Ignite Your Light: FREE
Conference for Educators
ONLINE | January 10-12, 2025
PD Certificates for Attendees.
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Ignite Your Second Semester Spark!
Calling all educators ready to glow and grow in 2025! Join us for a free virtual conference on January 10th-12th, featuring 90-minute workshops with actionable strategies to address burnout, improve student behavior, and boost engagement. Prep for a successful second semester with Ignite Your Light.
P.S. Can’t make it live? No worries – register now, and we’ll send you the recordings to keep the spark alive!
A Bright Path Ahead:
The Complete Schedule
Discover powerful strategies to reenergize and illuminate the way to a strong second semester.
Resilient Educators: From Burnout to Breakthrough
Day 1 | Friday, January 10 | 4-5:30pm PT, 7-8:30pm ET
Educators are the light guiding the future, but burnout can dim even the brightest flame. This empowering keynote by Special Guest Lasada Pippen will reignite your energy and equip you to overcome challenges with resilience and purpose. Through inspiring stories, classroom secrets, and practical tips, you’ll move from Burnout to Breakthrough.
In this keynote, you’ll gain:
+ Practical Strategies: Known, simple science hacks to increase energy and productivity.
+ Motivation: One research-based discovery on how to remain motivated, passionate, and energized.
+ Self-Care: Learn how LP’s “P.O.P.” tip improves overall health.
+ Balance: Improve “TLB” and reconnect personally and professionally.
+ Culture: Learn four culture-transforming keys
+ Empowered: To achieve your breakthrough.
You will emerge with tools to practice self-care, connect with your purpose, and focus on the precious moments instead of the pressure moments.
(Note: PD certificates are issued to people who attend live.)
The Brain in Balance: Understanding Dysregulation and How to Address It In Your Classroom
Day 2 | Saturday, January 11 | 9-10:30am PT, 12-1:30pm ET
Behavioral challenges in the classroom can feel overwhelming, but understanding the science of dysregulation can help you bring balance back. Join Dr. Ilana Nankin and Adriana Robertson for an enlightening workshop that dives into the neuroscience of dysregulation and how it impacts students and educators. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to create balance and foster a thriving learning environment.
In this workshop, you will learn:
+ The Science of Dysregulation: Understand how the brain responds to stress and imbalance.
+ How to Recognize the Signs: Identify indicators of dysregulation in yourself and your students.
+ Practical Strategies: Explore tools and techniques to restore regulation and foster resilience.
+ Building Connection: Learn how to create a supportive and balanced classroom environment.
+ PLUS a live Q&A at the end to get all your questions answered!
Walk away with actionable insights to help your students (and yourself) find calm, focus, and connection.
(Note: PD certificates are issued to people who attend live.)
Engaging Hearts and Minds: Wellness-Centered Strategies for Student Engagement
Day 3 | Sunday, January 12 | 9-10:30am PT, 12-1:30pm ET
Inspire students to shine their brightest by creating a classroom environment that prioritizes wellness and social-emotional learning. This session focuses on creating meaningful connections, fostering emotional resilience, and integrating SEL practices to inspire students to show up as their best selves.
In this workshop you will learn…
✓ The Connection Between Wellness and Engagement: Explore how emotional well-being impacts students’ ability to focus and participate.
✓ SEL-Driven Relationship Building: Develop trust and connection with students through empathy and active listening.
✓ Mindful Engagement Techniques: Use mindfulness and reflection practices to spark curiosity and intrinsic motivation.
✓ Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment: Design classroom activities and routines that nurture emotional safety and encourage active participation.
✓ Learn from experts in the field and get your questions answered!
Equip yourself with wellness-centered strategies that engage students’ hearts and minds, empowering them to thrive academically and emotionally.
(Note: PD certificates are issued to people who attend live.)
A Sky Full of Stars
Get ready to glow with inspiring speakers here to reignite your passion and purpose!
Lasada Pippen, Keynote Speaker
Lasada “LP” Pippen defied the odds. Despite a challenging childhood marked by financial struggles, he transformed from an underserved individual to a STEM graduate and engineering expert. He is a sought-after speaker and mentor, empowering students, educators, and leaders to overcome burnout and unlock their full potential through his transformative message and tools.
Dr. Ilana Nankin, Founder
Dr. Ilana Nankin—the Founder & CEO of Breathe For Change—is an award-winning entrepreneur, teacher educator, and former public school teacher committed to using wellness as a vehicle for healing and social change. Ilana earned degrees in both psychology and education at UC Berkeley, and received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at University of Wisconsin.
Sam Levine, Associate Professor
Sam Levine began his career as an educator, teaching ESL in the Middle East and middle school science in D.C. A seasoned entrepreneur in education, he’s held leadership roles at Amplify, Coursera, and Hone. Sam is also a certified coach, yoga teacher, and facilitator in transformational leadership. He earned a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, focusing on mind-body practices.
Adriana Robertson, Associate Professor
Adriana is an educator whose programs have helped thousands of people find purpose, wellness, and belonging. She is an Associate Professor at Breathe For Change, co-founder of the conscious leadership company, PRDX, and lead faculty at Soma+IQ. Previously, Adriana served as a Leadership Trainer at Harvard, where she developed its first university-wide training on belonging.
Claim Your Spark Today!
Get your Ignite Your Light conference pass for an unforgettable experience! It’s your time to sparkle, glow, and grow – because the world needs your light now more than ever. Completely free, entirely virtual.