This course will equip teachers and school counselors to better understand and address perfectionism in their students. Participants will learn how to recognize signs and consequences of unhealthy perfectionism and implement strategies to support these students. By the end, teachers will be able to differentiate instruction for perfectionistic learners, teach coping strategies, create supportive classroom environments, and guide students in shifting unhealthy mindsets. The course emphasizes fostering a growth mindset, embracing mistakes as learning opportunities, and using approaches like mindfulness and bibliotherapy to promote student well-being and resilience.
This course includes independent applications of learned material in classroom situations. Upon successful completion of this class, participants will receive 4 hours of recertification credit.
Date: October 20, 2025 – December 1, 2025
Location: Virtual: Asynchronous and self-paced
Cost: $25
Facilitator: Paige Riffle
Paige Riffle is the Librarian at Tanque Verde High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Arizona and is a certified teacher with an endorsement in gifted education. As the librarian, she collaborates with teachers to personalize student learning, help students develop critical thinking skills, and connect students with good books for research and personal enjoyment. As a gifted learner herself, she is passionate about helping her high school students understand the nuances of giftedness and equipping them to thrive in school and beyond. Paige is a PBS Certified Media Literacy Educator and a member of the Southern Arizona Gifted Network, the Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented, and the Arizona Library Association.
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- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Pima County School Superintendent's Office (PCSSO).
- Contact Name: Marianne Landrith
- Phone No: 520-724-8451
- Email Address: marianne.landrith@pima.gov