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2025-2026 Professional

Development Workshop Series

Cardinal Connections

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Th, January 21, 2026

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

University of the Incarnate Word

SEC 2050

Reclaiming Your Enthusiasm and Energy: Sustainable Practices for Educators

Presented by: Dr. Joelisse Galarza-Davis '17, National Director of Mental Health-Idea Public Schools

About This Event

Th, November 5, 2025

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

University of the Incarnate Word

SEC 2050

Harvesting Growth: Using Data to Tend to Every Student's Learning Plot

Presented by: Ami Giguere '11 & '16

Academic Dean, NEISD

About This Event

Th, September 4, 2025

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

University of the Incarnate Word

SEC 2050

The Connected Classroom

Presented by: Eva Barrientos '10, M.Ed. in Counseling & Jo-Anne Olivarri '10, M.Ed

About This Event

2023-2024 Professional Development Workshops

SAT, FEB. 24, 2023

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University of the Incarnate Word

SEC 2051

Building Relationships Through Cultural Lenses

YMCA

Presented by: Scott Baughman

Vice President of Organizational Development

About This Event

SAT, OCT. 28, 2022

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University of the Incarnate Word

SEC 2051

Dimensions of Diversity

Postponed

YMCA

Presented by: Matthew Ramirez

Director of Talent and Culture Development

About This Event

Fri, August 4, 2022

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

University of the Incarnate Word

Rosenberg Skyroom

Positive Behavior Principles: Shifting Perspectives and Aligning Practices in Schools

Presented by: Dan St. Roman

Educational Consultant

About This Event

2024-2025 Professional

Development Workshop Series

Alumni Speaker Series

2024-2025 Speakers Series-Approved_edite

SAT, Oct. 05, 2024

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University of the Incarnate Word

SEC 2050

A Balancing Act: Exploring Effective Strategies to Avoid Teacher Burnout and Bring Joy Back into the Classroom

Presented by: Jennifer Torres, M.Ed., LPC, NCC

Licensed Therapist

About This Event

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SAT, Nov. 16, 2024

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University of the Incarnate Word

SEC 2050

Differentiation for Gifted and High-Achieving Students using the BIG 3

Presented by: Jennifer Silva

Academic Enrichment Teacher & TAG Facilitator

About This Event

2024-2025 Speakers Series-Approved (2)_e

Sat, February 22, 2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University of the Incarnate Word

SEC 2050

Discovering Dyslexia in the Classroom

Presented by: Ashley Anguiano, , M.Ed, CALT-QI in training, C-SLDS, LDT

Dyslexia Specialist

About This Event

2022-2023 Professional Development Workshops

MON, AUG. 8, 2022

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

University of the Incarnate Word

Rosenberg Skyroom

Building Resiliency: Trauma-Informed

Teaching and Learning

Fostering Resilient Learners

Presented by: Wendy Turner

2017 Delaware Teacher of the Year

About This Event

SAT, MARCH 25, 2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

University of the Incarnate Word

Gorman Business and Education Center

Getting Relationships Right

Communities in Schools-San Antonio

Presented by: Shelly Bosse, LMSW, MA

Training and Education Manager

About This Event

2021-2022 Professional
Development Workshop Series

Social Justice in Action: Amplifying Their Voices

SAT, OCT. 2, 2021

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

Leveraging Community
Partnerships to Engage Diverse Learners

Amplified Voices: Diverse Learners
Presented by: DreamVoice

About This Event

SAT, NOV. 13, 2021

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

Planting Seeds and Empowering Communities

Amplified Voices: Food Insecurity
Presented by: Gardopia

About This Event

SAT, FEB. 26, 2022

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

Healing Minds Through
Mindfulness

Amplified Voices: Youth with Incarcerated Parents and Mental Health
Presented by: CR Bloom Project/Black Outside Inc.

About This Event

SAT, MARCH 26, 2022

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

TBD

Creating Equitable Communities for Homeless Youth

Amplified Voices: Youth Homelessness

Presented by: THRIVE Youth Center & SARAH Alliance to House Everyone

About This Event

SAT, APRIL 23, 2022

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

TBD

Youth Advocacy: Speaking Up and Speaking Out

Canceled

Amplified Voices: Youth Advocacy Presented by: Our Tomorrow

About This Event

2020-2021 Professional
Development Workshop Series

Social Justice in Action: Empowering

Educators in Their Community

SAT, JAN. 9, 2021

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

When Words are Not Enough

Presented by: The Esperanza Center for Peace and Justice

About This Event

SAT, FEB. 6, 2021

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

The Power of Your Story

Presented by: San Antonio African American Community Archives and Museum

About This Event

SAT, MARCH 27, 2021

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

Youth Advocacy: Speak Up and Speak Out

Presented by: Our Tomorrow

About This Event

SAT, SEPT. 12, 2020

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

Race and Identity Through Pop Culture

Presented by: Dr. Martina McGhee

About This Event

SAT, OCT. 10, 2020

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

Digital Equity and Inclusion

Presented by: Youth Code Jam

About This Event

SAT, NOV. 14, 2020

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

Can We Talk? Using Current Events to Create Meaningful Conversations Around Critical Thinking

Presented by: Adriana Moreno

About This Event

Th, January 21, 2026

Th, November 5, 2025

Th, September 4, 2025

SAT, FEB. 24, 2023

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SAT, OCT. 28, 2022

Postponed

Fri, August 4, 2022

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SAT, Oct. 05, 2024

SAT, Nov. 16, 2024

Sat, February 22, 2025

MON, AUG. 8, 2022

SAT, MARCH 25, 2023

SAT, OCT. 2, 2021

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SAT, NOV. 13, 2021

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SAT, FEB. 26, 2022

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SAT, MARCH 26, 2022

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SAT, APRIL 23, 2022

Canceled

SAT, JAN. 9, 2021

SAT, FEB. 6, 2021

SAT, MARCH 27, 2021

SAT, SEPT. 12, 2020

SAT, OCT. 10, 2020

SAT, NOV. 14, 2020

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