St. Martin’s-In-The-Field Episcopal School Hosts Author Kris Corbett For Faculty Professional Development

St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal School was excited to host author Kris Corbett for a professional development session for its faculty and staff in late February to talk about her most recent publication, “Bravely Bleeding.” Corbett talked about how her journey through trauma, from being a part of the medical field to being the patient, relates to teachers and their critical roles as educators.

Corbett is an author, poet, speaker, registered nurse, and basketball coach whose writing bridges clinical understanding with the deeply human experience of trauma, recovery and identity. She frequently speaks to health care teams, trauma-informed organizations, mental health communities, and women’s groups, sharing insights shaped by life experience and years in patient care.

“We are excited for her to speak with our faculty and staff about how her story can relate to the field of education and the role of teachers not only as educators but as caregivers,” said St. Martin’s Associate Head of School Heather Bosanko.

Her talks create connection, awareness, and hope for audiences seeking trauma-informed understanding. She most commonly speaks about trauma identity and healing, storytelling and art as recovery tools, mental wellness for nurses, and much more.

By sharing her story, Corbett reminded teachers of how their influence extends far beyond academics and how they might experience similar themes in the classroom. She hopes to broaden their understanding of trauma-informed care and deepen awareness of how childhood experiences outside of school often shape what unfolds inside the classroom.

Corbett frequently discusses how teachers and coaches from her childhood deeply influenced her life growing up, and the impact that they still have on her life today.