A Day of Self Discovery: Socio-Emotional Leadership Foundations

2540 Park Avenue,Minneapolis MN 55404

08 March, 2022

Description

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota School of Education Professional Development Series 6 Continuing Education Units (C.E.U.s) will be awarded to administrators and teachers who attend the workshop. Workshop Description: No one understands more than educational leaders the daily challenges of creating school communities where every staff member and student can thrive and succeed. Effective leadership is an essential and defining means of ensuring that all in the school community achieve their highest potential. Julie Sperry, Ed.D. will help educators learn how to understand themselves first, so they can intentionally create an environment where teachers, administrators, staff, and students not only meet academic goals but thrive in a more holistic sense. During this interactive professional development day, participants will discover both individual and collective clarity around understanding self and others. Educators will leave this session realizing the power of shared mission and vision, accepting the need for shared values, and embracing the rewards of creating communities where everyone has a sense of belonging, value, and personal empowerment. About Dr. Julie Sperry Dr. Julie Sperry is an experienced teacher, counselor, and school administrator who holds master’s degrees in Counseling and Educational Leadership and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration. She currently works as the Director of Character Academies at CharacterPlus within the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Center for Character and Citizenship.