ABOUT LYNN
Award-Winning Educator | Literacy & Student Well-being | Author | Speaker
Lynn McLaughlin, MEd, BEd, BA, is an award-winning educator, author, speaker, and education consultant with more than 35 years of experience in education. Her work brings together evidence-based literacy practices, the Science of Reading, and student well-being to help children, educators, and families develop the skills and confidence to thrive.
Lynn's career has spanned teaching, school leadership, educational consulting, and post-secondary education. She has served as a teacher, principal, vice-principal, and Superintendent of Education, and has taught Educational Assistants at St. Clair College.
Literacy & Professional Learning
Lynn works with EOS Learningin Canada to deliver professional learning in Lexia and PowerUp literacy programs. Her work focuses on evidence-based literacy practices, the Science of Reading, data-informed instruction, and helping educators identify the next steps students need to strengthen their reading skills.
Where Literacy and Well-being Meet
Lynn believes that literacy and well-being are deeply connected. When children have the skills to access learning and the tools to understand themselves, navigate challenges, and solve problems, they are better positioned to participate confidently in school and in life.
Empowering children, educators, and families with the skills to read, think, connect, and thrive.
Congratulations to the 2025 Women Changing the World Leaders
Susan Crossman (Crossman Communications), Trish Tonaj (Share Your Stories), Brenda Andress (SheIs Sports), Lynn McLaughlin (The Power of Thought) and Elaine Uskoski (Video Gaming Addiction)
Author & Creator
Lynn is the co-author and creator of the Mom's Choice Award-winning The Power of Thought children's book series and game, created with her niece Amber Raymond, MSW. The resources give children, families, and educators practical strategies for self-awareness, problem-solving, positive choices, and well-being.
She is also the author of Steering Through It, a memoir, and Jackson, a novel exploring a family's experience with debilitating anxiety. Her work as an author reflects her commitment to using stories and practical resources to help people navigate life's challenges.
The SYS global community is supporting small businesses through an annual grant program celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit, mentorship, and breaking barriers to success. Our mission is to increase the visibility of each business, encourage collaboration and build connections through community impact.
Community and Giving Back
Lynn is honoured to support charitable organizations that directly help children, families, and communities.
Accredited Certifications
Lynn is:
💥 A Woman dedicated to changing our way of thinking about our Overall Health and well-being - Moving from Reactive to proactive.
💥 Consistently Operating From the highest level of integrity. There will be no surprises.
💥 Passionate about developing and sharing resources that meet the EVER-CHANGING needs of adults and children.
💥 Committed to creating a community of learners who support and inspire one another.
💥 A professional speaker who engages and is responsive to her audiences.
Additional Qualifications
— Present Like a Pro Public Speaking Certification
— Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)
— Mindful Schools
— Diversity and Inclusion
— Accessibility Awareness
— Leading with Positivity
— Threat Risk Assessments
— Dealing with Difficult People
— Courageous Conversations