How “Pause2MAP” Compares
A Curriculum Review | MediaEd Insights | Pause2MAP Edition | April 2026
Written by Lucas Jacob
Luke Jacob reviewed Common Sense Media and other wellbeing curriculum and concluded why Pause2MAP is different in its holistic approach.
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Back to TeamSusannah Stern, is the founding director of the Youth and Media Insights Lab and a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of San Diego.
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Back to TeamMichelle Hirschy is the Director of Wellness at La Jolla Country Day School, where she oversees a comprehensive PreK-12 wellness program and leads the development of integrative, preventive mental health initiatives for students ages 3 through 12th grade. With over 17 years of experience as a school counselor across three states, Michelle specializes in adolescent development and is committed to equipping students with the mindsets, skills, and resources they need to thrive.
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Back to TeamMichele Johnsen is an award-winning media and communications expert who specializes in media literacy, public diplomacy, and the effects of digital communication on democracy and culture. She has been an invited media literacy lecturer and panelist at the United Nations Civil Society Conference, The Los Angeles International Visitors Leadership Program (a US State Department program), The California Youth Courts, the University of Irvine International Relations Forum, and at numerous schools, universities and organizational conferences.
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