Got 99 Classroom Problems? Let Whole Brain Teaching Solve 

Instructional engagement and classroom climate have strong influences on student behavior. Let's get in front of these problems with easy-to-implement, effective strategies that increase active, visual student engagement instantly! During this highly interactive keynote, fueled by brain-based research, you will learn Whole Brain Teaching while doing Whole Brain Teaching.

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Chaos to Clarity: Understanding & Strengthening Executive Functioning Skills 

Executive functioning skills are the foundation for student success, yet many struggle with organization, self-regulation, and time management. In this interactive session, we will explore the 11 key executive functioning skills, learn how to identify which ones your students may be lacking, and discover practical, research-based strategies to help them build these essential skills. Whether you're working with young learners or older students, you'll leave with actionable tools to bring clarity and structure to your classroom—helping your students (and yourself) move from chaos to success.

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EMPOWERING MINDS: Enhancing Student Success and Behavior Through Social Emotional Learning  

In this session, we will explore the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in the classroom and its powerful influence on student behavior. SEL equips students with the essential skills to understand and manage their emotions. It helps them build positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and manage the challenges of social interactions. By integrating SEL into daily lessons, teachers can foster a supportive environment where students develop resilience, empathy, and self-regulation. We will discuss the key components of SEL and how they translate into improved classroom dynamics. When students learn how to identify and express their emotions constructively, they are less likely to engage in disruptive behaviors. By prioritizing SEL, we can create classrooms that not only promote academic achievement, but also nurture emotional intelligence and positive behaviors, setting students up for success both inside and outside of the classroom. 

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New Me, Hue Dis 

This interactive session explores the Color Personality Test and its impact on classroom behavior management. Educators will gain insight into their own personality traits, how they influence interactions with students, and how to tailor their approach to different student needs based on color personality dynamics. 

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Emotional Brushstrokes: 

Explores the use of art therapy as a transformative tool for helping students with communication challenges. Through creative expression, students who struggle with verbal communication are encouraged to use art as a means of connecting with their emotions and expressing themselves. The process of painting, drawing, or sculpting allows these students to convey complex feelings, improve self-awareness, and build confidence. The therapeutic environment fosters a sense of safety and understanding, enabling students to express difficult emotions they may have trouble verbalizing. This approach not only aids in communication but also promotes emotional healing and personal growth. 

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Supporting Students with Trauma: Understanding, Identifying, and Responding 

Students who experience trauma often face challenges that impact their emotional well-being, behavior, and academic success. This presentation explores how trauma affects brain development, learning, and social interactions, providing insight into the struggles many students face in the classroom.

 

Educators, counselors, and school staff will learn how to respond with empathy and implement trauma-informed practices to create a safe and supportive learning environment. Strategies for building resilience, fostering positive relationships, and preventing re-traumatization will also be discussed. By understanding the unique needs of trauma-impacted students, we can empower them to thrive both academically and emotionally. 

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Can’t Stop the Feeling: Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder 

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) affects how students perceive and respond to their surroundings, leading to challenges with concentration, behavior, and learning. This presentation explores the sensory systems and examines how sensory processing differences manifest in the classroom. Attendees will gain valuable insights into identifying signs of sensory challenges and discover practical strategies to create a supportive and sensory-friendly learning environment.

 

By the end of the presentation, educators will have a deeper understanding of SPD and acquire practical tools to help students manage their sensory needs, fostering a more inclusive and supportive learning atmosphere. 

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Limits Are Lies: The Four-Minute Mile and the Myths Holding Teachers Back 

Educators will discover that the greatest barriers they face may not be real. Through the story of Roger Bannister’s four-minute mile—once deemed impossible until one runner proved otherwise—this presentation draws a powerful parallel to the challenges in education. Just as Bannister’s breakthrough shattered limits for others, teachers have the power to redefine what’s possible for themselves and for their classrooms. Just like Bannister didn’t wait for the world to tell him it was possible, educators will leave ready to break their own four-minute mile in the classroom. 

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Taming the Dragon: Confronting the Small Problems That Steal Our Power as Educators  

Small, unchecked behaviors whether from students or teachers can quietly grow into major disruptions that drain energy and control in the classroom. This talk explores how recognizing and addressing these small challenges early can empower educators to create a more effective, balanced, and fulfilling teaching environment. 

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How to Poop at School: The Reset Teachers Deserve  

Teachers often push through the day without breaks, ignoring their own needs in the name of productivity until burnout takes over. This talk challenges that mindset, showing how small, intentional resets (yes, even a bathroom break) can boost energy, patience, and longevity in the classroom. 

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Boosting your EIQ!: Understanding and Developing Your Emotional Intelligence 

Emotional Intelligence is an ability that everyone can learn and improve. EI counts more than IQ or expertise for determining who excels at their profession. For outstanding leadership, it counts for almost everything! Let’s bring it into our classrooms to become our best selves and impactful educators! 

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Y'all Gonna Make Me Lose (Reclaim) My Mind: Responding to Concerning Behaviors 

From flippin' chairs to complaining about math, and everything in between, this interactive, informative session will empower and equip educators with effective, actionable skills to de-escalate and address behavior on-the-spot to maintain a safe, productive learning environment.

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During this session we will:

• Lean on simple, accessible neuroscience to understand behavior as a language.

• Create real-world classroom behavior scenarios.

• Model and practice how to intentionally respond to behaviors in the heat of the moment.

• Break negative cycles and secure a positive, productive learning environment.

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Get ready to go back to your school and run your classroom with MORE confidence, feel MORE in control, and become MORE skillful in de-escalating behavior, so you can do what you show up to do.. TEACH!

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Got That Real Big Energy! How to Get Your Students to Take Your More Seriously

Get ready for a Management Game Changer! Discover your hidden classroom management superpower - Your Teacher Presence! Through the use of intentional, nuanced micro-expressions and body language shifts you will have your students locked in as you bring forward a credible, confident teaching energy that gets all students taking you seriously.