Dr. Clayton Cook is the Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong. He is also an implementation scientist, psychologist, and former paraprofessional and middle school math teacher.

Dr. Cook has spent the past 15 years working in partnership with school systems across the country to support the implementation of effective practices that promote better and more equitable outcomes for students. He has been a professor and researcher at three universities (Louisiana State University, University of Washington, and University of Minnesota) studying topics such as implementation of evidence-based practices, educator well-being and resilience, character development, and youth mental health.

His work has been featured in the New York Times, Times Magazine, NPR, Edutopia, and other outlets. His messages about mental health promotion, adult well-being, and evidence-based practices connect with educational audiences across all levels. He has been invited to the White House and served on expert panels with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Department of Education.

Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Cook, recorded on Friday, October 3.

He can be reached at [email protected]

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