What is West Chester University's Student PSEA?
West Chester University's Student PSEA is a professional organization that uses a variety of events to influence and prepare future educators for the teaching profession, as well as stimulate the highest ideals of professional ethics and standards.
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Information about the Conference:
WCU's Student PSEA presents the SPSEA 2022 Southeast Regional Conference! This event is held on Saturday, November 5 2022 in Sykes Student Union and is open to any College and High School Students. There will be a variety of activities such as Professional Development Workshops, Alumni Q&A Panels, Silent Auctions, and more unique and interactive opportunities all designed to inform and inspire future educators! Below are some descriptions of some of the activities.
*Please Note: All participants must wear business casual clothing.*
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Workshop Descriptions:
Keynote Speaker:
Christopher Clayton- [email protected]
How Student PSEA Can Help Transform You Today into the Educator You Want to be Tomorrow
Dr. Christopher M. Clayton serves as an Assistant Director of Education Services for the Pennsylvania State Education Association. He is responsible for providing support to over 178,000 educator members on issues involving teacher certification, student achievement, pedagogical best practices and research in teaching and learning and directs the Student PSEA pre-service educator program.
He earned a Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Education and Ed. S. in Education Leadership, Administration, & Policy at The University of Georgia along with a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Regis University in Denver, CO. He is a National Board Certified Teacher (2008, renewed in 2018) who, prior to starting with PSEA, served as a high school English and I.B. Theory of Knowledge teacher and coach for over ten years in Southern California and Washington state before becoming a district administrator and Director of Curriculum & Instruction in a large metro-Atlanta school district with 138 schools and over 100,000 students. He moved to Hershey to begin his role with PSEA in 2014 and happily resides there with his wife, two daughters, son, and granddaughter.
Closing Speaker: Clif Beaver- [email protected]
Pull the Goalie: Teachers as learners: Inspiring and empowering students through a culture of creativity and student-focused innovation.
Speaker #1: Jeremy Hampton- [email protected]
Everything You Need to Know About Your First Union Contract: Presentation by a seasoned union leader and chief contract negotiator, Dr. Jeremy Hampton, on everything you need to know about union contracts with special attention paid to salary schedules, tuition reimbursement, just cause, and other items that matter to new teachers.
Speaker #2: Jennifer and Corey McCaslin- [email protected] ; [email protected]
Teaching with Compassion: Thinking Creatively to Support Today’s Students: This session will be hosted by two veteran secondary teachers of high school English and Mathematics. The goal of this session will be to think creatively about the expectations and background our students bring to the classroom and how to support and build on them. Strategies for collaborative problem solving and varied small group and whole group instruction will be discussed.
Speaker #3: Michael Stefano - [email protected]
Pragmatism and the Role of the Music Educator (Upper Elementary/Secondary General Music): Music teacher preparation programs focus on teaching standard notation, Western musical time periods, and folk music in the direct instruction model. Is that meeting the needs of adolescents in today’s society? During this workshop we will focus on new trends in music education, such as informal music learning, teacher as a facilitator, and applying practical approaches that reach all students. We will also reflect on what your role should be as a music educator.
Speaker #4: Andrew Husband - [email protected]
Do’s and Don’ts for New Teachers: How to Avoid Some of the Pitfalls New Teachers Fall Into: Being a new teacher is difficult, whether it is pre-service teaching, student teaching or being a first-year teacher. Universities do a good job of preparing us with content and pedagogy, but not to handle the politics and relational dynamics of being a new teacher. This presentation will offer insights into how to handle some of the challenges frequently faced by new teachers.
Speaker #5: Darlene Brigance- [email protected]
What Teaching Has Ended Up Teaching Me: Twenty-five plus years in different classrooms with various students have helped me to become a better teacher and person. I would love to share some hands-on practical ideas as well as some general philosophies that I have learned along the way. You all have also witnessed teaching for many years and have wonderful ideas to share. This session will be interactive; I hope to create a community of support and collaboration, even after the workshop.
Speaker #6: Kathleen Rogers- [email protected]
From Coffee Carts to Buddy Programs & Everything In-Between: Inclusion at the Middle School Level: This presentation will focus on a variety of programs implemented at the middle school level that are designed to increase the amount of time students with diverse learning needs spend with peers. Programs covered include Coffee Cart Fridays, Peer “Buddies,” Unified Special Olympics, and Community Based Instruction Trips. Learn how these efforts were initiated, implemented, and continue to be adjusted.
Speaker #7: Amanda Jeane Reichert - [email protected]
Balance & Essentials for New Teachers: It's very easy to dive deep into your job as a new teacher. How do you learn to be a new teacher, do your best job, and still be a person? What kinds of things do new teachers need? What is the best advice for a new teacher? Let's dive deep into balancing work and life and give you some essentials for starting your career.
