Marsha Rideout

Marsha Rideout is the Director of Admissions and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) Coordinator at Synapse School, which is associated with Six Seconds, an organization focused on emotional intelligence education.34

Synapse School, located in Menlo Park, California, is an innovative elementary and middle school that emphasizes emotional intelligence and unconventional learning methods.1 The school was co-founded by Anabel Jensen and Karen Stone-McCown, who have roots at Nueva School and also founded Six Seconds, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting emotional intelligence in various settings.1

In her role as Admissions Director, Rideout is responsible for managing the admissions process at Synapse School.5 She is also highly experienced in teaching Self-Science, which is Six Seconds' emotional intelligence curriculum.6

Rideout's work aligns with Synapse School's philosophy of combining emotional intelligence education with innovative learning models. The school focuses on developing students' problem-solving skills, curiosity, and diligence rather than traditional academic approaches.1

As an advocate for emotional intelligence in education, Rideout has been quoted saying, "IQ will get you your job, but EQ will keep it," highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence in both academic and professional settings.2