The Heart of Our Work

Healing Begins With the Stories We Carry. We learn more from our own stories, our lived experiences, and our background knowledge than we ever will from cold, disconnected text. This is why the world needs a new approach to literacy — one that honors the human spirit. At The Circles for Healing Global Literacy & Innovation Institute™, we believe: When learners understand themselves, they understand others. When they can name their experiences, they can process trauma. When they connect their stories to literacy, they accelerate comprehension. And when they feel emotionally safe, their brains are free to learn. Trauma-informed literacy is not a strategy. It’s a reclamation of voice, identity, and power. This is where your healing and learning converge.

What We Do

We Transform How the World Learns, Heals, and Leads.

We merge the science of learning with the art of storytelling to:

• Close Literacy Gaps: Using trauma-informed instruction, culturally responsive strategies, and story-based meaning-making.

• Strengthen SEL & Emotional Intelligence: Healing-centered teaching that supports students’ mental wellness and identity development.

• Build Global Partnerships

• Bridging countries, cultures, and communities through literacy and digital storytelling.

• Integrate AI & Emerging Technologies: Safe, ethical, human-centered tools designed to elevate — not replace — educators and learners.

• Empower Educators & Leaders: Training, coaching, and transformational PD that shifts school culture from the inside out.

Our Signature Approach

The Jaquez Method™ Heal. Learn. Think. Lead.

The Jaquez Method— rooted in neuroscience, SEL, and narrative identity — becomes the foundation for every service we offer. The Method Includes:

• StoryMedicine™ — using personal narrative to build comprehension, resilience, and voice.

• Trauma-Informed Literacy Framework™ — evidence-based practices that accelerate learning through emotional safety.

• NeuroPhonics™ — your upcoming AI-supported reading innovation for mastering foundational literacy skills.

• Global Story Circles™ — connecting youth and educators across continents.

Our truth:

Learners master literacy fastest when they begin with their own meaning, then transfer skills to cold text with confidence, empathy, and cultural awareness.

Who We Serve

Our Work Touches Every Layer of Education & Community

✔ K–12 Schools & Districts

✔ Higher Education & Universities

✔ Nonprofits & Faith-Based Organizations

✔ International Ministries of Education

✔ Cultural Centers & Community-Based Programs

✔ Educators, Leaders, Families, and Youth

Our programs are built for those who believe education is more than standards — it’s healing, identity, justice, and liberation.

Signature Programs

Our Flagship Offerings

• Ignite the Alchemy™ — Trauma-Informed Literacy PD Series: Transformational professional learning that blends neuroscience, SEL, and story-driven literacy.

• StoryMedicine™ Workshops—Healing-centered learning experiences that support identity, resilience, and critical thinking

• International Literacy Partnerships—Teacher training, global storytelling exchanges, literacy labs, and cultural collaborations.

• AI-Enhanced Literacy & Innovation Lab—Safe, ethical tools and frameworks for integrating technology into literacy learning.

• Trauma-Informed Leadership Coaching—Supporting principals, leaders, and district teams in creating emotionally safe, high-performing cultures.