Dr. Cindy Copich will be the webinar host each month. She  is a human resources specialist with a background in labor/employee relations, retention, and recruitment. She began her career as a kindergarten teacher and served as an elected school board member. She is the owner of Coaching Confidante which specializes in helping school districts identify and implement solutions to support teacher retention. 

Ann Hlabangana-Clay is Delaware Department of Education's Education Associate for Educator Equity & Recruitment. She serves in the Office of Educator Excellence where she is leading the work to develop sustainable and equitable frameworks, opportunities, and partnerships through Delaware's first Grow Your Own Grant. Ann has 29 years of elementary, secondary, and college-prep teaching, coaching and leadership experience in Pennsylvania and Delaware where she enjoyed being a teacher, an instructional coach, a lead mentor, and an administrator. 

Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is driven to help schools, associations, and organizations create a better culture and climate through creative innovations and encouragement. His books, Stand Tall Leadership and  Ideas, Ideas, Ideas! has been a jumping point for hundreds of organizations on how to increase morale, change the culture and improve the climate for their students and staff.

Jolene Lockwood has been an educator for 37 years and has over 21 years of leadership coaching and consulting experience. She is a certified Dare to Lead™️ and Daring Classroom™️ facilitator for best-selling author Brené Brown and also does work around the world as an instructional and leadership trainer, most recently for Wyoming Workforce Services, One Health, Korea International School in Seoul, South Korea and Heritage Xperiential School in India. Jolene specializes in building and sustaining leaders that cultivate courageous cultures to transform the ways we learn, lead, and teach.

Learn how to use behavior change practices to re-energize yourself in the classroom (and in life too!)

Develop strategies to regulate yourself to help co-regulate with your students 

Learn strategies of connection to help create confidence in your actions in the classroom

Understand how to use the power of personal reflection to create dynamic change within your classroom 

Learn simple yet successful tools to ignite behavior change in your classroom 

Discover how behavior change practices promote teacher retention 

Expert Guest: Lindsay Titus is a passionate, inspirational educator specializing in behavior change practices. She is driven to teach other educators how to transform connections and relationships with all students through securing a relationship with themselves first.  Lindsay has worked as a classroom teacher, administrator, and behavior specialist in public school, residential and private settings. She is an educator with 18 years of experience, and uses her connections with staff to share simple yet strategic tools with educators! Lindsay helps to ignite the inner-spark we all hold as educators, and helps educators transform their lives by finding their authentic purpose and passion inside and outside of the classroom setting.

Participants will:

Explore Multi-Tiered Systems of support and impact on student achievement K-12

Understand the interconnectedness of MTSS, the PLC process, and teacher retention

Leave ready to implement or improve MTSS in their buildings with the confidence to begin the MTSS process tomorrow

Expert Guest: Michelle Helt was named the 2018 Nebraska Teacher of the Year and brings 23 years of educational experience to her role as an educational consultant with the Northwest Area Education Agency. A champion for educator growth, Michelle has actively participated in district and state committees throughout her teaching career. A strong advocate for Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), she believes they foster collaboration among educators to improve student outcomes. Michelle sees Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) as a perfect complement to PLCs, ensuring all students have the resources they need to succeed

Factors Contributing to Belonging in a School District:

Inclusive organizational culture that values diversity and fosters inclusivity

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Supportive leadership hat listens to and respects the voices of all staff members

Recognition and appreciation of employees' contributions

Collaborative and supportive relationships among colleagues

Expert Guest: Dr. Andrea Haynes is a seasoned educator with 24 years of experience in the field of education. Currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Westside Community Schools, she leads the district's HR and Operations’ teams, playing a pivotal role as a member of the district's Senior Leadership team. Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Dr. Haynes has received numerous accolades, including the "Distinguished Alumni Award" from Omaha Benson High School in 2021 and the "Administrator of the Year Award" from the Nebraska State Education Association in 2022, representing over 25,000 teachers statewide.

Join this webinar to discover practical applications of ChatGPT in the field of education. School administrators will learn how this AI tool can enhance personalized learning, streamline administrative tasks, support curriculum development, boost professional growth, and improve student engagement. Gain actionable insights and strategies to integrate AI into your institution and create a more efficient, engaging, and innovative learning environment.

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Expert Guest: Dr. Ted Vickey is a leading expert in the intersection of technology and education, with over two decades of experience helping institutions leverage innovation for better outcomes. As a professor at Tulane University and a pioneer in AI-driven educational tools, he has been instrumental in guiding schools and universities in adopting emerging technologies like ChatGPT to enhance learning, streamline operations, and foster professional development. Dr. Vickey's forward-thinking approach has made him a sought-after speaker in the education sector.

Join us for an inspiring webinar designed for educators and school leaders seeking to build resilient, thriving communities. Drawing on the research and strategies from Eudo Leadership and the innovative tools of the TeacherWell app, this session will explore proven methods to promote educator well-being, cultivate positive school environments, and create sustainable support systems. Attendees will gain practical insights to address burnout, boost morale, and foster a culture of connection, ultimately empowering both teachers and students to excel.

Outcomes -- 

• Identify key factors contributing to educator burnout and low morale

• Implement practical strategies to build resilience, strengthen mental health, and support teacher well-being

• Create a positive school culture that prioritizes emotional health, collaboration, and sustainable leadership practices

• Develop a plan to shift from a survival mindset to a thriving, growth-oriented environment for educators

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Expert Guest: Amber Dembowski is a dynamic leader in educator wellness and the driving force behind Dembowski Consulting EDU, EudoLeadership, and the TeacherWell app. With 27 years of experience in public education, Amber is passionate about reshaping schools into thriving communities through human-centered, innovative approaches. Her weekly newsletter offers actionable insights and inspiration for educators looking to prioritize well-being and empowerment.