Professional development and trauma-informed training for mental health and educational practitioners — led by nationally respected speaker and educator Dr. Martin Freeman.
Every child deserves a safe, supportive environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive.
Dr. Freeman’s mission is to foster growth and professional excellence in the lives of mental health and educational practitioners — so they can positively impact children’s lives every single day.
When we strengthen the adults, we transform student outcomes.
Dr. Freeman is a highly regarded mental health specialist, author, and educator with over 31 years of experience in Social Work, Education, and ministry.
Currently serving as District Ombudsman for Youngstown City Schools, he has dedicated his career to improving mental health awareness and supporting youth education.
Create classrooms focused on healing and understanding.
Strengthen school culture and accountability.
Develop motivation and emotional wellness.
Manage conflict safely and effectively.
Help students overcome adversity.
Improve communication with families and staff.
Unlocking Your Potential: Building a Trauma-Informed Culture Within Your School
The Necessity of Resilience: Preparing Academically Resilient Children in K-12 Education
The Quest for Contentment was written with the intent to identify the origin of contentment and learn how to live a life of contentment. Man must endeavor, through God’s Word, to “learn” contentment.
A strategic approach to building K-12 Resilient Students.
Upcoming.
Featured Interview · Belly-Left Leadership Podcast
Youngstown City School District Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor sits down with Dr. Martin Freeman, the district’s Ombudsman, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to lead. Together they explore a people-first leadership philosophy, why active listening is the foundation of trust, and how the district is intentionally building a positive culture and climate for students and staff alike.