In this workshop learn about the frontal lobe’s connection to emotions and learning. Discover the executive brain’s impact on emotional resilience and academic success. From the limbic system to the frontal lobe, students can develop practical strategies to Think Positive and Act Smart, thus achieving greater success in school and in life.

(Kathleen can also present this series with Dr. Jack Naglieri, cognitive psychologist.)

In this workshop, you will learn about this research and be inspired to develop healing tools you can build into to your daily life – small moments to rest and renew.  Learn mindfulness practices, relaxation techniques and ways to be more self-compassionate.   You will also learn strategies for bringing these practices into your classroom. Heal not only your self – but your students, too.

Educational equity means assuring that students from all cultures and races have the opportunity to achieve. The goal is to create classrooms where all students get what they need to thrive and develop successful life skills. In this seminar, you will learn brain-targeted strategies that shape your pedagogy. These doable strategies allow equity and excellence to go hand-in-hand in your classroom instruction. We begin with self-reflection to highlight what you bring culturally, emotionally and academically to your teaching and how that can support (or challenge!) the way you work with your students. You will also gain insights on students from varying backgrounds and their unique learning needs. “Fair is Not Equal.” The more we subscribe to that belief, the more we can make it real and transparent for our students.

In many classrooms, 20% of the students are doing 80% of the thinking and talking. If the brain is not engaged, it’s not learning. Learn best brain-based practices for getting students excited, involved and engaged in the learning process. Grow learners who are self-assessors, deep thinkers, and problem solvers. 

“If we are to reach real peace in the world, we shall have to begin with the children.” Ghandi.  In these tumultuous times, it is more essential than ever to teach the skills of peace building in our classroom.  Learn the neuroscience behind empathy and hope, along with practical and doable classroom practices for weaving these practices into your daily classroom instruction and developing empathy and hope in your students.  Teaching students peaceful ways of being within themselves and with their peers not only impacts student success, but also sends them out of our schools as agents in creating a more peaceful world.

Learn about the frontal lobe’s connection to emotions and learning from Kathleen Kryza, master teacher, and Jack Naglieri, cognitive psychologist. They will weave together the art and science of learning to show the executive brain’s impact on emotional resilience and academic success. From the limbic system to the frontal lobe, students can develop practical strategies to Think Positive and Act Smart, thus achieving greater success in school and in life.