Many people know me as the fast-walking, suit-wearing, no-nonsense principal that runs a tight ship. Afterall, I was raised on tough love.
It may be no surprise that I believe in structure, rules, and accountability—especially for teenagers still learning how to show up, own their choices, and treat each other with dignity.
One of our English teachers recently demonstrated Wunderlaken during a weekly lunch-and-learn, and every light bulb in my mind lit up.
Cheap. Easy. Scalable. Self-awareness for teenagers?
Brilliant—no, genius.
Kids are already curious about AI. We might as well steer them toward tools that promote emotional maturity and deeper relationships. Wunderlaken lets them dabble with thoughtful concepts, explore emotional intelligence, and make mistakes—without hurting someone in the process.
Wunderlaken is a safe space to ask ‘dumb’ questions privately—so you can avoid making dumb mistakes publicly.
It gives everyone—students, staff, parents—a way to explore their blind spots before they turn small problems into bigger ones.
We don’t need more rules.
We need to empower young minds to reason, reflect, and lift each other up.
That’s exactly why Wunderlaken should be a mandatory thread.
Not to force everyone to use it—but to give everyone the option.
It teaches humanity, coaches sensitivity, and inspires generosity in a world that desperately needs it.
We can’t force growth.
But we can offer the right tools.
Especially for those still learning how to be human.
—Principal Karen (actually)