Phyllis Fagell

Phyllis Fagell is a licensed mental health therapist in private practice and a nationally certified school counselor who consults to schools. She's the author of "MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS, The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond – and How Parents Can Help" (Hachette, 2019) and "MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPERPOWERS, Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times" (Hachette, 2023). Phyllis contributes to many media outlets, including The Washington Post, CNN and U.S. News & World Report, and her ideas have been shared in publications including The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Chicago Tribune and NPR. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband and three children.