About Me

Beth Jackson-Pardo, MSW

👋 Hi, I’m Beth.

I’m a social work educator, curriculum designer, and parent who believes that imagination, care, and community can reshape what’s possible.

For the past fifteen years, I’ve worked with students, families, nonprofits, and educators to build learning environments rooted in dignity, curiosity, and justice. I care about helping people (especially those who care for others) feel less alone and more equipped for the future we are stepping into.

My work lives at the intersection of equity, trauma-informed practice, futures thinking, and critical pedagogy. Whether I’m designing curriculum, facilitating reflection, or mentoring emerging helpers, I focus on practices that cultivate:

  • Empathy and belonging

  • Critical thinking and reflection

  • Resilience and agency

  • Imagination and possibility

I created Branching Futures because I believe learning should help us grow — not just upward in achievement, but outward in connection and downward in rootedness. Like a tree, our futures need strong roots (values, community, justice), steady trunks (skills, resilience, clarity), and expansive branches (imagination, creativity, possibility).

My approach

Across all my work, I strive to design learning that is:

Relational — grounded in trust, dialogue, and humanity

Equity-centered — naming systems honestly while nurturing agency

Trauma-informed — supporting nervous systems, not overwhelming them

Imaginative — because futures are not found, they are made

Practical — with tools people can actually use in real settings

Beyond the classroom

I’m also the creator of Brave Earthlings, a project for parents and educators who want to raise justice-minded kids with courage, empathy, and imagination. I share reflections and resources through writing, teaching, and social media — usually with my dog, Monkey, making an appearance.

I live in the Pacific Northwest with my family, where I spend most days juggling teaching, parenting, community projects, and saying hi to strangers’ dogs.

Let’s stay connected

If my work resonates with you — as a parent, educator, or fellow dreamer of better futures — I’d love to keep in touch.

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→ Learn about services and collaborations

Together, we can practice the futures our communities deserve.