Presented by Rachel Robertson, Ed.D., Experienced Educator, Chief Academic Officer, Bright Horizons
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Educator Self-Care and Wellness
Co-Regulation Strategies for Early Childhood Educators: The Calm You Bring
Presented by Kristy Rauch, Senior Manager of Educational Partnerships, Collaborative Classroom; Lisa Davis, Former Educator, Current Professional Learning Consultant, Collaborative Classroom; and Lindsay Miner, M.S., Report Review and Certification Specialist, McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University
Designing Learning Walks as Professional Learning
Presented by Krysten Wendell, Vice President of Program & Partnerships, New Teacher Center; and Dr. Lisa Schmitt, Senior Director, Impact, New Teacher Center
The ABCs of Mindfulness: Aim to Be Calm
Presented by Bari Koral, Kids Yoga Expert and Owner of Yogapalooza
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Retain and Empower New Educators: Coaching Strategies for Teacher Success
Presented by Jason Taylor, Principal, Platte Valley Middle School (CO); Alea Thompson, Director of Programs and Impact, TeachUNITED; and Heather Hiebsch, CEO and Founder, TeachUNITED
Promoting Adult Resilience: Building Your Bounce
Presented by Dr. Nefertiti Poyner, Early Childhood Specialist and National Trainer, Devereux Center for Resilient Children
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Strategic Literacy Innovation: Transforming Literacy Outcomes with Supplemental Support
Presented by Kelly Johnson, Director of Schools, Clinton City Schools (TN); Dr. Judith J. White, Chief Academic Officer, Prince George’s County Public Schools (MD); Dr. Anna Stubblefield, Superintendent, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KS); and Cari Stanley, Program Specialist, Etiwanda School District (CA)
Moderated by Dr. Donna Wright, Retired School Superintendent and Education Consultant
Leveraging Agency: Teacher-Focused Strategies for Enhancing Professional Development and Satisfaction
Presented by John Arthur, Sixth-Grade Teacher, Salt Lake City School District (UT); and Lori W. Silver, Ph.D., National Literacy Consultant, Lexia
Mental Health in the K-12 Workplace: Finding the Balance Between Quick Wins and Long-Term Planning
Presented by Tamiko Nettles, M.Ed., Organizational Development Consultant, Let Go—Be Great, LLC; and Jess Bell, M.Ed., Sr. Customer Success Manager, Alongside
Thriving as a New or Guest Teacher Part 2: Setting Up for a Successful Year
Presented by Kim Bailey, Educator and Author; and Kristen Nelson, Educator and Author