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My work is focused on solutions to help students, educators and their institutions to thrive, not just survive.
My work is focused on solutions to help students, educators and their institutions to thrive, not just survive.
TOPIC: Trauma is the Invisible Backpack We Carry
This is the annual conference for Boston school-based mental health clinicians hosted by the Boston School-Based Behavioral Health Collaborative. All BPS staff, community partner staff, and graduate trainees are invited to join us for a day of learning in community. Presented at Boston University: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsbhc-annual-conference-2024-tickets-774420411297
The Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) presents its annual member’s exhibition at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and online at RNACexhibitions.com. The exhibition runs from February 15 through March 31, 2024. Karen will be exhibiting.
Don’t Let Them Bury My Story by Viola Ford Fletcher is one of only two survivors of the Tulsa Massacre. Karen will speak about The Epigenetic Transmission of Trauma before this meeting. The book discussion is presented by the Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project. For more information and to sign up for this event, please visit the website https://pgclmp.org which will have the most updated news about the event. Click HERE to buy the book.
Karen will be teaching a 3-hour course called “Trauma Anniversaries and Why They are So Hard” from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Visit THIS LINK to register.
Karen will present a webinar with Edward K.S. Wang on the topic of their forthcoming book, Mending Education, to be published in the fall of 2024.
Karen will present a lecture on Developing Leaders for Higher Education on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the NEA Higher Education Conference in Atlanta, GA.
MSI Aspiring Leadership Convening. Karen is serving as a mentor to one of these aspiring MSI leaders. Invitation only event. Meeting to be held in Princeton NJ.
MSI Aspiring Leadership Convening. Karen is serving as a mentor to one of these aspiring MSI leaders. Invitation only event. Meeting to be held in Princeton NJ.
Karen will be displaying her artwork. Visit the website for more information and times.
https://www.rockportartassn.org
Karen will be displaying her artwork and volunteering. This event is open to all DKG members. Visit the link for more details: https://www.dkg.org/DKGSI/Events/2024_Convention_DC/2024_International_Convention.aspx
Karen will be presenting the following topic: Doing Discipline Differently. Location: Franklin, MA on Tuesday, July 23 from 9 am to noon. Open to members only. Information and link to register: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?5642931-SfI71py36e
Save the date! Join Karen along with Ed Wang for the launch of Mending Education on Oct. 21, 2024 at The Salted Cod from 5 to 8 pm. Contact Karen for local and/or national appearances related to the book.
WHERE: The Salted Cod Arthouse, 53 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930. Please email Karen for details as this is a private event. Email karengrosscooper@gmail.com
Saturday, October 26 at Noon
Ponder Pandemic Positives and their Power Discussion and conversation with Karen Gross and Ed Wang on their newly released book, Mending Education.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. Registration required. Cost of Webinar: $20 Link for registration and payment:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/G4C9DCXU66GGL
The Zoom link will be sent out the morning of October 26, 2024.
Event Timing: Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Noon (12:00 p.m. ET) to 1:30 pm ET, 9:00 a.m. PT, 10:00 a.m. MT, 11:00 a.m. CT
4:00 p.m. Iceland, Ireland, London 6:00 p.m. Netherlands. 7:00 p.m. Finland
Event Address: ZOOM
You may also register by making your payment here:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/G4C9DCXU66GGL
Karen and her co-author Ed Wang will discuss their new book. R.S.V.P.s are a must. Event to be held in Washington D.C. Please email Karen for details as this is a private event. Email karengrosscooper@gmail.com
Virtual Teachers’ Lounge Session #3
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST.
QUESTION TO PONDER: DO WE LISTEN TO OUR TEACHERS’ IDEAS, THOUGHTS, AND SUGGESTIONS?
Participate with Virtual Teachers’ Lounge founders: Karen Gross, Pat Neal, Sakina McGruder, and Ed Wang.
Come share your thoughts, feelings, and solutions in a safe and comfortable environment. We would like to encourage you to invite an active classroom teacher and educator.
Please share the registration link: https://forms.gle/BKzBmMtSozswvc8H9
Event Time: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.
Watch for upcoming added dates! Webinar too!
Time(s): 7:30 p.m. ET 4:30 p.m. PT 5:30 pm MT 6:30 p.m. CT and Mexico 11:30 p.m. Iceland, Ireland, London. 1:30 a.m. Netherlands, Sweden, Norway 2:30 a.m. Finland and Estonia
Mass School Administration Association
Karen will be presenting the following topic with Dr. Ed Wang: Mending Education with Pandemic Positives. Location: Franklin, MA. Open to members only.
Virtual Teachers’ Lounge Listening and Learning Session
Virtual Teachers’ Lounge Session #4
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST.
QUESTION TO PONDER: DO WE LISTEN TO OUR TEACHERS’ IDEAS, THOUGHTS, AND SUGGESTIONS?
Participate with Virtual Teachers’ Lounge founders: Karen Gross, Pat Neal, Sakina McGruder, and Ed Wang.
Come share your thoughts, feelings, and solutions in a safe and comfortable environment. We encourage you to invite an active classroom teacher and educator.
Please share the registration link: https://forms.gle/qVZkeMrrJSCBhTee8
Event Time: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.
Time(s): 7:30 p.m. ET 4:30 p.m. PT 5:30 pm MT 6:30 p.m. CT and Mexico 11:30 p.m. Iceland, Ireland, London. 1:30 a.m. Netherlands, Sweden, Norway 2:30 a.m. Finland and Estonia
Karen will be presenting with Dr. Ed Wang. Topic: Mending Education with a focus on implementing Pandemic Positives. These events are virtual and open to YWMC members only.