Title
Building Rockets: Blueprints for the Thriving Classroom
Format
Individual Presentation
First Presenter's Institution
Brightways Learning
Second Presenter's Institution
N/A
Third Presenter's Institution
N/A
Fourth Presenter's Institution
N/A
Fifth Presenter's Institution
N/A
Location
Session 6 (Ballroom F)
Strand #1
Academic Achievement & School Leadership
Relevance
Presenter will provide.
Brief Program Description
Put brain-based research into practice—it’s not rocket science! Through this session, educators can ensure meeting academic standards while valuing relationships to launch and grow thriving classroom ecosystems. In this session, new and re-imagined tools, strategies, and skills will emerge through active learning and conversation. Participants will get to create their own blueprint to equip them for meeting their individual and classroom goals.
Summary
Put brain-based research into practice—it’s not rocket science! Through this session, educators can ensure meeting academic standards while valuing relationships to launch and grow thriving classroom ecosystems. In this session, new and re-imagined tools, strategies, and skills will emerge through active learning and conversation. Participants will get to create their own blueprint to equip them for meeting their individual and classroom goals.
Evidence
Presenter will provide.
Biographical Sketch
Amy has more than two decades of experience in K-12 education, including English Language Learning, classroom teaching, Lead Teacher, and School Counselor. She has a Bachelor’s in Linguistics, a K-8 Type B Teaching Certification, and a Master’s in K-12 School Counseling. She has worked in youth development since she started in education. Looking at the youth and the world around them has been a passion for her as she focuses on supporting youth. She continues learning from top leaders in the youth development field. Currently, she leads Kaleidoscope Connect events with both youth and adults in the United States and Canada. She also provides support and supervision to Regional Leaders throughout the state of Alaska as they implement the Integrative Youth Development framework and related activities in their areas. Amy provides a fresh look at youth development as she continues to work in multiple school districts and youth and tribal organizations in Alaska and outside the state.
Presentation Year
2020
Start Date
3-10-2020 1:00 PM
End Date
3-10-2020 2:15 PM
Recommended Citation
McDonald, Amy, "Building Rockets: Blueprints for the Thriving Classroom" (2020). National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference. 178.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannah/2020/2020/178
Building Rockets: Blueprints for the Thriving Classroom
Session 6 (Ballroom F)
Put brain-based research into practice—it’s not rocket science! Through this session, educators can ensure meeting academic standards while valuing relationships to launch and grow thriving classroom ecosystems. In this session, new and re-imagined tools, strategies, and skills will emerge through active learning and conversation. Participants will get to create their own blueprint to equip them for meeting their individual and classroom goals.
