Tuesday Talks for Teachers

The day-to-day demands of educational systems can be demanding, but they also provide opportunities for growth and innovation. In this workshop, we'll explore strategies that empower teachers to advocate for their students, stay focused on the present, and find fulfillment in their profession. Join us as we discover how to navigate the challenges of teaching with resilience and positivity!

Dr. Maria Katsaros-Molzahn, Ed.D is a retired educator with over 33 years of classroom experience. A fine artist by training, Dr. KM has infused all her classroom environments with art theory and practice.

Students and teachers face many stresses in education that impact their capacity for joy. How can we make room for joy in classrooms? How can we intentionally plan and design for it? Research in neuroscience has led to conclusive findings regarding the connection between joy and learning. This session will explore the research on joyful learning and provide activities and resources to foster joyful experiences for ourselves and our students.

Sharon Daly is a veteran educator who values joyful teaching/learning and utilizing technology to engage learners. She has presented sessions at numerous conferences on the topics of Artificial Intelligence, Standards of Joy, The Power of Poetry, Design Principles for Teaching and Learning, and Writing Across the Curriculum. She holds a special administrative license for Advanced Learning Coordinator, and also for teaching deaf and hard of hearing students. She teaches online courses for middle school students through the Center for Advanced Academics and is a published poet. Professional memberships include the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets, the Greater Madison Writing Project, and Wisconsin Association of Talented and Gifted.