Empowering Schools, Families, and Children Through SEL and Leadership
Practical tools, proven strategies, and heartfelt guidance for student success
How Bo Knowz Learning Got Started
I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl. Over the past 30 years, I have served in public education as a teacher, vice principal, principal, director, and assistant superintendent. At every step, I was eager to learn more — and to put that learning into practice to become a more effective educator and leader. The more I discovered, the more I wanted to innovate curriculum, instruction, culture, and climate to make a meaningful difference in children’s schooling experiences.
When I was designing Personalized and Blended Learning models, the pandemic shifted everything overnight. Suddenly, education was thrust into remote mode, forcing us to rethink how learning happens. What became clear is that the changes we made during that time will extend far beyond Covid-19. Today’s curriculum must be relevant, engaging, and designed for deep, application-based learning. Students need ownership of what and how they learn, with meaningful connections to their daily lives.
That experience reinforced my belief that we must innovate — integrating technology, creativity, imagination, and social-emotional learning into every classroom. SEL skills aren’t just “extras”; they must be explicitly taught, modeled, and practiced as part of everyday instruction.
And so, with my laptop running at full speed and my faithful dog Balboa (“Bo”) by my side, Bo Knowz Learning was born. What started as an idea on my couch has grown into a mission: to equip educators, parents, and leaders with the tools to create thriving schools and families.
Thank you for visiting Bo Knowz Learning. I look forward to serving you!
Warmly,
Dr. Kimberly Honnick
Founder & CEO
Our Mission at Bo Knowz Learning
At Bo Knowz Learning, our mission is to empower students, inspire families, and transform schools through social-emotional learning, leadership development, and equity-based practices. We believe that when children feel confident, supported, and valued, they can thrive academically and personally. Our work bridges home, school, and community to create lasting impact.
🌱 Empower Students – Build confidence, self-awareness, and resilience
💡 Inspire Families – Provide practical strategies to strengthen home-to-school connections
🎓 Guide Educators – Deliver tools and training to integrate SEL and leadership practices
🌍 Transform Communities – Foster cultures of equity, belonging, and collective success
Our Core Values
At Bo Knowz Learning, our core values guide everything we do. We believe every child deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated. By staying rooted in research and fueled by compassion, we help students, families, and educators grow and thrive together.
🌱 Whole-Child Focus – Every learner is more than a test score; we nurture academic, emotional, and social growth
📚 Evidence-Based Practices – Our strategies are grounded in research and adapted to meet the unique needs of each community.
🤝 Family-School Partnerships – Parents and caregivers are essential allies in building student success
🌍 Equity & Belonging – We create inclusive spaces where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered
Trusted by Schools, Families, and Communities
I had the great pleasure of seeing Dr. Kimberly Honnick speak at the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. Her keynote speech, "Leading from Behind", was enlightening, inspiring, and absolutely fantastic! Dr. Honnick is a dynamic speaker who really knows her stuff. She gave a great overview of what it means to lead from behind, and how we can all benefit from this approach in our lives. The audience was absolutely riveted the entire time, and I know that everyone left the event feeling inspired and motivated. Dr. Honnick's years of experience in leadership and professional advocacy shone through as she gave us practical tips on how to be more effective leaders and change agents. We were especially impressed by her insights on how to better support and motivate our team members. Dr. Honnick's speech was engaging, informative, and left us eager to put her advice into practice. We are grateful to have had her share her wisdom with us and we are confident that her advice will help us to be more effective leaders in our department. Dr. Honnick is a truly gifted speaker, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an amazing, informative, and uplifting experience.
As a parent and educator, I know how important it is for children to learn critical SEL skillsets. I love that Bo Knowz Learning takes a holistic approach that engages the whole family in learning more about managing emotions and communicating needs.
We have used Dr. Honnick and Bo Knowz Learning several times for professional development, coaching, and mentoring for our teaching staff and administrators. Dr. Honnick's knowledge and experience, as well as her upbeat personality and positive attitude have been invaluable in improving the professional practice of our instructional team.
I had the privilege of working with Dr. Kimberly Honnick during her time as a principal in Newark Public Schools, and her coaching skills are truly exceptional. Kimberly's ability to guide school leaders through complex challenges is unparalleled - she combines deep knowledge with a compassionate, solution-oriented approach. Her insights into leadership development not only fostered growth but also inspired lasting change within our school's communities. Kimberly's coaching empowers leaders to build stronger teams, navigate adversity, and create positive, sustainable change.
I am preparing to reenter the world of education as an elementary school teacher after many years in another career. Viewing Slide into SEL's content and activities is helping me better understand the social and emotional needs of my future students and how I can meet them where they are so we can successfully journey together through everyday learning.
I connected with Dr. Honnick via LinkedIn at the onset of the pandemic in March of 2020. We have stayed in touch consistently ever since. I am currently in my 27th year of teaching high school social studies at a public school in Connecticut. My school has embraced the concept of SEL lessons and/or programs with our students. Additionally, I have used SEL goals through my teacher evaluation process. Kim's ideas about the importance of SEL, her vision for Bo Knowz and her passion to support teachers and students is second to none. She is the preeminent voice on this topic and I stand by all she has done. Kim is constantly asking for feedback and she strives continuously to make her product even better. She is a true friend to me and a trusted colleague and I recommend her product with zero reservations.
Why I Do This Work
I am driven by a simple truth: when children are supported, entire communities flourish. My passion for teaching, learning, and personal growth fuels everything I do, and my mission is to help every child feel seen, valued, and empowered
