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Speaker Series 2011 | 2012
Parenting for the 21st Century: Fostering Engagement and Well-Being
October 4, 2011 • 9 am at Burke's
Dr. Denise Pope will discuss data from the Stanford Challenge Success survey, including
student health data, homework practices, and school engagement experiences. She’ll discuss ways to reduce academic stress without sacrificing achievement, rigor or engagement in school, including what parents can do immediately to foster well-being at school and at home.
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How
October 18th, 2011 • 7 pm at TBD • Sponsored by SPEAK
Talent is not solely an attribute that we are born with but needs to be developed. Join author, Daniel Coyle as he discusses his latest book, The Talent Code. This New York Times bestselling author will describe a road map and examples for how people have developed their talents. Cinderalla Ate My Daughter
November 2, 2011 • 9am at Burke's
New York Times bestselling author, Peggy Orenstein will discuss her quest to determine whether the current princess mania is merely a passing phase or a more sinister marketing plot with a long-term negative impact. Ms. Orenstein’s new work offers an important exploration of the burgeoning girlie-girl culture and what it could mean for our daughters’ identities and their futures. Ensuring Success in the 21st Century: Cultural Comptency as a Key Factor
January 9, 2011 • 9 am at Burke's
Dr. Steven Jones will lead us through an interactive session to equip us with a common language
and framework to practice inclusive communication and support our children in developing
the cultural competency skills that allow them to be successful global citizens of the 21st Century. One of America’s top experts on diversity, Dr. Jones is the CEO of a national consulting firm specializing in cultural competency and organizational development within Independent Schools, Universities, and Corporations nationwide.
Teen Panel: Accepting and Succeeding with Learning Differences
January 13, 2012 • 9 am at Burke’s
Several alumnae, all with learning differences, return to Burke’s for this Teen Panel. These girls will share their experiences with Burke’s parents, faculty, and students alike. Topics covered during the discussion and Q&A may include: navigating middle school, high school and college; identifying and leveraging support resources; and taking advantage of one’s own strengths to overcome obstacles. Most importantly, this group can speak to surviving the emotional roller coaster ride from diagnosis to acceptance and academic success.
Dan Siegel
February 28, 2012 • 9:15 am at San Francisco Day School • Sponsored by SPEAK
Author of Mindsight; Parenting from the Inside Out; and the upcoming The Whole-Brain Child, will discuss the links between brain research and well-being. Mr. Siegel’s mission is to provide a scientifically grounded, integrated view of human development for mental health practitioners, educators, organizational leaders, parents and others as we promote the growth of vibrant lives and healthy minds.
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