About Helen
Dr Helen Street is an internationally recognised behavioural scientist, author and expert in school wellbeing and learning engagement. With a background in applied social psychology and more than 25 years’ experience working with schools around the world, she is the co-founder of Positive Schools and the founder of Contextual Wellbeing.
Helen has been a leading voice in reshaping the way schools think about and support wellbeing, and has worked with schools across four continents, including in every Australian state and territory. She has supported schools in both the short term and in building long-term partnerships that translate research into meaningful, real-world practice.
‘Leaning In: The Educator’s Guide to Loving Stress’ is Helen’s seventh book.
What the experts are saying
"Helen Street understands schools. She understands the complexity, demands and deep sense of purpose that sit at the heart of teaching and educational leadership."
Rebecca Clarke
Principal, Methodist Ladies’ College, Western Australia
Board Director, Association of Heads of Independent Schools Australia (AHISA)
"Leaning In: The Educator’s Guide to Loving Stress arrives at a critical moment, offering both a practical and compassionate examination of one of the most significant challenges facing education systems worldwide."
Lisa Rodgers, PSM
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Council for Educational Research
Former Director General, Western Australian Department of Education.
“Many profound and core human insights are simple, but difficult to reach if we have been conditioned to think otherwise. Helen Street has undertaken a valuable and life-changing journey on our behalf when it comes to our approach to stress."
Olli-Pekka Heinonen
Director General,
International Baccalaureate Organization
