2 Part Series - Nov. 5th and Nov. 6th (9:00-12:00 PM CDT)
TOSS ALI and the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), present a 2 part series (each session is 3 hours) on how to maximize student, family and staff success through resilience building and strong support systems.
Session Preview:
During this presentation, participants will learn how to maximize student, family and staff success through resilience building and strong support systems. District and school leaders will walk away equipped with action steps to support staff self-care and integrate practices that promote resilience of students and families.
Presenters:
Elizabeth Davis, Program Manager – TN Aware, TDOE
Janet Watkins, Project Coordinator – TN Aware, TDOE
Taylor Rayfield, State Coordinator – Family Resource Center, TDOE
Additional Presenters and a brief overview for each day:
November 5th
Staff Wellness & Self-Care Practices
Dr. Cathy Beck, Director of Schools, Cheatham County Schools
Wendy Cox, Supervisor of Human Resource, Student Services & Policy
Mental Health Supports
Dr. LaDonna McFall, Director of Schools, Roane County Schools
November 6th
Mental Health Supports
Shawn Kimble, Director of Schools, Lauderdale County
Lindsey Smith, AWARE Director, Lauderdale County
Connecting Systems of Support Fireside Chat
Deb Skyler, Director of Family Resource Center, Maryville City Schools
Beth Petty, Director of Family Resource Center, Lebanon Special Schools
Patricia Pace, Director of Family Resource Center & Coordinated School Health, Morgan County Schools
**MUST attend both Nov. 5th and Nov. 6th sessions to receive 6 TASL credits**