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Developing Positive Relationships: Every Child Needs a Champion, was developed because we realize the impact positive relationships can have on students. Today teachers are faced with a number of federal, state and local mandates that we forget the importance of building positive relationships. Teachers are so worried about teaching to the test that we wanted to give them something which has nothing to do with curriculum and instruction, but is simply focused on giving them ideas on how and why positive relationships are so important. We both have a passion for children and for educating others, and when you combine our backgrounds we have been able to develop a course that is sure to inspire others. We know teachers and educators know how to teach and have a love for children, if they didn't they would not have went into education. We really just wanted to take things to the next level for teachers and educators and provide them with information and real life examples that they will be able to take back and use in their classroom or school. We not only combined our real life experiences but we also wanted to provide them with research from Ruby Payne, Howard Gardner, and Maslow to show them it's been proven for years that relationships are a vital part of the education process. We want each teacher or educator who takes our course to walk away with a better understanding of the impact positive relationships can have on students, because you never know at what moment you may be that teacher or educator who could change a child's life forever.
Your Instructor
Mark Anthony Garrett: For over 20 years Mark Anthony Garrett has motivated audiences through his electrifying speeches, training and transformational seminars. Mark is a leading expert within the Child Welfare and K-12 educational industry on such topics as Teacher Leadership, Cultural Pedagogy, Staff Retention, Motivational Empowerment, Leadership, Service Excellence, Overcoming Adversity, Youth Empowerment, Building Relationships and Maximizing Human Potential.
He is best known for his premium professionalism, high-energy programs, humor, enthusiasm and the ability to captivate audiences of all types. He has contributed and published articles for various newspapers and publications around the country and was recently featured as a celebrity expert in Forbes Magazine.
Mark is a leading columnist for Fostering Family Today Magazine and the author of Teachers Are Heroes - 7 Success Principles For Transformational Teaching. Marks story and Teachers Are Heroes message has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS & FOX networks and affiliates. Stacy Barker: currently a elementary principal with the Lima City Schools. My love for children and especially children with special needs started back when I was little, I knew from an early age that I would have a career in education. I received my Bachelors of Science in Special Education with a focus of moderate to severe disabilities from Bowling Green State University. I then went on to receive my Master in Administration and Supervision from Dayton University and also hold my Principal License preK--12 grade and Superintendents License which I received from Dayton University as well. I have been an intervention specialist at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in both rural and urban school districts. I have a true passion for education and making sure that students are receiving the best education possible. I also enjoy educating others on helping them to be the best possible teacher they can be. I realize being in the education field can be challenging but for me it is my calling and something I embrace each and every single day no matter what I am faced with.
Stacy Barker: is currently an elementary principal with Lima City Schools. My love for children and especially children with special needs started back when I was little, I knew from an early age that I would have a career in education. I received my Bachelors of Science in Special Education with a focus of moderate to severe disabilities from Bowling Green State University. I then went on to receive my Masters in Administration and Supervision from Dayton University and also hold my Principal License preK-12 grade and Superintendents License which I received from Dayton University as well. I have been an intervention specialist at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in both rural and urban school districts. I have a true passion for education and making sure that students are receiving the best education possible. I also enjoy educating others on helping them to be the best possible teacher they can be. I realize being in the education field can be challenging, but for me, it is my calling and something I embrace each and every single day no matter what I am faced with.