Keynote Speaking
REIMAGINING THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE: CHOOSING CONNECTION OVER CONFORMITY
The idea of school was once associated with Zoom, masks, and social distancing. When students re-entered our buildings again, we possessed a unique opportunity as educators to redefine their overall experience completely. The question is, did we? Sharing her knowledge and power of stories in this talk, Marlena reminds us how that unique opportunity still exists every day when we decide to implement a connection-centered approach and create classrooms that value connection over conformity.
After an hour together, your audience will be inspired to:
Implement a classroom management approach that places the hierarchy of learning at the forefront
Prioritize personal and professional well-being to create healthy environments for staff and students
Translate trauma-informed mindsets to responsive actions that are present in every aspect of the school community
Imagine an innovative approach to schools that reaches students through seeing students