Inspiring Keynotes
K1: Thursday, February 2, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
The Role of the Teacher Leader: A Conversation with Marilyn Tabor
Marilyn Tabor, President, Organizational Dynamics Associates
Marilyn Tabor is known for her expertise in varied applications of coaching and the practical perspective she brings to her professional development work with educators. A national consultant and the originator of Coaching for Excellence, she models coaching in the ASCD video training program, "Another Set of Eyes: Conferencing Skills," and in the video for California's BTSA training program, "Preparing Support Providers to Work with Beginning Teachers." Join her for an evening of conversation and discover the powerful and inspiring ways that teacher leaders influence the school culture and contribute to student success.
Friday, February 3, 12:30 - 12:40 P.M.
California Association of NBCT
Ronarae Adams, Executive Director, California Association of NBCT
K2: Friday, February 3, 12:45 - 1:45 P.M.
Magic in Mentoring
Rick Smith, Author, Trainer, Keynote, Education Consultant, Conscious Teaching, LLC
Moments of wonder spontaneously happen in the classroom and in our coaching relationships with teachers. Even though these moments are unplanned, there are ways we can help cultivate them. Rick will share stories and possible strategies for paving the way for more of this wonder, which is at the heart of real learning. He will explore what the latest brain research has to say about differentiating instruction. What magic can this foster in the mentoring process?
K3: Saturday, February 4, 11:00 A.M. - NOON
My Immigrant Success Story: I Owe It All to My Educators
Firoozeh Dumas, Author
Firoozeh Dumas will discuss how she went from being an Iranian immigrant who spoke seven words of English to a UC Berkeley graduate, best-selling author, performer, and speaker. Firoozeh will share what she learned from her teachers and mentors, which enabled her to become an immigrant success story. The foresight, common sense, and sensitivity of a few Americans allowed her to go far beyond her mother's 11th-grade education.
E1: Saturday, February 4, 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
NBCT Forum
Ronarae Adams, Acting Executive Director, CANbct
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