Keynote presenter Erin Jones, veteran educator and author of “Bridges to Heal US, Stories and Strategies for Racial Healing.”

“Real talk on racial injustice. Much-needed transformation. The three postures to help us build a bridge to healing: gratitude, brave spaces and grounding in. She was, quite frankly, amazing and her words put an exclamation mark on 2022,” said CTA President E. Toby Boyd of Jones. “She wowed us all in ways only she can. We are grateful to have had Erin’s wise words in this space.”

President Boyd, a kindergarten educator from Elk Grove, wrapped up the weekend with inspiring words of encouragement and a promise of union solidarity and strength for our newest educators — educators starting careers amid a critical shortage in the profession and pipeline.

CTA President E. Toby Boyd delivers Sunday’s keynote speech and welcomes first year teachers from the Central Valley. Representing Los Baños & Fresno.

 

Sessions included classroom management, creating engaging classrooms, lesson plans and ideas, connecting with your union, student loan forgiveness information, member benefits, project grants and more.

Presenter Carrie Flint returns to New Educator Weekend to share her skills in increasing student engagement + class management strategies. Happy faces tell all.

 

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