Our Mission
To foster health, resilience, and joy through the power of slowing down, breathing, and finding your solid ground.
Meet Jackie
Rooted in the wild, grounded in community.
It’s hard to encapsulate a whole life into a few paragraphs, but for my personal story, it includes the magnetic pull of Kodiak, Alaska. Which for me, had a unique way of soaking deep into my being. It is the place I return to for comfort, personal growth, and a reminder of how heavily nature impacts our health.
Influenced by Alutiiq values alongside my core pillars of Family, Gratitude, Inclusion, and Health, I have built a life I am deeply proud of. I have an amazing spouse, two incredible kids, and have spent over a decade working as a school psychologist.
But I also know exactly what it feels like to lose your footing.
when survival mode becomes the norm
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a mother. It was core to who I was. So, I was thrown for a loop when I became a mom and got absolutely rocked by the postpartum experience.
The first few years of motherhood were pure survival. I was living in a reactive cycle, desperately trying to meet the demands of a full-time career while managing my family's needs. I felt drained, short-fused, and unhappy. My foundations of health were entirely off-track; sleep, nutrition, and movement were all lacking.
About a year into my own wellness journey, I stumbled upon health coaching. It completely changed my trajectory, allowing me to be, for the first time ever, deeply intentional about the changes I wanted to make.
filling the gaps in our communities
In the workplace, I have observed how public education faces massive challenges, and how the strain trickles down to everyone involved. Time and time again, I saw dedicated educators burning out, districts stretched to their limits, and families trying their best to navigate it all with obstacles stacked against them. I realized that to truly support our students, we have to support the entire ecosystem around them. Everyone needs to first feel well to show up fully. When we support our educators and caregivers, we are directly protecting and impacting our future generations.
Certifications & Qualifications
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Jackie earned her Specialist Degree (Psy. S) in School Psychology from Cleveland State University in 2015. She has been working full-time in public education since, spending the last 10+ years serving students & families in Kodiak, AK.
Certified Master health & Wellness coach
Jackie completed the AFPA master coaching course in 2026.
Registered Yoga Teacher
Jackie completed the Breathe For Change 200-hour Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Training in 2026.
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the birth of glacier & Ground
Glacier & Ground is designed to meet people exactly where they are:
For Families: To bridge communication, slow down together, and build closer, more resilient bonds.
For Individuals: To help you reclaim your breath, regulate your nervous system, and find your own solid ground.
For School Districts: To cultivate resilient educators, prevent burnout, and foster supportive, grounded learning environments for staff and students alike.
For Organizations: To build stronger, more cohesive teams, protect against workplace fatigue, and enable better, more empathetic service to the communities you serve.