EMPOWERING SCHOOLs COMMUNITIES

Building Resilient, Connected & Thriving School Communities

At Thriving Schools, we believe that true success in education goes beyond academics—it’s about fostering wellbeing, resilience, and a sense of purpose for students, educators, and school communities. Using the science of Positive Psychology and cutting-edge coaching methodologies, we partner with schools to create tailored wellbeing programs that inspire lasting change.

Our evidence-based approach equips students with self-awareness, teachers with practical tools, and parents with strategies to support a thriving learning environment. From curriculum development to staff coaching and student leadership initiatives, we provide holistic solutions that empower every member of the school community to grow.

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Transforming School Wellbeing with Proven Strategies

From tailored curriculum development to educator coaching and student empowerment programs, Thriving Schools delivers evidence-based solutions that foster resilience, connection, and lifelong learning. Let’s create a thriving school community together.

A Science-Backed Path to Thriving Schools

We believe wellbeing is the foundation of academic and personal success. Our evidence-based approach integrates Positive Psychology, resilience-building strategies, and data-driven insights to create meaningful, lasting change within school communities.

Access expert insights, interactive workshops, and evidence-based strategies designed to support educators, students, and parents in building resilience and fostering a positive learning environment. Explore our resources to empower your school community.

Practical Tools for Lasting Wellbeing

What Schools Are Saying

  • “Johanna is a great coach in that, throughout the sessions, she adjusts her style to the needs of her client. She has helped me find clarity in both my work and personal goals and I’m also enjoying the sessions as they are fun and dynamic. Johanna integrates her experience within education and as an entrepreneur and therefore relates to my work issues. Alongside her coaching, Johanna has provided extensive, engaging and professional face-to-face and online training programs for staff at my company and is highly engaging and entertaining. I highly recommend Johanna as a professional coach and trainer.”

    Karl von der Luhe, Ubisoft Producer,
    Annecy, France.

  • "Jo is a natural communicator with a deep well of empathy. Her style is a blend of warmth and focused energy, ensuring she creates a kind and welcoming environment, yet ensures a productive session and a focus on the long term benefits to coaching. Highly recommended.”

    Michael Brown, APAC Bidding Lead at Linesight,
    Singapore based.

  • "When I started my role as a Wellbeing teacher under the mentorship of Ms. Johanna Crichton, my experience at school became immensely rewarding. Her guidance is one of the key reasons I enjoy my work so much. I am continually impressed by her up-to-date knowledge and passion for coaching and mentoring teachers dedicated to educating the youth. Ms. Crichton is admired for her exceptional management skills, balancing efficiency and support in a variety of situations. "

    Muse Miao – Chinese Language IBDP Examiner, The Australian International School Singapore. 

  • "Johanna is a very engaging, empathic coach who really supports you in helping you achieve your transformational goals. I worked very closely with her during my ICF certified coaching course as a cohort in my learning circle and was always impressed with her level of commitment. Despite the fact that it was in a learning environment, she really helped me to reflect on a real life goal, visualize it from different perspectives and let me discover my own solution. We maintain contact beyond our learning experience, and she helps me to be a better coach through exchanging experiences and it is truly a pleasure to know her."

    Andrew Hunt – Head of Learning and Development, Hilti, Singapore. 

  • "Johanna has consistently delivered extensive, engaging, and professional training programs for staff at various international schools, both in-person and online. Her expertise spans both academic and wellbeing realms, making her an invaluable resource for educators seeking to enhance their teaching strategies and overall school culture. Her deep understanding of academic frameworks, combined with her passion for wellbeing, empowers staff to foster positive learning environments that support both student achievement and mental health. Johanna's dedication, professionalism, and exceptional communication skills make her a standout facilitator. I highly recommend her to any school looking to advance their academic and wellbeing initiatives."

    Timothy Hudson – Head of Curriculum, The Australian International School, Singapore

  • "Thriving Schools workshops are meticulously designed to be interactive and impactful, ensuring participants not only learn but also feel inspired to apply new techniques in their classrooms and beyond. Johanna's dynamic presentation style and ability to connect with diverse audiences have earned her high praise from educators and school leaders alike. I was so impressed at the high level of engagement from students, staff and parents throughout our term long partnerships. All of us entered the space and joined the online sessions with energy and curiosity."

    Senior Student, Melbourne Girls Grammar School 2024

  • "Quite simply Ms Crichton is the true embodiment of progressive, positive, holistic education. Leading with empathy and clarity, Ms Crichton guides her students to a place of self-confidence and intrinsic motivation. Personally, I found her teaching style brilliant; she always knew, often better than myself, where that boundary of my own knowledge existed. She delicately balanced her lessons so as to lead me through a process of guided discovery, making me feel empowered by my learning, giving me the confidence to stretch beyond classroom activities, and take on wider curriculum challenges as they arose. Throughout my high school experience, Ms Crichton was a pivotal role model."

    Xavier Keogh (former student of Johanna Crichton), Current Theoretical Physics Undergraduate, Imperial College London 

  • "Thriving Schools provide a partner in achieving measurable outcomes. We had been moving towards our goals for many years but struggling to sustain the momentum and drive. By working with Johanna and her team, we are finding that there is clarity and we are all moving together as a community. Our parents are also developing greater confidence in where Wellbeing, Mental Health Education and Resilience Building fit within our strategic vision, our current growth model and our daily program delivery here at school. It just makes sense to have a partnership coach as an accountability partner and for strategic alignment. "

    Ardene Mandziy, Vice Principal, UWCSEA, Singapore

  • "Ms. Crichton is an enthusiastic and humorous teacher. She is outgoing and always gets along well with the students. MS. Crichton respects our study habits and has always adopted a casual and open teaching style to encourage students to enjoy studying. At the same time, she piped up my interest in English literature, which arises from our poetry reading activities in class. Cultural exchanges are common in our classroom, as Ms.Crichton strongly encourage cultural interactions among international students by routinely assigning projects such as to introducing the home country. "

    Juanyu (Zoe) Zhao (former student of Johanna) Current student at University of Birmingham (BSc JH Econs/Political Sci)