On Monday, January 19th, Royal Valley teachers and staff participated in a professional development day unlike most others. Centered around the theme “Revive & Thrive,” the day focused on supporting the mental and physical well-being of our staff through meaningful, engaging sessions.
Sessions offered throughout the day included:
Factors That Impact Native Youth - Wellness Connections PBPN
Brain Architecture Game – Monique Litherland
Nutrition and Physical Wellness for Educators – Dr. Emma Beck, M.D.
Osteopathic Treatments for Headaches – Dr. Emma Beck, M.D.
Self-Reflection, Play, and Discovering Your Best “You” – Keri Bausch
Junk Journaling and Rock Painting – Margaret Ramburg
Designing Flower Arrangements – Kim Clark
Self-Care for Teachers: Building Energy Without Burnout – Ross Schwisow
Trauma Responsive Core Principles – Laura Douglas
KANZA: Understanding Student Behavior Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Stop Just Surviving: Steps to Thrive Every Day – Dr. Justin Moore
Just Let Them – Rachel Boucher
Esports – Trevor Krogman
Thank you to all of the presenters for taking the time out of your busy schedules to come speak to our staff!
A huge thank you to Noah Slay, Laura Douglas, Rachel Boucher, Hannah Stilwell, Shanna Martin, and Maddin Lockwood for planning and organizing such a thoughtful and impactful day for our teachers and staff.
In the afternoon, staff had the opportunity to hear from two guest speakers: Justin Broxterman, who spoke on the impact of social media on students, and John Calvert, who shared an uplifting message titled “It’s a Great Day to Be a Panther.” Thank you to Justin and John for taking the time to visit Royal Valley and speak with our staff.
