About

Raising Learners

Education has the power to elevate humanity. It's a process of learning. And it starts at home. In the parents heart & mind

MISSION

Transforming Education From The Inside Out

To create a positive and lasting impact on kids’ education, we focus on supporting parents as learners. By applying the science of learning to parenting, the Lab programs are designed to help parents acquire knowledge and develop mindsets & skillsets to create healthy learning foundations at home.

Parents Become

Role Models

for lifelong learning
Parents’ intentional practice, efforts, growing skills, and progress become visible to their kids.

Cultivators

of learning-oriented values

Parents’ progress cultivates a growth mindset, optimism, perseverance & more. 

Compassionate Mentors

for kids’ learning
Parents acquire knowledge & language to support their kids & cultivate a safe learning environment at home.

Hi there! I’m Liz.

I’m an optimist who strongly believes in the human ability to learn, change, and co-create a brighter future. I founded the Becoming Lab to inspire parents to educate by example and approach parenting as lifelong learners.

I’m committed to guiding parents on their journeys to becoming the role models they aspire to be, so that together we can make a positive change in our lives, at home and beyond.

HOW DID IT ALL BEGIN?

The Lab Story

I’ve always believed that education has the power to elevate humanity. Two decades of diverse experiences led me to think about education from different angles – as a growth mindset learning specialist, an instructor, a research scientist, and as a nonviolent communication advocate. Through the years, I worked and supported students, educators, leaders, and parents.

My epiphany, though, only happened when I became a parent. My personal struggles as a full-time working parent shook my thinking to its core. I felt I was failing to be the parent I aspired to be. I quickly learned that many parents today share this experience. It troubled me deeply because parents are the first educators for their kids. They shape the journey of education. They shape the future.

Profoundly inspired by this insight, I embarked on a journey to discover why it’s so hard to parent as we aspire. I spent many years interviewing parents, learning from experts, and piloting programs with hundreds of parents. The results and insights were incredible and led me to believe that it was time to approach parenting differently — with the science of learning and parents in mind.

I founded Becoming Lab to go beyond just raising awareness, and created programs that would help parents grow as learners who model learning and progress toward their aspirations. I’m thrilled to bring together my life experiences, knowledge, and passion, and to share the Becoming Lab with like-minded parents — so that together, each of us can change our lives for the better.

Will you be part of our journey to empower a world of compassionate lifelong learners? I invite you to join us today.

Liz

Founder of Becoming Lab Mom of three

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Making Learning Visible

The Becoming Lab reflects my passion for exploring, discovering, teaching and sharing insights from my journey. The experiences that shaped and nourished my growth include:

Growth Mindset Learning Specialist at Mindset Works

Mindset Works is the leading organization for Growth Mindset programs and training, co-founded by Stanford Professor Carol Dweck, Lisa Blackwell and Eduardo Briceno. As a learning specialist, I lead trainings in Growth Mindset Professional Development for schools and organizations worldwide. A few years back, I guided educators on curriculum best practices and implementation. Working with and learning from growth mindset experts and educators has deepened my knowledge and helped me help others more effectively.
Swipe to learn more

Nonviolent Communication and The Compass Coach*

I have completed an intensive professional training, and participated in NVC-based retreats “From Fear to Freedom” and “Parenting without Obedience” at BayNVC with visiting trainer Arnina Kashtan. Arnina Kashtan is a certified NVC trainer (1992), creator of “The Compass,” and founder of Meitarim, the Center for The Compass & NVC Studies in Israel (2000). * I'm in the process of completing a certification to become a Compass coach.

Positive Psychology Certification Program

The program is based on the successful model developed by Tal Ben Shahar, Ph.D., an eminent Positive Psychology teacher, lecturer, and bestselling author. As a lecturer at Harvard University, Ben-Shahar created the most popular course at the school. Certification provided by Maytiv Center for Positive Psychology, Israel.

Creator of My Second Childhood

My Second Childhood is a blog (Hebrew) dedicated to the science of learning and personal development throughout parenthood. The blog led me to create two additional projects: From Childhood to Parenthood Stories and practice-based programs to develop appreciation, noticing, and positive communication. Hundreds of parents participated in the programs and described the learning experience as “life-changing.”

Additional studies

"Mindful Self-Compassion: Core Skills Training" with Kristin Neff, Ph.D. and Christopher Germer, Ph.D., Greater Good Science Center

"Daring Greatly", "Rising Strong" & "Wholehearted Parenting" — completed these three workshops based on Brené Brown, Ph.D., research. The workshops were delivered by Lizi Oceransky (a certified Daring Way facilitator and life coach)

Academic Background

During my Bachelor and Master’s in Biotechnology Engineering, I focused on cancer research and taught scientific methodologies in Genetics Engineering Laboratory courses for B.Sc. Biotechnology students.
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Guiding Ideas

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our happiness.”

― Viktor Frankl

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

― Nelson Mandela

“Most of us grew up speaking a language that encourages us to label, compare, demand, and pronounce judgments rather than to be aware of what we are feeling and needing.”

― Marshall B. Rosenberg

Lead With An Open Heart. Power The Journey With Curiosity.

Becoming Lab is a safe place to wonder, explore, experiment, and discover ways to lead your life and family as you deeply aspire.
Supporting your journey is our mission and passion.
Join Us Today!