Speaker #8: Amy Cooper- [email protected]
It takes a village to raise a child: "It takes a village to raise a child" originates from an African proverb conveying that it takes many people to provide a safe, healthy environment for children to develop and flourish. You are an important part of that village. How can you work with parents and create a safe, happy community to help your students reach their potential and feel good doing it. You will learn about team building activities and ideas for communication with parents.
Speaker #9: Nicole Adkins- [email protected]
Using Best Practices to Teach ELA in the K-6 classroom: English and Language Arts can be daunting, but also so rewarding. There are so many components to cover- grammar, writing, reading, listening and speaking. How do you fit it all into a day or a period of time? During my session you will learn about many strategies, "Best Practices'', to help meet each learner where they are and enrich their learning experience. Teaching young learners the art of reading and writing is so important for their educational journey, learn how to be the most effective ELA teacher you can be.
Speaker #10: Linda Blickley- [email protected]
Schools are Sensational: A presentation by Linda Blickley MS OTR/L, ATS, an Occupational Therapist with 25+ years of experience at Upper Dublin School District. This course will review the impact sensory has on students, what sensory systems are, what self regulation is and how you can help your students learn. Come and join us for information that will help your students succeed and will make your job easier!
Speaker #11: Kimberly Arleth- [email protected]
Teaching a high school science-based class is challenging but an incredible way to develop amazing skills for students that will help them in any career they choose. How do you manage the challenges that come up with a lab-based class? Things like dealing with safety in the lab, getting the equipment and chemicals you need, creating labs and getting the students excited about science using demonstrations will be discussed.
Speaker #12: Patrick Ricci- [email protected]
Creative Ways to Engage, Motivate, and Build Relationships with Students: I don’t care how many education classes you take. I don’t care how great you are at solving math problems, writing papers, understanding grammar, teaching how to draw, sing, or use a computer. If you don’t spend the time, the necessary time, to build relationships with your students, you will find it extremely hard to be successful in the classroom.
Speaker #13: Rachelle Impink- [email protected]
STARTING INTENTIONALLY: Starting at a new school can be overwhelming, which is why it must be done intentionally. We will uncover ways to start well in a new school district with colleagues, families, and students from someone who is currently doing that after 11 years in her previous district. You will be able to take away practical strategies to incorporate into your practice for student teaching and your first year teaching in your future district.
Speaker #14: Jeffery Hunsberger- [email protected]
Having Tough Conversations as a Teacher: Teachers are trained to teach their subject material and command a classroom, but rarely are we trained to deal with some of the tough conversations required of us in the teaching profession. Whether it be talking with a student about a difficult period in their life, engaging with a hostile or distraught parent, or sharing bad news about a student who cheated on a test, challenging conversations arise frequently in the midst of teaching duties. Other highly skilled professions are trained in strategies for handling these difficult situations. Learn how to apply skills from other professions to teaching and dealing with difficult conversations.
Speaker #15: Patty Leever- [email protected]
Improving Student Engagement in the Classroom: The pandemic’s impact on education is undeniable. Two years of interrupted learning combined with the challenges of online learning have had a profound effect on our students and their ability to engage with in-person learning. I’d like to share some strategies–gleaned from my 9 years teaching and a graduate degree in TESOL–that help to improve student engagement by creating a fun learning environment while focusing on students’ needs.
Speaker #16: Lauren Gibeault- [email protected]
How Stepping Outside Of The Classroom Can Make You A Better Teacher Inside Of The Classroom: As future teachers, you have spent countless hours inside the classroom learning and preparing yourselves for your careers. But don't forget about the learning that comes from experiences outside the classroom! From volunteering to community involvement to traveling, educators that step outside of the classroom gain skill sets, perspectives, and mindsets that make them stronger leaders. Join us to hear more about how we’ve seen educators step outside of the classroom to become better teachers!
Speaker #17: Christopher Clayton (Keynote Speaker, as well as Speaker for first two Breakout Sessions)
Technology in the Classroom Today: Approaches, Strategies, Techniques, and Resources for Today’s Digital Age Teachers and Students: In this session we will explore the rapidly evolving and changing role that technology is playing in our daily lives and its connection to the field education and the practice and craft of teaching. It will explore a variety educational technology paradigms and instructional approaches and will present attendees with information, strategies, and “take-away” tools and resources that they will be able to immediately actualize into their planning and instruction.
Speaker #18: Lauren Sullivan- [email protected]
Speaker #19: Danielle Arnold-Schwartz- [email protected]