Presented by Aleasha Stevens, M.Ed., PMP, Project Manager, 7 Mindsets; Angela Barnes, Teacher, Forsyth County Schools (GA); and Teresa Reigosa, Ph.D., Education Services Manager, 7 Mindsets

Sponsored by 7 Mindsets

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While students are battling unprecedented levels of anxiety, bullying, and depression, educators are facing major challenges curricula alone can’t solve. Teachers are getting burned out due to the pressures of standardized testing, lack of time to plan and teach, overcrowded classrooms, personal matters, and student issues that originate from outside of school. In this interactive edWebinar with a classroom teacher and a former school counselor, viewers learn to:

• Identify causes and effects of student and teacher anxiety
• Select strategies to help students reduce test anxiety
• Practice anxiety-reducing techniques for themselves

We believe that the single greatest influence in the classroom is the teacher. Unfortunately, their innate ability to inspire and motivate their students sometimes comes at the expense of their own well-being. Therefore, reducing anxiety for teachers and students is critical to classroom success. Watch this session to tackle both!

This recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers, school leaders, and school counselors of all grade levels.

About the Presenters

Aleasha Stevens, M.Ed., PMP is a project manager for 7 Mindsets. Driven by a passion to advocate for the education needs of all learners, Aleasha draws from a combined 25 years of experience as a leader in both the classroom and the boardroom. She uses her experience to shepherd complex initiatives through to completion and develop scalable programs that can be easily replicated in diverse educational settings through her superior communication skills and proven ability to build collaborative teams across and beyond organizational boundaries.

Angela Barnes is an innovative educator dedicated to providing rich, purposeful learning experiences for all students. Her teaching practices are rooted in building relationships with her students to ensure engagement and promote rigorous academic experiences for all, and she implements growth-mindset practices and one-on-one student conferences to encourage students to reach their full potential. Angela, now in her tenth year of teaching, currently works in special education as an interrelated resource teacher in Cumming, GA. Teaching students from diverse backgrounds has helped her to better differentiate for students of varying ability levels, both academically and emotionally. Serving in these various positions has helped her collaborate with educators, lead others, and gain valuable insight to promote collective efficacy throughout her school building to meet the needs of all learners.

Teresa Reigosa is a multi-faceted educator, having worked as a classroom teacher, counselor, and administrator at every level of education over the past 30 years. Her varied skillsets, training, and experiences have enriched her passion for helping others and imparting knowledge, and in serving diverse student populations, she has learned from them and her colleagues at every turn. Teresa’s relentless pursuit of knowledge has led her to the brink of earning her doctorate in transpersonal psychology with a concentration in adult social-emotional learning. Teresa is a member of the Educational Services Management Team at 7 Mindsets. She and her colleagues support schools as they implement social-emotional programming for students and the adults who care for them. Teresa is the proud daughter of Cuban immigrants and the youngest of five siblings. She resides in Macon, Georgia, with her cats, Jax and Essie, her brand-new, still-to-be-named puppy, and her fiancé, Carlos.

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Since 2009, 7 Mindsets has been providing an award-winning, easy-to-implement, proven, and transformational SEL curriculum and professional development program to pre-K-12 schools and districts. The research-based program helps educators create and sustain positive school cultures rooted in healthy relationships.