Far too many leaders have been indoctrinated towards perfection and correction. This method fails to highlight for staff their integral worth by virtue of existing. This presentation will work to show, through story telling and data, how taking a human centered approach to supporting staff increases their performance.
Stephanie is a veteran administrator focused on leading with humanity. Host of the upcoming podcast dropping in April, she shares her ways of managing the change process effectively and with humans at the center.
Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST
Room B1361350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060
Far too many leaders have been indoctrinated towards perfection and correction. This method fails to highlight for staff their integral worth by virtue of existing. This presentation will work to show, through story telling and data, how taking a human centered approach to supporting staff increases their performance.
Stephanie is a veteran administrator focused on leading with humanity. Host of the upcoming podcast dropping in April, she shares her ways of managing the change process effectively and with humans at the center.
Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Room B1361350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060
Is the professional development in your building helping teacher grow? Or is it holding them back? In this session we will share feedback from teacher leaders all over Illinois regarding thier feelings about the current state of PD in their schools- and what they wish thier administration would recognize about thier professional development needs.
I began my career in education as a high school English and Theatre teacher. Additionally, I have served as Dean of Students, Department Chair, and Associate Principal in school districts in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. After twenty years in the public school system... Read More →
Geri Chesner, Ph.D., is the chair of Strategic Educational Leadership programs at National Louis University. She is dedicated to supporting and nurturing leaders in all educational contexts.
Friday February 14, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CST
Room B1361350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060
Today teachers and their students are feeling more overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed than ever before. If you agree, you're not alone. This session will explore the impact of anxiety and stress on our daily lives and provide practical tools to navigate these challenges. This session will guide you on a journey to understand your own stress response and develop greater resilience. We'll delve into the connection between mind and body, exploring how anxiety manifests and offering effective strategies to manage its effects. Through a blend of instruction, reflection, and easy to implement practices, you'll learn tangible techniques to calm the mind and build your zone of resiliency. Join us to discover how to weather life's storms with greater ease and build a stronger foundation for emotional well-being and how to translate that to our students.
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 1:55pm CST
Room B1361350 W Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060
