"Leading with Effective Communication: Develop Valuable Communication Skills for Impactful Leadership"

Biographies of Presenters:

Dr. Michele Robinson

Dr. Michele Robinson has been a school superintendent successfully leading districts in Nevada, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. She has extensive experience in engaging community partnerships, improving educational outcomes for students, and providing for student and adult social emotional foundations. Michele has engaged community partners to develop employee wellness programs that support the social emotional development of students and the wellbeing of staff caring for children and schools.

Michele presents a versatile background that encompasses both the traditional public-school environment and forward-thinking approaches to learning which include SEL, the integration of technology and 21st Century learning skills into instructional practices. She developed and co-founded a successful private school and public charter school in Las Vegas. She co-founded the Charter School Association of Nevada, a non-profit organization designed to support new and aspiring charter schools in the state. While in New Jersey, she co-founded the Bergen County Women in Educational Leadership and co-founded the Bergen County School Support Network designed to provide support, networking, and professional learning in social emotional and academic development for school districts. Michele has spoken nationally and internationally on topics related to educational innovation and reform, and leadership and wellbeing. Michele is currently the Director of Partnerships and Content Development at Mindful SEAD.

Dr. Debb Oliver

Dr. Debb Oliver is an accomplished Author, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Senior executive with more 30 years of success in k-12 and higher education, international education affairs, and non-profit leadership. She has built lasting relationships as she consulted with public and private organizations throughout the United States and abroad regarding change management, leadership development, and innovative learning scenarios.

Debb is co-founder of Mindful SEAD, a non-profit organization which inspires innovative teaching and learning through mindful practices by fostering community, personalized learning and developing leadership to cultivate social-emotional academic development in students. Debb is the author of two books about her work: Leading Schools With Social Emotional Academic Development (co-edited and co-authored) and The Learning Transformation: A Guide to Blended Learning for Administrators.

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

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

&

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.

Workshop Description:

One thing successful leaders have in common is the ability to inspire and motivate others. Effective communication skills are a key component of professional success. Studies have shown that emotional intelligence is a necessary quality for being your best in your personal and professional relationships and is directly linked to success in leadership. Through meaningful collaboration, interaction and engagement, leaders can help their teams navigate the complexities of change. The better you understand your own personal communication style and how it impacts others, the more equipped you are to cultivate constructive working relationships based on thoughtful interaction and listening.

This workshop helps leaders improve their performance, impact, and effectiveness as leaders and communicators. Learn how to build trust, inspire performance, and create strong relationships with your team. Discover the importance of psychological safety and how to create it for your team. Recognize the essential difference between recognition and appreciation and why appreciation drives higher performance. Enhance your emotional intelligence to connect more deeply with your team.

Wednesday, November 9: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday, November 16: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM