Laura Lee Summers
Laura Lee Summers is an associate clinical professor within the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado-Denver. She is also a digital designer and facilitator for Learning Forward’s virtual course: 8 Dimensions of Educator Wellness and the upcoming virtual course: Adapting Best Pedagogical Practices in an Equitable, Digital Environment. Her most recent publications for The Learning Professional are “The right blend: SEL supports teacher learning in person and online” (August 2020) and “Eight dimensions of wellness for educators” (February 2021).
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Teacher burnout is real, but there are solutions
“How are the children?” is a question the Maasai people of East Africa ask in traditional salutation. The expected reply is, “All of the children are well.” The understanding is that if the community is peaceful and well, it will manifest as the children being valued, cared for, and thriving […] -
Educator health and wellbeing: Put on your own oxygen mask first
May 2 - May 6 is Teacher Appreciation Week and what better way to appreciate yourselves and your colleagues than taking an hour to focus on tips and strategies to promote educator health and wellbeing? These past couple of years have been incredibly stressful and we want to support all […] -
8 dimensions of wellness for educators
Teaching is a selfless profession. Although many of us find great satisfaction in our work, most educators would probably say they are driven by the desire to help and inspire students. Too often, educators sacrifice their own well-being to support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs. We have experienced this […] -
Virtual professional learning structures and strategies
More and more, educators are engaging in professional learning digitally, both out of necessity and for the convenience of gaining new skills and practices from wherever they sit their laptop. How can professional learning virtually connect educators to colleagues and engaging opportunities for growth? In this webinar, panelists will share […] -
Attending to the health and wellness of educators as the school year starts
Educators are entering a school year like no other, committed to teaching amidst a global pandemic, social unrest, and remote or hybrid learning environments. This webinar will feature several practitioners who will share their approaches and strategies for supporting educators’ health and wellness. Participants of this webinar will: Hear from […] -
Hearing from Districts: Measuring the Impact of Professional Learning
Impact. Impact. Impact. How do we know that professional learning is making an impact on teacher practice and student learning? As funding is tightened, educators are asked to consistently collect data and measure the impact of professional learning. Hear from Nate Franz of Syracuse City School District, Get Nichols of […]
