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**This is part of a year-long cohort experience.**

With the social-emotional components of the classroom absolutely imperative for successful school cultures, this month will call upon research and expertise that supports creating a flexible culture and reinforce the power of relationships in knowledge acquisition and student success.

**This is part of a year-long cohort experience.**

In this highly interactive training program, participants will learn the key elements of communication to inspire audiences of all sizes, be they in-person, on the telephone or virtual. The training will arm learners with practical tools and concrete skills that will elevate and enhance their presentations and communication for informal presentations, structured client presentations, and high stakes renewal and new business pitches.

Thank you to our program sponsor:​https://www.ccsfundraising.com/

In this educator-focused workshop participants will get a comprehensive look at anxiety and its impact on students' learning, social connections, and well-being. Participants will explore how anxiety uniquely affects the mind and body, creating barriers to concentration, motivation, and resilience in the classroom. Through understanding the body’s anxiety response, we’ll unpack key distinctions between healthy stress and anxiety disorders, including common triggers, symptoms, treatment approaches, and behaviors that show up in academic settings.

Presented by: Sam Straub, Teen Savvy Coaching, is a licensed clinical professional counselor at Waypoint Wellness Center in Severna Park, MD as well as a long-time educator, having served as a middle school English teacher, dean of students, and school counselor during her 26 year career in independent schools. Sam is also the owner and executive director of Teen Savvy Coaching, where she helps parents of teens and tweens step into their parenting role with calm and confidence so their kids can thrive. Through Teen Savvy, Sam also provides workshops and trainings for teens, parents, educators, and community members on a wide range of topics including classroom management, communication tools, mental health, and leadership. She has spent her entire career supporting teens and their adults.