“Maslow Before Blooms: How to Fight Attrition by Equipping New Teachers with the Tools They Need to Educate Today’s Stud

Dr. Wendy Amato

Dr. Amato earned her Master’s in Education and PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia. She holds an MBA from James Madison University. Wendy began teaching in 1991, has served as a Middle School Administrator, and still teaches at UVA’s School of Education. She is currently the Chief Academic Officer at Learner’s Edge.

Dr. Kimberly Thaggard

Dr. Thaggard is the Western Director of iteachNEVADA. She has worked in public schools for over 18 years. She was a classroom teacher for over 10 years, wrote curriculum as part of the International Baccalaureate Educator Network, and finished her career in school administration. She had also played a pivotal role in designing First Year Teacher Academies and initiating research on the value and importance of building effective relationships with students.

Keely Keller

Ms. Keller is the Director of Professional Programs for Learners Edge in Eagan, Minnesota. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from St. Cloud State University, a Master of Arts in Education from Hamline University and additional Director of Special Education and Principal Licensures from the University of Minnesota. Before joining Learners Edge, Keely served students with special needs as a teacher and subsequently se rved as a Special Education Coordinator in a suburban Minnesota school district. She taught as an adjunct instructor at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and has been developing trainings and providing face to face and online professional development for many years.

Workshop Description

As we all know, many educators leave the profession after their first year. Our goal is to set teachers up for success early in their teaching career in a way that will last a lifetime. We welcome new(er) teachers with zero to three years of professional experience, as well as administrators and school leadership that want new strategies to prepare their teachers still in their first few years in the classroom. Participants will discover best practices through, an asynchronous module packed with resources, peer interaction, and subject-specific coursework with facilitator feedback, as well as two synchronous sessions. The partnership of iteachNEVADA, The Teaching Channel, and Learner’s Edge hope you will join us to discover what a first-year teacher needs to deliver instruction, manage their classrooms, and respond to the challenges faced by today’s students.

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!

Held Virtually

March 22 & 29

4:30 - 7:30 PM

(90 minute independent actvity)

$20 for Support Staff Personnel (non-licensed) 

$40 for NASA Members $60 for Non-NASA Members

This workshop counts for salary advancement in Clark, Washoe and most Nevada School Districts! & In CCSD, those in non-administrative licensed positions may count this workshop for .5 credit (7.5 hours) toward 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 .5 credit (7.5 hours) license renewal OR 2.5 hours toward step-advancement - not both for administrators.

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

This workshop counts for salary advancement in Clark and most Nevada Counties.