Teacher morale is at an all-time low, and burnout is at an all-time high, leading to record numbers of educators leaving the profession. Tom Pesce, a veteran teacher and international keynote speaker, offers "Own Your Magic," a session that reconnects educators with their "WHY" in education and highlights their profound impact on students. Through storytelling, magic, humor, and hands-on demonstrations, Tom provides practical insights and strategies to help teachers rediscover their purpose, safeguard their mental well-being, understand their pivotal role, and create lasting memories for students. This session aims to prevent burnout and leave participants inspired to take action.

The role of the principal is to create an environment where teachers can teach effectively, students are engaged learners, and families are valued as educational partners. A principal should inspire and motivate all stakeholders of the school community and be a trusted ambassador for the broader school district. In this session, participants will gain an understanding of key leadership qualities and experiences that are essential for the development of a successful school-based leader. Additionally, participants will learn helpful tools and strategies to implement, both professionally and personally, to maximize effectiveness in this role. To conclude the session, participants will create a plan of action to solidify their next leadership steps.

That’s My Jam! is not just a session; it’s a movement towards reshaping the educational experience for both students and staff. This highly interactive workshop invites school leaders, educators, and support staff to explore what it truly means to cultivate a nurturing and dynamic school atmosphere. Participants will learn to identify the core elements that influence school culture and climate, from leadership styles and communication patterns to community involvement and student support systems. Expect to leave energized, inspired, and equipped with an actionable plan to transform your school’s culture and climate into a thriving ecosystem where everyone—students, staff, and families—can succeed. Come prepared to reflect, share, and make positive change because school culture and climate? That’s our jam!”

Writing Workouts: Getting Students Trained and Ready for the Writing Race

Is writing something you love to teach or dread? Love it or hate it, writing is a necessity in education, regardless of the subject area. This workshop will explore how writing can be taught effectively through a number of venues including rap music, post it notes, commercials, peacock feathers, props, sports programing and social media. Learn how to effectively teach writing and have fun too!

Gamify your Classroom with Nearpod-Make Learning Fun

Elevate your teaching experience by joining us for an enriching professional development session to enhance your skills in engaging middle school students. This comprehensive workshop will cover a spectrum of strategies, from building meaningful relationships to crafting captivating themed units.

Grade Level: 6-12Diffusing the Difficult Child: help student behaviors when they are happening Feeling lost when a child in your classroom experiences a crisis? This workshop empowers educators with the tools they need to manage challenging behaviors and support students during difficult times. Learn effective intervention strategies, discover practical techniques to de-escalate stressful situations, and develop skills to proactively recognize potential behavioral issues before they escalate. Gain access to a valuable toolkit filled with resources and tips, and discover how to create a supportive learning environment that fosters student well-being and positive behavior. This workshop is ideal for teachers of all grade levels, special education educators, paraprofessionals, and anyone who works with children in a classroom setting. Don't wait! Equip yourself with the skills to navigate challenging times and create a calmer, more positive learning environment for all your students.

The Cohesive Classroom- how to create a cohesive team so teachers can command their classroom with confidence.

Elevate your teaching experience by joining us for an enriching professional development session to enhance your skills in engaging middle school students. This comprehensive workshop will cover a spectrum of strategies, from building meaningful relationships to crafting captivating themed units.

Subject: All Grade Level: 6-12

Are you struggling to engage your students in math? Do your students want you to do all the thinking for them so they can just copy what you do? If so, this session is for you! Come learn how to implement Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) in your math teaching and get kids not only thinking deeply, but engaged in productive math conversations. You will leave this session with math tasks you can immediately use in your classroom and the know-how to implement the BTC structure and routine.

A session on the power of our individual and collective impact I call "The Purpose Pack".

Each Educator will collect emails, text messages, voice messages, of what students, co workers, people in general (stakeholders, students, staff, partners) have said about them giving thanks for impact made. The idea is to recenter in small group settings on the power of the work being done as an Educator and why it is important to the world through the stories of those impacted by Educators.

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Minimum of 3 (combination of) Screenshots of text messages, emails, and or voicemail audio files/ videos of moments of inspiration, personal impact, gratitude expressed by students,staff & or stakeholders you have worked with & had an impact on within your role at TFP. These digital items are required to be stored on either IPAD, Laptop & Personal Cellphone. A digital device will be needed in order to participate.