Everyone talks about emotional intelligence.
Who’s actually
teaching it?
Emotional intelligence, from theory to practice – an evening for parents, guardians and educators.
WEDNESDAY, December 2nd, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
with a reception to follow
at the Trinity School, 101 West 91st Street, and via Livestream
Marc Brackett Ph.D.
Yale Center of Emotional Intelligence
Kari Ostrem
Head of Riverdale Country School
Todd Shy
Head of Avenues New York
NYC-PIA Parenting Scene is the annual New York summit for parents, educators and thought leaders to delve into best practices for raising and educating our children today.
On December 2, join NYC Heads of School Todd Shy (Avenues New York) and Kari Ostrem (Riverdale Country School) with Marc Brackett, Ph.D., founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and bestselling author of Permission to Feel and Dealing with Feeling, as they discuss realistic, practical advice for parents to navigate the issues that really matter to them, their families and their kids at every stage of childhood.
With opening remarks by Alexis Mulvihill, Head of School, Trinity School.
Everyone is welcome to come and learn from our education and parenting experts. The event will include a live panel discussion and audience Q&A, and will be available for streaming for 30 days.
Attendees are invited to a reception at Trinity following the event.