Emily Kienzle is known by her clients as a “come as you are” person who shows up ready to help. She joined St. David’s in 2021 as a Children’s Mental Health Case Manager and is now completing her Master of Social Work from Simmons University. Learn more about Emily’s career journey in this article.
As events continue to unfold nationally, many in our community are once again feeling the weight of rhetoric that targets and dehumanizes people of color. Recent comments from the president have caused deep hurt, particularly here in Minnesota where they were directed at our beloved Somali community, after attacks have already been underway in our Latino, Black, and Indigenous communities for months, years, and decades as well.
Pausing to experience and honor gratitude can feel strange in an uncertain world. Gratitude isn't a luxury. It's a stabilizing force widening the capacity to cope with life’s inevitable challenges.
Attributes like empathy and compassion aren't just "nice to have," they are "have to have"! That's the case not only for caring, connected families and communities, but for academic and professional success. St. David's experts share how these skills can be built, and the gifts they offer children, for life.
Choosing the right early childhood education setting for your child is a big decision. We unpack what to look for, based on decades of research and experience from experts and right here, in St. David's inclusive preschool classrooms.
Every child, and every individual, has their own way of being in the world. And every difference carries its own beauty, reflecting the rich diversity of the human experience. At St. David's, we honor each child and family's unique gifts while supporting them through challenge, as we work toward a world of compassion and unity.
When it comes to autism, parents deserve trustworthy guidance grounded in science and compassion. St. David’s Medical Director Dr. Rachel Bies shares what she most wants families to know—from what’s proven to what’s still being studied.
We’ve spent over a year on a path of reflection and discovery as we have been carefully building our new brand identity and today, we have the pleasure of inviting you to join us on our path forward.
Our response to recent statements about autism and it's causes.
