How you talk to yourself matters. In this highly interactive sessoin we'll focus on how the concept of, wellness begins within, starts with how we talk to and about ourselves. Explore how four common forms of self-talk impact personal choices, habits, and routines. Assess how the quality of your thoughts connect to the quality of your professional and personal relationships. Identify practical ways to influence your thought patterns and unleash better outcomes.
I design, facilitate and provide professional development for educators and leaders on a wide range of topics that integrates wellness activities for adult learners. I'm an author, adjunct professor and co-owner of Tumbao Bilingual Books. I approach my work with a passion for building... Read More →
Tuesday April 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am CDT Redbird F
One of the first big accomplishments we remember as a child is learning our A,B, C's - now join me as I guide you through a new alphabet of mindful and meditative words. Gain inspiration and apply mindful tricks/tips for being more present and joyful to all parts of your life.
Lead Educator and MBSEL Facilitator, ROE #45 Red Brick Safe School / All About MMEE LLC
I’m a 26 year educator. I have worked with Safe Schools and Mission Schools for fifteen of those years of service. I’m a Speech Communication/ ELA/ and Psychology Educator. I received my certifications with Mindful Schools in 2022 and The Engaged Mindfulness Institute in 2023... Read More →
Tuesday April 8, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm CDT Redbird F
Schools play a central and critical role in helping students build their capacity to cope with stress and life problems – in other words, resilience. When student feel safe and supported,students have more capacity to be creative, innovative and open to learning. This session features the Resilience Supportive Schools Illinois (REACH) statewide initiative. This initiative is a partnership between Lurie Children’s Hospital Center for Childhood Resilience (CCR), the Illinois State Board of Education and the state's seven Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Hubs. RSSI provides free and voluntary supports that schools need to assess and improve current policies, procedures, and practices through a data-informed approach. The goal of the initiative is to ensure that every student attends a school that is safe and supportive, culturally responsive, relationship based and able to promote the mental health and well being of students and staff. Come learn the ways in which RSSI helps school leaders create tailor-made plans that prioritize the pillars of student resilience most relevant to their school community.
This workshop is designed to address a critical question: If we prioritize the social-emotional well-being of students and teachers, who ensures the well-being of school leaders?
Participants will learn how to establish a School Leaders Care Team—a collaborative effort between district leaders and school leaders focused on supporting principals and assistant principals. The session will explore practical strategies for creating systems and structures that foster a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for school leaders. The session will also share best practices on navigating the loss of a student or school crisis through building connections with community.
By modeling care and well-being practices, districts can empower school leaders to better care for their own communities, creating a ripple effect that benefits students, teachers, and staff alike.
Yashika Nicole Tippett-Eggleston, a native of St. Louis, MO, has been instrumental in founding two of the six public military academies within Chicago Public Schools (CPS). As the only African American female leader of CPS military academies, Yashika currently serves as the founding... Read More →
Director of School Leader Engagement, Chicago Public Schools
While principal of Sullivan High School, formerly one of the most violent high schools in Chicago, Chad H. Thomas’s nearly decade-long rehabilitation and renewal of the school was captured in the highly acclaimed book Refugee High: Coming of Age in America. Heralded for his work... Read More →
Discover how functional health principles can transform your approach to wellness by addressing the root causes of chronic health challenges rather than merely managing symptoms. This session will explore the foundational concepts of functional medicine, focusing on whole-body health, personalized care, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Attendees will learn how to identify key factors—such as nutrition, movement, stress, and sleep—that influence health and how to create a roadmap for achieving balance and vitality. By integrating functional health into your daily life, you can embrace a proactive, individualized approach to wellness that prioritizes prevention and sustainability. This session will equip you with practical strategies to improve personal well-being or enhance professional practice, empowering you to thrive and inspire others to do the same.
