Allison Paradise Receives Fellowship to Develop Online Certification for Educators
O'Shaughnessy Ventures LLC (OSV) has awarded an O'Shaughnessy Fellowship to educator Allison Paradise. The grant will support the development of the Consciousness Education Certification, an online course designed to equip K-12 teachers with tools that foster creativity, curiosity, compassion, and connection in students through art and outdoor activities. Paradise's approach is rooted in neuroscience and has been previously tested via her program Art. You. Powerful., which showed positive outcomes such as increased student confidence and reduced anxiety. Over the next year, she aims to certify 100 teachers who will reach over 2,000 children. Paradise also founded The Epicenter and My Green Lab, both of which focus on youth well-being and environmental sustainability. OSV's fellowship program provides up to $100,000 in funding along with access to a network of experts and investors. This is the 21st fellow announced for 2026.
