Raising Superman: Chapter 1

In Top-Notch Villages, families and village members align so children win.

The Heartbeat of My Work: Raising Superman™ and the Village Engagement Matrix™

Every child’s journey is shaped by three powerful forces:

1. The child themself, with their unique strengths and potential.

2. The family, carrying love, stress, and hope into every moment.

3. The village members — teachers, providers, mentors, leaders — who show up to guide, support, and extend the circle of care.

When these three characters align, children thrive. When they don’t, opportunities are lost.

This was the lesson of my life as a mother raising a son on the autism spectrum, and it became the foundation of my research as an educator and strategist. Out of that lived experience was born the Village Engagement Matrix™ — a practical framework for building Top-Notch Villages™ where children feel safe, families feel supported, and staff feel valued enough to stay.

If you’ve ever wondered how to move from good intentions to real alignment, this is where it begins.

Start here: Chapter One of Raising Superman™.

It’s the story that gave birth to the framework — and the reason I believe engagement isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a lifeline.

🟢 Read Chapter One