A former teacher, Dr. Gail Gross has become a nationally recognized expert, author and lecturer on juvenile education, behavior and development issues. Her positive approach to difficult issues helps families navigate today’s complex problems.

As a veteran radio talk show host, author, lecturer and television talk show host for the nationally syndicated PBS program, “Let’s Talk,” she frequently is called upon as an expert by top journalists and always responds with a firm opinion and solid advice. She leaves no room for “tough love” in her uncompromising “unconditional love” approach.

Dr. Gross is a longtime leader in finding solutions to the nation’s toughest education challenges. She co-founded the first-of-its-kind Cuney Home School with husband Jenard in partnership with Texas Southern University in 1996. The school serves as a national model for improving the academic performance of students from housing projects by engaging the parents. Additionally, she currently is leading a landmark, year-long study in Houston Independent School District to examine how stress-reduction affects academics and attendance in elementary school students. Such work has earned her accolades from distinguished leaders such as the Dalai Lama, who presented her with the Spirit of Freedom award in 1998.

Dr. Gross’ soon-to-be-published second book, Smart for Life, teaches parents how to enhance a child’s learning potential through various developmental stages. Two additional books are slated to follow, including People Who Grieve Can Live Again, a guide to grieving through various stages of life, and Defining Moments, which recounts the defining moments of her celebrity guests from her PBS talk show, “Let’s Talk.”

Dr. Gross received a B.S. in education and psychology and an Ed.D in education curriculum and instruction from the University of Houston. She earned her master’s degree in secondary education with a focus on Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston.