Katrina Huels

Katrina G. Huels is an educational consultant and former special education leader with more than twenty years of experience working across classrooms, specialized programs, and district leadership. Her work focuses on helping educators sustain their passion and effectiveness in one of the most emotionally demanding fields, drawing on a background in psychology, neuroscience‑informed practice, and educational leadership to translate research on emotional intelligence, neuroplasticity, and professional resilience into practical tools for everyday school settings.

She is the author of Transformational Tools for Special Educators: How to Beat Burnout and Become the Best at What You Do (Corwin, 2026), which provides research‑backed strategies across the five domains of emotional intelligence to help special educators reduce stress and burnout. Huels also wrote The Motivation Toolkit: Cultivate Your Inner Drive and the Transformational Tools for Educators Workbook: Activities to Beat Burnout, a companion resource designed for educators and leaders across roles.