Hi, I'm Julia Baly — an educator, school leader, and wellness coach with nearly 30 years in NYC classrooms and schools. My path has taken me from special education teacher to high school principal to field supervisor at Teachers College, Columbia University and Hunter College. As a principal, I led real gains in graduation outcomes and cut staff turnover from 30% to under 7%, largely by building real, consistent support for teachers instead of leaving them to figure it out alone.

I'm also a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health & Wellness Coach, which is where Classroom Calm comes from, the belief that teachers can't keep pouring into their students from an empty cup. I create research-grounded tools and resources to help educators protect their energy, build sustainable habits, and get through the hard years with real support, not just encouragement.

If you're a new teacher looking for ongoing support, I also offer a monthly membership, a weekly live group coaching call, a monthly newsletter, and email support, all built to help you through your first years in the classroom.