Humanizing Education: Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued. - Held Virtually

Humanizing Education: Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued.

HELD VIRTUALLY

Sunday, April 21, 2024

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A 30 minute lunch break will be provided

$30 for Support Staff

$50 for NASA Members

$75 for Non-NASA Members

Workshop Summary:

This interactive workshop fosters a shift towards a more human-centered learning environment, one where every member of the school community feels seen, heard, and valued.  Through engaging activities and insightful discussions, participants will explore the components of a sustainable, healthy school culture – one that thrives on collaboration and empowers educators to leverage their unique strengths so that they can be at their best for the students they serve; hence, optimizing student engagement, achievement, and practices to close achievement gaps!

The session delves into strength-based strategies to move away from isolated practices and build a collaborative spirit so that all parties will work together in the best interest of ALL students. Participants will discover their own inner genius - their natural brain-wired strengths – and learn how to identify and value the strengths of others.

Through self-reflection and practical tools, educators will gain a deeper understanding of their impact on their school culture and how to then work together for the benefits of ALL children therein.  This workshop will equip participants with the language and strategies to articulate what a healthy school culture looks like and empower them to infuse wellbeing into every aspect of their school community.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will be able to identify components of a sustainable healthy school culture that is psychologically safe for staff and students.
• Participants will walk away with the tools and language to articulate what a healthy culture is and how that leads to an organization that focuses on wellbeing for staff and students.
• Participants will better understand their uniquely wired strengths and how to use Talent Dynamics to work in teams.
• Participants will gain tools to identify and appreciate the strengths of others.
• Participants will understand the importance of connection in addressing the mental wellbeing of all school stakeholders.
• The workshop will provide strategies for fostering collaboration and moving away from siloed practices.
• Educators will develop the language and skills to advocate for a healthy school culture.

Session Outline, Background, Details:

• Redefining the Landscape: Humanizing Education – Building a Culture of Belonging.
• Team Alliance Tool For Enhanced Collaboration.
• The Power of Strengths: Unveiling Your Inner Genius and Valuing the Strengths of Others.
• From Silos to Synergy: Building Collaboration through Strength-Based Strategies.
• The Ripple Effect: Reflecting on Your Impact on School Culture.
• ME.WE.SCHOOL Model of Growth.
• Self Regulation & Navigating the Obstacles We Face.
• Building a Wellness Framework: Strategies to Infuse Wellbeing Throughout the School Community.
• Action Planning: Implementing a Culture Shift in Your School.

This interactive workshop-style session will provide participants with an immersive and engaging experience that draws on the latest research in neuroscience and positive psychology. We will explore the key components of a thriving school community, including self-awareness, self-regulation and self-advocacy.  We will also provide practical strategies for navigating obstacles and building trust and emotional safety.

Creating a positive psychologically safe learning environment is essential for promoting the wellbeing and success of both students and teachers, and can have lasting positive effects on students' lives. We all know the following statistics and know we must work together to ensure the culture in our schools fosters this on a daily basis.

• A positive school climate is associated with improved academic performance, student engagement, and reduced absenteeism and dropout rates. (National School Climate Center).
• Students who feel safe at school are more likely to report positive mental health and wellbeing, and less likely to experience anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts. (National Association of School Psychologists).
• Teachers who work in schools with positive climates report higher job satisfaction, less burnout, and are more likely to stay in their positions. (National Center for Education Statistics).
• A positive school climate can reduce the likelihood of student violence and bullying, and increase prosocial behavior among students. (U.S. Department of Education).Research suggests that a positive school climate can have long-term effects on students' life outcomes, including higher educational attainment, better physical health, and lower rates of criminal behavior. (American Psychological Association)

Throughout the workshop we will be delivering real world, immediately implementable tools and strategies to make a difference today for your students, staff and colleagues.

Previous attendees have reported a deeper understanding of their own strengths and a greater ability to navigate obstacles and build trust and emotional safety within their school community.

The session will be led by experienced facilitators who draw on their own expertise working with thousands of educators and students over the past 20 years, as well as the latest research in the field to provide a comprehensive and practical learning experience.

Overall, this session will provide a thought-provoking and immersive exploration of how to harness the power of neuroscience and positive psychology for a thriving school community, and equip you with the tools you need to make a positive impact in your school.

You will walk away feeling seen, heard and valued…with the confidence and clarity to pay it forward and bring the human back to the center of your school community.

Biographies of Presenters

Dr. Stacie Herrera

As Founder/CEO of Herrera Psychology and Co-Founder of HumanizEDU, Dr. Stacie Herrera is on a mission to ensure psychologically safe learning communities through prevention and psychoeducation, facilitating environments in which children can flourish. Dr. Herrera, a licensed school psychologist, is a strong advocate for a systems level approach to the youth mental health crisis. Herrera Psychology, 2023 Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Minority Owned Small Business of the Year, provides private therapy and evaluations. HumanizEDU is on a mission to shift educational culture and focus on mental wellbeing to foster learning environments that serve all humans while igniting a love of learning. Dr. Herrera is a certified Genius Educator and currently serving on the board of JFCS. She has engaged audiences of all ages in conversations about youth mental health, being differently wired, and the path to our unique purpose while focusing on our strengths.

Sandi Herrera

As Co-Founder and CEO of HumanizEDU, Sandi Herrera is leading the movement to bring the human back to the center of education. Her work in the U.S. and abroad is fostering strong school cultures and igniting the genius in both educators and students. She is helping schools everyday become happy, empowered and engaging places to work and learn!

Sandi discovered her passion for developing strong workplace cultures and igniting the genius in educators and students while working as COO for Delivering Happiness, established by the late Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh.  She has spent her entire career working with diverse populations to amplify the value of the unique amazing humans we all are and believes that when we ignite that inner genius we open the door to opportunities bigger than we could have ever imagined!

Sandi grew up in the small town of Big Bear Lake, CA and is mom to an amazing son.  She is a Global Partner with the Genius Group, an Accredited Genius Educator, a Certified Organizational & Relationship Systems Coach, and an active member of Renegade Global.

ALL are welcome, including anyone in a non-administrative position!

NASA IS NOT A UNION. NASA is Nevada's PreK-12 Professional Development Organization for ALL Nevada Educators!

Participants will earn .5 credit (7.5 hours) toward license renewal!

This workshop ALSO counts for step advancement in Clark and most Nevada School Districts!

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In CCSD, those in non-administrative licensed positions may count this workshop for license renewal AND ALSO 2.5 CUs - THOSE IN NON-ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS EARN BOTH!

(unlimited CUs in this category for those in non-administrative positions)

In CCSD, administrators and professional-technical administrators may count this workshop for license renewal OR 2.5 hours toward step-advancement - not both for administrators.

(maximum of 30 hours per advancement cycle for administrators in this category)!

Washoe County participants will be required to also register for this course in "MyPGS" in order to receive in-service credit toward salary advancement.

Washoe County School District (WCSD) participants are required to submit a 300-word essay on how they will implement this professional learning to increase student achievement before a certificate is issued.