The Vital Art of Happiness

What is the one thing we all need to grow and flourish as individuals? Happiness! While it’s one of the most basic aspects of life, it's also one of the most overlooked. Yet, happiness influences every other part of our lives. Join us for The Vital Art of Happiness and discover the essential pillars of happiness. Learn practical tools to develop habits that create and sustain happiness in your life, every day, all the time.

This course is based on the Harvard course Managing Happiness and the book Happy for No Reason by Marci Shimoff.

Instructor: Jeanine Olvera
Jeanine Olvera is a Master Educator and Coach specializing in Communication and Happiness. With a Bachelor's degree in English and Communications and a Master's degree in Reading from St. Mary's University, Jeanine has also studied abroad at the University of London and Oxford University through New York University. She is also a certified consultant with the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights.

As a Reading Specialist and Gifted and Talented educator with a focus on Language and Communication studies, Jeanine brings over four decades of experience working with children and nearly as many years in the medical field. She passionately believes in teaching to the Whole Child and Whole Brain, constantly seeking the latest research to enhance her work.

Jeanine lives in San Antonio, TX, with her husband, two wonderful boys, three cool cats, and an array of deer and birds she fondly calls her "babies." She enjoys reading about all things British and historical fiction.