Meet the Team

Junior Genius Global Team

Family, friendship, and a shared passion for children's wellness came together to form the Junior Genius Global team, dedicated to preventative measures for children's mental health.

Andrea Jebb

Andrea Jebb

Founder

Andrea is a mother to 4 beautiful boys and the founder of the largest early childhood education centre & Ireland's first wellness school. Andrea opened the school when she was only 18 years old, and now she supports more than 400 children and their families. She is passionate about the importance of the Formative Years and advocates for preventative measures in children's mental health. She is the Author of inspirational children's books and the vision behind Education from the Heart.

Christine Clinton

Christine Clinton

Co-Founder

Christine is the Chair of the Global Wellness for Children Initiative and Recipient of Debra Simon Award for Leader in Furthering Mental Wellness. She is certified in the PECO program, level 1 & 2 - The First 1,000 days, preconception, pregnancy wellness and the first two years of life with Dr Sergio Pecorelli. Christine is a leading expert in cancer care with an award-winning cancer care programme. Andrea is Christine's dear Niece. With an incredible bond they always dreamed of a full holistic curriculum that would support children for years to come.

Emer Sproule

Emer Sproule

Company Manager & Early Years Curriculum Expert

Emer has over ten years experience in international education working across the Middle East & Asia. She has a broad perspective and deep understanding of varied cultural contexts in education and is passionate about empowering educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to support their students' emotional and mental health. This has lead her to develop a variety of early years workshops for parents and teachers. Emer & Andrea have been friends for more than 15 years with a shared passion for positive change in Early Childhood Education.

Developing Education from the Heart - A 5 year Pilot Study in partnership with Junior Genius Ireland & Global Wellness for Children Initiative

Developing Education from the Heart

Where: Junior Genius Childcare, Dublin Ireland

When: 2018 - 2022

Who was involved?

Over 300 children and their families, 50 Passionate Early Childhood Educators, Child Psychologists, Early Learning Experts & Wellness Specialists

Children Learning
Study Results

Key Findings:

  • Improved Classroom Behaviors
  • Less Behavior Challenges
  • Better understanding of their emotions
  • Co-regulation & self-regulation
  • Increase in confidence
  • Increased classroom participation
  • Support for children will neuro-diverse needs.
Background detail

Education from the Heart was independently reviewed by:

Deborah McNelis

Deborah McNelis

Founder, Brain Insights

Dr Donna Volpitta

Donna Volpitta

Ed,D, Co Founder Mental Health Literacy Collaborative

Deborah Wilson

Deborah Wilson

Founder Wellgate Health

Our Team has over 50 years experience combined in the Education and Wellness Sector