Summer Preconference Workshop 1

Friday,
July 26, 2024
9:00 AM-12:00 PM MT
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Cost: $75.00

Engaging in Well-being for Educators

DESCRIPTION
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This workshop will provide educators in all communities, preK-12th grade classrooms, and higher education with practical strategies and applicable resources to prioritize their well-being amidst the ever-changing and challenging demands of their profession. This workshop recognizes the unique situations educators face and offers tailored solutions to promote holistic health through cognitive, emotion, physical, social, even career and community wellness. Through interactive sessions and informative discussions, participants will learn various techniques for preparing for and coping with stress, incorporating self-care practices into their daily routines, and fostering a supportive community within their school environment. Plus, educators will experience ways to integrate their new discoveries into their personal, professional, and pedagogical intentions and interactions. By emphasizing the importance of self-care and resilience, this workshop equips and encourages educators to enhance their overall well-being leading to improved job satisfaction, effectiveness in the classroom, and, ultimately, better outcomes for educators, students, and colleagues.

 
 PRESENTERS

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Amanda M. Rudolph, PhD

​Amanda M. Rudolph, PhD
 
Amanda M. Rudolph has been an educator for 20+ years. After graduating from Trinity University, she taught high school and junior high school drama until she began her doctoral work at the University of Arkansas. After earning her PhD, Amanda has been a teacher educator at Stephen F. Austin State University as a professor in Secondary Education. She has served as associate dean and program coordinator for undergraduate and graduate programs.
 
As a professor of teacher education, Amanda has served as a Board Member for the Association of Teacher Educators. She has also served as President of the Texas Association of Teacher Educators and both Board Member and Chair of the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education. She is a lead site visitor for CAEP.  Additionally, Amanda served on the Educator Preparation Advisory Committee for the Texas Education Agency.  Currently she serves on the education committee of the Texas Association of Gifted and Talented dedicated to Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted. Amanda has authored two books; one book focuses on classroom management and one book examines education reform. She has served on the editorial board of TEMPO; as editor of The Texas Forum of Teacher Education, as the founding editor of TxEP, Texas Educator Preparation Journal; and currently leads the editorial team as co-editor of the ATE Action in Teacher Education journal.

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