The LBR Story
Let’s do the work that really matters.
We believe there’s no performance without wellbeing. Before young people can thrive academically, they need to feel safe, supported, and resilient in themselves.
We know this isn’t always easy. Schools today face growing pressures; limited resources, increasing academic demands, and the rising mental health needs of students. And with so many challenges, it can be hard to know where to start.
That’s where we come in. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most: equipping schools with practical tools to build resilience, strengthen wellbeing, and create open spaces where students and parents can have honest, meaningful conversations about mental health. When wellbeing comes first, real learning and lasting performance follow.
How it all started…
Nick Praulins, then the head of a school, was always passionate about creating spaces where kids could grow not just academically but emotionally. Jacqueline Klemke, a parent at the school, saw room for something more; a way to support students’ social skills and well-being in meaningful, practical ways.
One day, she walked into Nick’s office and asked, “Can I pitch you an idea?” Without hesitation, Nick said, “Go for it.”
That conversation turned into a collaboration. Together, they worked to address the challenges kids and families were facing - challenges that seemed to grow bigger and more complex every year. What started as an effort to make a difference in one school evolved into a shared mission to create real change in the lives of young people and their families.
And that’s how Let’s Be Real was born: from a simple idea, an open door, and a commitment to doing something that truly matters.
Experience you can count on.
Nick brings nearly 20 years of experience working in diverse, international school settings as a classroom teacher and school leader. His deep understanding of school dynamics, paired with a passion for fostering inclusive, supportive environments, equips him to guide schools through meaningful and sustainable change.
Jacqueline complements this with her multifaceted expertise as a business coach, family coach, and professional interpreter. Her experience bridges communication gaps, builds stronger relationships, and provides families, educators, and teams with tools to navigate challenges. As a mother of two, Jacqueline brings firsthand insight into the realities of raising children in today’s complex world.
Together, they combine practical experience, strategic thinking, and genuine empathy to empower schools to strengthen connections and create thriving communities where every child can feel seen.
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