Phyllis L. Fagell is a licensed mental health counselor at Chrysalis and a consulting counselor at Landon School. She is also an accomplished author and journalist.

Fagell has authored two books: 'Middle School Superpowers,' published in 2023 by Hachette, and 'Middle School Matters,' published in 2019 by Hachette. Her journalism work includes contributions to The Washington Post, CNN, and U.S. News.