Wasatch Back 2021

At the epicenter of the PLC life is community. It is in community, educators find the very Heart & Soul of their work life. The single greatest driver of both achievement and well-being for educators is understanding how their efforts enhance the lives of their students and colleagues. The defining feature of a great teaching life is the ability to connect and contribute to something beyond the self. 

 
In this engaging session, Timothy D. Kanold draws from his books HEART! & SOUL! to provide research and insights into the PLC life as a deeply meaningful life. He takes participants on an exploration of daily routines for personal well-being that promote a culture of unity, belonging, vulnerability, trust and validation. He also indicates above all else, educators should not let their unique voice get lost in the collaborative shuffle.
Participants can expect to:

· Examine the differences between their first and second mountain professional life climb as part of their professional growth journey.
· Consider ways to improve their relational intelligence and impact on others as part of the PLC culture
· Discover research specific strategies for how to thrive at work, through a culture of belonging, trust, vulnerability, and validation with their colleagues.