All of Kathleen’s workshops can be done in-person or virtually!
Think Smart: Putting the Executive Brain in Charge of Academic and Social-Emotional Success
In this session, Kathleen Kryza, international presenter/consultant/author will share the current science and research about executive function along with effective teaching strategies and techniques to help students THINK SMART both academically and socially-emotionally. This understanding of the human brain coupled with ways to develop growth mindsets and metacognitive skills sets is essential for success in and beyond school.
Books
Be sure to check out Kathleen's newest book, Transformative Teaching: Changing Classrooms Culturally, Academically and Emotionally. (Kryza, Brittingham, Duncan, Solution Tree Press, 2015
To order any of Kathleen’s inspiring books for educators CLICK HERE.
Belize EduVenture June 12-17, 2022 - The Belize EduVenture is a balance of personal and professional growth and amazing adventure. Catalyzed from a conversation about teacher travel and learning, the mission of the Belize EduVenture is two-fold: 1) engage in learning experiences with students and teachers in schools in Belize while reigniting our teaching passions and 2) experience a unique travel adventure.
Come join on our EduVenture in beautiful Belize. Teach with us in the morning, adventure with us in the afternoon. Unforgettable!
How to Keep Executive Function Functioning When Everything is Whacked!
In this workshop learn about the frontal lobe’s connection to emotions and learning. Discover the executive brain’s impact on emotional resilience and academic success. From the limbic system to the frontal lobe, students can develop practical strategies to Think Positive and Act Smart, thus achieving greater success in school and in life.
(Kathleen can also present this series with Dr. Jack Naglieri, cognitive psychologist.)
Workshops/Coaching
Top reasons to bring Kathleen to your school, district or conference:
• Participate in high quality, dynamic workshops that blend current, brain-targeted research with practical and doable strategies.
• Experience engaging and inspirational professional development.
• Leave inspired with tools you can implement immediately in your school or classroom.
• Transform your schools and classrooms as you honor all learners culturally, academically and emotionally.
To see a list of Kathleen’s workshops and seminars, CLICK HERE.
To learn about Kathleen’s coaching/consultation services, CLICK HERE.
Kathleen’s presentations:
—Re-Enaging Student Minds During & After COVID
--Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom (with MaryAnn Brittingham, MS)
Transformative Teaching: Changing Today’s Classrooms Culturally, Emotionally and Academically.
This workshop is based on Kathleen’s book of the same title. Explore students’ learning needs in three key areas: emotional, cultural, and academic. These three areas are interconnected facets of a student’s whole self and must be addressed equally if students are to thrive and survive in our classrooms and in life. Learn the six foundational teaching practices that work for all learners.
About Kathleen
For over 30 years, Kathleen Kryza has inspired thousands of children and educators around the globe through her dynamic presentations and writing. Kathleen is passionately dedicated to helping classrooms, schools, and the world, be a better place for children.
Differentiated Instruction Asia Summit, Academy of Principals, Singapore
See Kathleen in Action
Kathleen presents worldwide and can be found at the following engagements:
SENIA: Special Education Network and Inclusion Association
Annual Global Virtual Conference
Learning & the Brain: Teaching Engaged Brains
Improving Student Attention, Motivation, and Mindsets in a Disengaged, Distracted Age
February 22-24, 2024
Learning & the Brain Summer Institute on the ocean-side campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara