Planning a Summer Professional Development Program? We Can Help.
29 Apr 2022
In considering a professional development program for this summer, several of our clients are prioritizing the topics of mental health and diversity, equity and inclusion. As you emerge from what was likely another challenging year for your campus, a professional development program will not only provide knowledge and tools needed to come back stronger and better equipped, but will also inspire, entertain and renew passion for teaching and learning. Consider one of these sought-after speakers for your event.
DR. TARA YOSSO
PROFESSOR, AUTHOR & THOUGHT LEADER
Community Cultural Wealth for College & Universities
Dr. Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth Model is a model based on strengths: the cultural knowledge, skills, abilities, and networks that people of color have historically utilized to navigate structures of racial discrimination in pursuit of educational equality. This keynote invites educators to move from theory into practice, drawing on the ingenuity and courage of those who have come before us in the struggle for justice.
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DR. JEFF DUNCAN-ANDRADE
CO-FOUNDER, COMMUNITY RESPONSIVE EDUCATION GROUP
Equality or Equity: Which One Will We Feed?
Dr. Duncan-Andrade discusses how inequality and inequity are toxic and how these conditions can be changed. He equips leaders and educators with time-honored, research-based strategies that make relationships, relevance and responsibility essential ingredients of education and youth wellness. These methods fundamentally alter the business-as-usual approach that continues to fail so many of our young people. Through the voices of students and educators, this discussion reissues license for culturally—and community—responsive practices that transform engagement and educational outcomes for all children.
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TARA SCHUSTER
BEST-SELLING AUTHOR & FORMER VP OF TALENT & DEVELOPMENT AT COMEDY CENTRAL
The “New Old Normal”: Prioritizing Your Mental Health in a Post-COVID World
Feeling overwhelmed, or just "not yourself?" Anxious about returning to “normal” post-COVID? You’re not alone. With a focus on managing anxiety, finding a physical ritual to cultivate joy, and making gratitude a pillar of your emotional health, Schuster’s approach will leave you feeling renewed, energized, and ready to face the “new old normal” on your own terms.
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JEFFREY SELINGO
HIGHER EDUCATION THOUGHT LEADER, WASHINGTON POST COLUMNIST & BEST-SELLING AUTHOR
The Post-Pandemic University: Opportunities in the Decade Ahead
The global pandemic exposed challenges in higher education that had been festering for years, from the technology infrastructure to the student experience to the financial sustainability of many institutions. Based on findings from dozens of convenings Selingo has hosted over the last year, as well as research projects he led on the future of higher education and work, this talk will help college leaders better understand and prepare for the decade ahead.
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STEVE PEMBERTON
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, WORKHUMAN & BEST SELLING AUTHOR
The Lighthouse Effect
Throughout his life, Pemberton has learned an astonishing amount. But one lesson, more than any other, has always stuck with him: not all heroes wear capes. There are ordinary people who may not even know they’ve completely changed the course of a person’s life. Pemberton likens them to human lighthouses. Offering a framework for living, earning and leading, he teaches us ways to positively engage with one another, build trust, and see beyond the labels.
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DR. EVA SELHUB
RESILIENCY EXPERT & COACH
Thriving in the Face of Adversity
As a former educator, Dr. Selhub knows firsthand the stress that education professionals experience on a daily basis. The COVID crisis has only magnified this ongoing phenomenon, with increased reports of “burnout” across our education workforce. How can we prevent burnout under any circumstances? According to Dr. Selhub, the secret is to view physical and mental health as something that we must constantly nourish and replenish. By “filling the tank,” with self-care and self-awareness, we can avoid the "empty tank" of burnout.
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JESSICA LAHEY
EDUCATOR, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE GIFT OF FAILURE, RECOVERY & PREVENTION COACH
The Gift of Failure
Lahey believes “overparenting” has the potential to both ruin a young person’s confidence and undermine their education. By letting go and allowing young people to learn how to solve problems on their own, we give them the tools to grow up to be self-reliant, confident and successful adults. That’s the "Gift of Failure." She reminds us that educators don’t just teach reading, writing or arithmetic. Like coaches, they also teach responsibility, organization, manners, restraint and foresight—important life skills that shape stronger futures.
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AMANDA NACHMAN
CEO, COLLEGE MAGAZINE & BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF #QUALIFIED
You Are More #Qualified Than You Realize
Nachman is an expert in helping college students prepare for their future. Even in the midst of a pandemic you can take action today to help your students find their dream career tomorrow. In this dynamic keynote, she will help you guide your students to adopt a qualified mindset and see all the ways in which their talents, passions, ideas and skills are transferable.
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