This engaging follow-up workshop dives deeper into the strategies shared in the keynote, blending practical inspiration, personal reflection, and just the right amount of humor. Led by educator and author David Edward Garcia, this session is designed to help teachers and staff set meaningful goals, rediscover their passion, and navigate the ups and downs of the school year with purpose and resilience. Through stories from David’s acclaimed book, guided exercises, and reflection questions, participants will leave with actionable steps to make this school year truly exceptional—or at least make it to summer with their sanity intact!
Breakdown of the Session:
45% Practical Inspiration: Go beyond the keynote and explore six simple, actionable strategies to elevate your school year—or just survive it with grace. 45% Audience Participation: Engage in reflection exercises that prompt personal insights and invite you to write your own “best story” as an educator. 10% Comedy: While this session focuses on goal-setting, David’s trademark humor sneaks in to keep things light and fun.
David is the only 5-language-speaking-motivational-comedian on the planet! David empathizes with diverse students who face challenges because he was once considered an “at-risk student” himself before defying the odds and graduating with a bachelor’s degree and then earning... Read More →
This engaging follow-up workshop dives deeper into the strategies shared in the keynote, blending practical inspiration, personal reflection, and just the right amount of humor. Led by educator and author David Edward Garcia, this session is designed to help teachers and staff set meaningful goals, rediscover their passion, and navigate the ups and downs of the school year with purpose and resilience. Through stories from David’s acclaimed book, guided exercises, and reflection questions, participants will leave with actionable steps to make this school year truly exceptional—or at least make it to summer with their sanity intact!
Breakdown of the Session:
45% Practical Inspiration: Go beyond the keynote and explore six simple, actionable strategies to elevate your school year—or just survive it with grace. 45% Audience Participation: Engage in reflection exercises that prompt personal insights and invite you to write your own “best story” as an educator. 10% Comedy: While this session focuses on goal-setting, David’s trademark humor sneaks in to keep things light and fun.
David is the only 5-language-speaking-motivational-comedian on the planet! David empathizes with diverse students who face challenges because he was once considered an “at-risk student” himself before defying the odds and graduating with a bachelor’s degree and then earning... Read More →
We will learn intentional ways to lead our teachers in choosing the best data for their PLC work to improve Tier 1 instruction. This session will be differentiated for Elementary and Secondary Levels.
Sarah Henry is a full-time District Alignment & PLC Specialist as well as Education Consultant through her company Sarah D. Henry Consulting, LLC. and Rosebrock Consulting, INC. Sarah is the co-author of, "Arrows: A Systems-Based Approach to School Leadership". She served as the Secondary... Read More →
