Jude Wolf
Dr. Jude Blanco Wolf is a distinguished educator and practitioner specializing in special education, learning strategies, and neuroscience-informed teaching practices. At San Francisco State University, she serves as a full-time lecturer teaching courses in Adolescent Literacy, Socio-Emotional Learning, and Student Teaching, while also coordinating the MMSN CalTPA program. In these roles, she expertly bridges the gap between empirical research and classroom practice, helping future educators implement evidence-based interventions for students with disabilities in inclusive settings.
Dr. Wolf's academic journey reflects her commitment to understanding the intersection of neuroscience, learning, and inclusive education. She holds an Ed.D. in Learning & Instruction with a concentration in Special Education from the University of San Francisco, complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Teaching from Johns Hopkins University. Her expertise in compassion-based education is supported by her certification as a Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) teacher through the Compassion Institute and Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE).
As a Learning Specialist and Executive Function Coach in her private practice, Dr. Wolf supports and empowers students to develop effective learning strategies and self-regulation skills. Her practice combines evidence-based approaches with neuroscience-informed techniques to help students overcome academic challenges and build lasting executive function skills. Additionally, serving as an Associate for both 2TEACH Global and the U.S. Department of State Office of Overseas Schools, she provides international consultation on inclusive education practices, co-teaching methodologies, and assessment strategies.
In recognition of her leadership in special education, Dr. Wolf serves as the President-Elect of the California Council for Exceptional Children (CACEC), the state's premier professional association for special educators. In this role, she helps advance CACEC's mission of improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities through advocacy, professional development, and the promotion of evidence-based practices throughout California's educational system.
Dr. Wolf's professional focus centers on translating complex educational research into practical, effective interventions for students with diverse learning needs. Her expertise spans executive function, emotion regulation, mindfulness in education, and cognitive resiliency. She regularly presents at national conferences, including the Council for Exceptional Children and the American Educational Research Association. She is currently contributing to the field through her work with WestEd and the California Department of Education on the DRDP 2025 and P-3 Learning Progression initiatives.
Throughout her career, Dr. Wolf has maintained a strong commitment to bridging research and practice, particularly in developing effective learning strategies and supporting students with diverse learning needs. Her approach combines evidence-based practices with compassion-centered education, preparing the next generation of educators to create inclusive, neurologically-informed learning environments. This integrative approach informs both her private practice work with individual students and her broader contributions to educational policy and teacher preparation.
Making her home in the coastal community of Half Moon Bay, California, Dr. Wolf embodies the principles of lifelong learning and mindful living that she brings to her professional work. She is a dedicated yogi and an enthusiastic explorer of the nature of consciousness and mind. Her life is enriched by her five young adult children and her beloved four-year-old Havanese companion. When not teaching or consulting, she finds joy in traveling, playing the piano, and discovering new trails along the California coast. These diverse experiences and interests contribute to her holistic approach to education and human development.