Raising Learners

Education has the power to elevate humanity. It's a process of learning. And it starts at home. In the parents heart & mind.

MISSION

Transforming Education From The Inside Out

To create a positive and lasting impact on kids’ education, we focus on supporting parents as learners. By applying the science of learning to parenting, the Lab programs are designed to help parents acquire knowledge and develop mindsets & skillsets to create healthy learning foundations at home.

Parents Become

Role Models

for lifelong learning

Parents’ intentional practice, efforts, and growing skills become visible to their kids.

Cultivators

of learning-oriented values

Parents’ progress cultivates a growth mindset, optimism, perseverance & more. 

Compassionate Mentors

for kids’ learning

Parents acquire knowledge & language to support their kids & cultivate a safe learning environment at home.

Hi there! I’m Liz.

I’m an optimist who strongly believes in the human ability to learn, change, and co-create a brighter future. I founded the Becoming Lab to inspire parents to educate by example and approach parenting as lifelong learners.

I’m committed to guiding parents on their journeys to becoming the role models they aspire to be, so that together we can make a positive change in our lives, at home and beyond.

HOW DID IT ALL BEGIN?

The Lab Story

I’ve always believed that education has the power to elevate humanity. Two decades of diverse experiences led me to think about education from different angles – as a growth mindset learning specialist, an instructor, a research scientist, and as a nonviolent communication advocate. Through the years, I worked and supported students, educators, leaders, and parents.

My epiphany, though, only happened when I became a parent. My personal struggles as a full-time working parent shook my thinking to its core. I felt I was failing to be the parent I aspired to be. I quickly learned that many parents today share this experience. It troubled me deeply because parents are the first educators for their kids. They shape the journey of education. They shape the future.

Profoundly inspired by this insight, I embarked on a journey to discover why it’s so hard to parent as we aspire. I spent many years interviewing parents, learning from experts, and piloting programs with hundreds of parents. The results and insights were incredible and led me to believe that it was time to approach parenting differently — with the science of learning and parents in mind.

I founded Becoming Lab to go beyond just raising awareness, and created programs that would help parents grow as learners who model learning and progress toward their aspirations. I’m thrilled to bring together my life experiences, knowledge, and passion, and to share the Becoming Lab with like-minded parents — so that together, each of us can change our lives for the better.

Will you be part of our journey to empower a world of compassionate lifelong learners?

I invite you to join us today.

Liz

Founder of Becoming Lab
Mom of three

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Making Learning Visible

The Becoming Lab reflects my passion for exploring, discovering, teaching and sharing insights from my journey. The experiences that shaped and nourished my growth include:

Growth Mindset Learning Specialist at Mindset Works

Mindset Works is the leading organization for Growth Mindset programs and training, co-founded by Stanford Professor Carol Dweck, Lisa Blackwell and Eduardo Briceno. As a learning specialist, I lead trainings in Growth Mindset Professional Development for schools and organizations worldwide. A few years back, I guided educators on curriculum best practices and implementation. Working with and learning from growth mindset experts and educators has deepened my knowledge and helped me help others more effectively.
Click to learn more

Nonviolent Communication and The Compass Coach*

I have completed an intensive professional training, and participated in NVC-based retreats “From Fear to Freedom” and “Parenting without Obedience” at BayNVC with visiting trainer Arnina Kashtan. Arnina Kashtan is a certified NVC trainer (1992), creator of “The Compass,” and founder of Meitarim, the Center for The Compass & NVC Studies in Israel (2000). * I'm in the process of completing a certification to become a Compass coach.

Positive Psychology Certification Program

The program is based on the successful model developed by Tal Ben Shahar, Ph.D., an eminent Positive Psychology teacher, lecturer, and bestselling author. As a lecturer at Harvard University, Ben-Shahar created the most popular course at the school. Certification provided by Maytiv Center for Positive Psychology, Israel.

Founder, My Second Childhood

My Second Childhood is a blog (Hebrew) dedicated to the science of learning and personal development throughout parenthood. The blog led me to create two projects: From Childhood to Parenthood Stories and practice-based programs to develop appreciation, noticing, and positive communication. Hundreds of parents participated in the programs and described the learning experience as “life-changing.”

Additional studies

* Mindful Self-Compassion: Core Skills Training with Kristin Neff, Ph.D. and Christopher Germer, Ph.D., Greater Good Science Center

* Daring Greatly, Rising Strong & Wholehearted Parenting — completed three workshops based on Brené Brown, Ph.D., research. The workshops were delivered by Lizi Oceransky (a certified Daring Way facilitator & life coach)

Academic Background

During my Bachelor and Master’s in Biotechnology Engineering, I focused on cancer research and taught scientific methodologies in Genetics Engineering Laboratory courses for B.Sc. Biotechnology students.
Previous
Next

Guiding Ideas

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our happiness.”

― Viktor Frankl

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

― Nelson Mandela

“Most of us grew up speaking a language that encourages us to label, compare, demand, and pronounce judgments rather than to be aware of what we are feeling and needing.”

― Marshall B. Rosenberg

This is how
we roll

Lead With An Open Heart. Power The Journey With Curiosity.

Becoming Lab is a safe place to wonder, explore, experiment, and discover ways to lead your life and family as you deeply aspire.
Supporting your journey is our mission and passion.