As a Montana public school teacher for 41 years, I was blessed with a fulfilling career that led to recognition for National Board Certification, Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, Unsung Heroes Award, Meritorious Awards, appointment by governor to Certification Standards Practice and Advisory Council, and $20,000 Toyota Tapestry Award. In addition, teaching experiences led to being a published children’s author. Although the awards were appreciated, the true reward was doing what I loved each day; inspiring and contributing to the future by teaching children. Building relationships throughout the community with students, parents, colleagues, and the public is another asset of being a public educator. Described as a lifelong learner, after retirement, I completed credentialing in ministry. I now serve as the Family Care Pastor for New Life Church in Fairfield, MT, and associate with Stillwater Hospice in Great Falls, MT. As part of my Family Care Ministry, I am working with children and families. I secured a grant for teaching Raising Highly Capable Kids. Raising Highly Capable Kids is nationally recognized for positively supporting the mental health of all children, providing strategies for teachers when supporting children in their classrooms. State agency Promice686 encourages the implementation of strategies from Raising Highly Capable Kids when working with children struggling with behavior. This workshop will explain Raising Highly Capable Kids including a panel of experts for questions and answers.