The National Sustaining Resilience Community of Practice (CoP) Spotlights are a vibrant extension of the CoP and its members—leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the education spectrum, including K–12 and higher education.
These free, virtual sessions are open to all and designed to inspire action at every level of the educational ecosystem.
What to expect:
- Systems-level strategies ideal for administrators, district leaders, and policy influencers
- Practical tools and insights for educators, counselors, and support staff working directly with students and adults
- Resilience-building practices that foster well-being, equity, and sustainable transformation
Whether you’re shaping policy or shaping hearts in the classroom, these Spotlights offer meaningful takeaways for anyone committed to cultivating resilient learning communities.
Spotlights run for 45 minutes. Register using the link provided. Register for one session or all of them. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cH2PzbGhTB-SC5-g0_plxQ
Monday, 10/20/25, 1:45-2:30 pm
Presenter: Beth Rice & Eric Rainer, Charlotte, NC
Topic: Thrust2Thrive and Educator Wellbeing Communities of Practice
Monday, 11/10/25, 1:45-2:30 pm
Presenter: Dr. Doug Bolton, Chicago, IL
Topic: Harnessing the Power of Belonging in the Schools
Monday, 12/8/25, 1:45-2:30
Presenter: Lex Moschakis
Topic: Transforming Negative Self-Talk for Resilience
Monday, 1/12/26, 1:45-2:30
Presenter: Dr. Betsy Wheeler, Eugene, OR
Topic: Our Anxieties: Insights of Teen and Preteen Storytellers
Monday, 2/9/26, 1:45-2:30 pm
Presenter: Dr. Scott Martin, Oklahoma City, OK
Topic: Why Mattering Matters: Creating Ecosystems of Belonging in Schools
Monday, 3/2, 1:45-2:30 pm
Presenter: Dr. Ron Titus, Oklahoma City, OK
Topic: Navigating Fear-Based Leadership: Breaking the Addiction to Drama and Chaos
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Pima County School Superintendent's Office (PCSSO).
- Contact Name: Leslie Anway
- Phone No: 520-724-8393
- Email Address: leslie.anway@pima.gov