languages.

Currently, Dr. Bluestein heads Instructional Support Services, a consulting and resource firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico.