Dr. Tina Fournier, Ed.D., is an educator, researcher, and author dedicated to advancing wellness, health promotion, and youth development. With expertise in prevention education, coaching, and holistic health, she has taught at the University of Findlay, where she prepares future leaders in wellness and health promotion, as well as in health and physical education, through experiential learning, civic engagement, and community-centered wellness initiatives.

Dr. Fournier’s journey as an author grew from her passion for helping children and adolescents recognize their strengths and develop confidence, resilience, and well-being across mind, body, and spirit. Her academic work explores evidence-based strategies that empower youth and foster positive health outcomes, a theme that translates into her creative writing. She integrates wellness principles, character development, and social-emotional learning into stories that are relatable, encouraging, and developmentally supportive.

What makes her work unique is the blend of creativity and education: wellness is transformed into accessible language, memorable characters, and interactive learning experiences. Her

writing encourages young readers to understand themselves more deeply, celebrate what makes them unique, and build the foundations for lifelong well-being.