Educator PD
The 5 Competencies of SEL with Norman Rockwell
Rockwell's depictions of the human experience speak boldly to our social-emotional learning needs.
Amanda Koonlaba
Amanda Koonlaba, Ed. S. is an educator and educational consultant with over 12 years of experience teaching both visual art and regular education. Her career has been driven by the power of the arts to reach all learners. She is a published author and frequent speaker/presenter at education conferences. Amanda was named the Elementary Art Teacher of the Year for the state of Mississippi in 2016 and received the Arts Integration Service Award from the Mississippi Whole Schools Initiative (Mississippi Arts Commission) in 2015. She holds an Elementary and Middle Childhood Art certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. As a coach for The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, Amanda is on a mission to ensure every student in America has access to a high-quality arts-based education. She blogs at partyintheartroom.com.
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Painting with Music
When we utilize multiple art forms - for example, painting with music - to teach these emotions...
Classroom Management
The Best Way to Kick Off the School Year
Setting the stage for a positive classroom culture must be a priority as we teach procedures and introduce academics.
Classroom Management
Making a Lasting First Day Impression
First day impressions are crucial because it will set the tone for the entire year.
Classroom Management
Creating Community from Day One
Creating classroom community takes time and consistency but remember that first impressions can help set the tone for the rest of the school year.
Classroom Management
Incorporating Play to SOAR
About 9-13 million students enter the classroom with mental health issues.
Classroom Management
Back to School with a Renewed Growth Mindset
Now that you are energized with a renewed growth mindset, think about the endless possibilities of where it can go.
Classroom Management
Back to School, Back to You
Back-to-school overwhelm is a thing. For 10 months, we put everyone else’s needs in front of our own.
Classroom Management
Community Partners: The Homerun We All Need!
When we introduce students to community partners, they are able to communicate and teach in ways that are accessible to even the most difficult student.
Advocacy
Through the Lens of a Community Partner
Building an arts program with a community partner isn't easy but it will provide an increase in engagement for your kids and increase your joy of teaching!
Advocacy
Learning Communities: It Takes a Village
Children learn best when they are exposed to multiple role-models, diverse perspectives, and a network of committed educators in their learning community.
Educator PD
Different Views, Same Names with Matt Weimann and Matt Cockrell
They may have the same name, but their views couldn't be more different!
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