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Friday, March 7
 

10:15am PST

Origami for Calm & Wellness: Highlighting mental health, diversity, and inclusion through art and reflection (45 Minutes) LIMITED
Friday March 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am PST
K10
Participants will experience an artistic and meditative workshop through journaling, coloring, origami, and discussions that will offer a stress-relieving break from the rush of Mini-U and a resource for getting to know more about their students (and themselves). During the session, participants will reflect on their own identity, share stories with other participants, and brainstorm ideas on how to further promote calm, wellness, and the arts in their classrooms or workplaces
Speakers
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Albert David Valderrama

Physics Teacher, Walnut High School
Albert David has taught physics at Walnut High School since 2021 and has also had experience working at Covina Valley USD, Long Beach USD, Compton College, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Riverside. Prior to teaching physics, Albert David taught English in Japan and served as a cultural... Read More →
Friday March 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am PST
K10
  All Staff, SEL

11:15am PST

Living a Heart-Centered Life (45 Minutes) LIMITED
Friday March 7, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
E-5 & E-6 (Combined Room)
What does it mean to create and live a heart-centered life? Regie Routman, along with Jeanette Koh, will discuss what it means to “see” and celebrate all members of the school community, value storytelling, create a trusting and joyful school culture, and promote civic character.   Regie Routman is the author of the book, The Heart-Centered Teacher:  Restoring Hope, Joy, and Possibility in Uncertain Times.  Regie Routman will present virtually as Jeanette Koh facilitates the discussion with the live audience.
Speakers
avatar for Regie Routman
Friday March 7, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
E-5 & E-6 (Combined Room)
  All Staff, SEL

11:15am PST

Origami for Calm & Wellness: Highlighting mental health, diversity, and inclusion through art and reflection (45 Minutes) LIMITED
Friday March 7, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
K10
Participants will experience an artistic and meditative workshop through journaling, coloring, origami, and discussions that will offer a stress-relieving break from the rush of Mini-U and a resource for getting to know more about their students (and themselves). During the session, participants will reflect on their own identity, share stories with other participants, and brainstorm ideas on how to further promote calm, wellness, and the arts in their classrooms or workplaces
Speakers
avatar for Albert David Valderrama

Albert David Valderrama

Physics Teacher, Walnut High School
Albert David has taught physics at Walnut High School since 2021 and has also had experience working at Covina Valley USD, Long Beach USD, Compton College, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Riverside. Prior to teaching physics, Albert David taught English in Japan and served as a cultural... Read More →
Friday March 7, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
K10
  All Staff, SEL

11:15am PST

You Teach Who You Are: The Inner & Outer Work of Teaching (45 Minutes) LIMITED
Friday March 7, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
E-2
We show up to work with our whole selves. For this presentation we will explore and acknowledge our identity markers that impact our pedagogy. We will take a brief exploration around the neuroscience behind engagement and learning, and the call for equity in our instruction, environment, and approach with students.
Speakers
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Dee Wilson

Cotsen Mentor, Vejar Elementary
I have been in elementary education for 10 years. I am currently serving as a coach for educators. I've worked in Whittier City School District and Walnut Valley for the last 6 years. Let's chat about SEL, Equity, Family Partnerships, and all things education.
Friday March 7, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
E-2
  All Staff, SEL
 
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