About Us

Dr. Leslie Anway is the Director of Resilient Schools for the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office. She is a nationally certified school psychologist and a certified clinical trauma specialist, but her greatest certification is that of being a grandmother to three amazing grandchildren. With nearly 30 years practicing in the field of education, Leslie has merged her experiences as scientist and practitioner to advocate for whole-child healing-centered school environments that prioritize space for staff wellness. Leslie has provided statewide and national trainings on trauma, social emotional learning, and the integration and implementation of proactive frameworks of support into climate and culture, but her strength is in facilitating systems change through connection-building and meaningful learning opportunities that provide innovative avenues for sustainability.

The Neurosequential Network™ acknowledges that Leslie has completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 (trainer) of the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics NMT), the Neurosequential Model of education (NME), and the Neurosequential Model of Reflective Supervision (NMRS). Leslie is also certified as a trainer for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and the ACES Consortium. She is the co-founder of Flourish Learning Group, LLC and the PRISM© Framework. Leslie is a member of the National Comprehensive Care Network’s Student and Staff Well-Being Workgroup and a proud Board Member of Casa de Los Niňos.

Anthony B. Guillen, MSW, CSSW is a Latine Bilingual Clinician in an ORR facility supporting unaccompanied children, a consultant with Resilient Schools for the Pima County School Superintendent's Office and a former School Safety and Social Wellness Specialist with the Arizona Department of Education. He is an Arizona Certified School Social Worker who has advocated for equitable practices, social-emotional learning, and meeting the needs of every child, family, and community. Anthony has provided training and education to multiple schools, districts, and state stakeholders in trauma responsive practices, family and community engagement, adult SEL, prevention activities, and importance of mental wellness. With experience in behavioral health and building relationships with marginalized populations, Anthony continues to strive in making equitable change to see educational institutions thrive and flourish. He is a co-founder of Flourish Learning Group, LLC and the PRISM© Framework.