From Exhausted to Empowered: Building Resilience and Well-being in the Classroom

MSAA Professional Development Workshop for All (Administrators and Educators)

From Exhausted to Empowered: Building Resilience and Well-being in the Classroom

 In this workshop, we delve into the critical topics of teacher burnout and self-efficacy, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to combat burnout and cultivate well-being. We'll begin by examining the defining characteristics of burnout, enabling you to recognize its early signs in yourself and your colleagues. You'll then explore the concept of self-efficacy, understanding its connection to teacher well-being, and its influence on classroom performance. At the heart of the training lies the development of a personalized self-monitoring program.

Through this program, you'll establish a systematic method for tracking your energy levels, identifying stress triggers, and coping mechanisms, and measuring progress toward improved well-being. We'll provide a range of evidence-based strategies for stress management, mindfulness practice, work-life balance, and building supportive professional networks. This training is designed to be informative and actionable, offering practical tools and resources that you can readily implement in your daily life and professional practice. By the end, you'll have gained a deeper understanding of both burnout and self-efficacy, and you'll be equipped with a personalized self-monitoring program to navigate toward a more fulfilling and sustainable career in education.

Participants will be equipped with tools and strategies to:

·         Identify the signs and symptoms of teacher burnout, both in yourself and your colleagues 

·         Understand the role of self-efficacy in preventing and overcoming burnout, and discover ways to strengthen your belief in your own teaching abilities 

·         Develop and implement a personalized self-monitoring program to track your energy levels, identify stressors, and implement proactive strategies for self-care and well-being

·         Explore a toolbox of evidence-based practices for reducing stress, enhancing mindfulness, and fostering resilience in the classroom and beyond 

·         Collaborate with colleagues and administrators to create a supportive school culture that prioritizes teacher well-being and reduces burnout

When: Thursday, November 21 2024, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Delivery Method: In-Person Workshop

Location: The MSAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA

Presenter: Lyn A. Snow, Littleton Public Schools

PD Hours: 3 in Content Area Safe and Supportive Learning Environments

Fees: Member $150 / Non-Member $205

MSAA Contact: Ethel Kawesa, ekawesa@msaa.net 

Lyn A. Snow M.S.CAGS BCBA/LABA | Littleton Public Schools
Lyn has shared her knowledge with school district personnel and families for 25 years and offers a unique skill set focused on providing comprehensive, well-researched, collaborative, and thoughtful guidance to schools and families that blends her experience as a special educator, autism specialist, board-certified behavior analyst, crisis trainer, principal, special education consultant, and district-level administrator. Lyn is currently the Director of Student Services for Littleton Public Schools in Littleton, MA, and oversees special education, English learner education, health & nursing services, clinical & related services, and serves as the district’s homeless and foster care liaison and equity coordinator. 

Lyn obtained her undergraduate degree in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Autism and Developmental Disabilities from Lesley University, a master of science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from American International College. Lyn is currently pursuing her doctorate in Transformative Leadership at Northeastern University.

In addition to being a Nationally Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst in the state of Massachusetts, Lyn is currently licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a special education teacher (intensive special needs - all levels), Principal (all levels), Special Education Director and Superintendent and held certification for many years as a trainer in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.