Schools

From kindergarten to college, students transition annually to classrooms with unique routines and educators with different instructional styles.

Mike's training sessions focus on helping all students develop a deep sense of belonging. Participants will better understand their role in supporting students as they acclimate to unfamiliar settings, new classrooms, different teachers, and varied curricula. 

Workshop Summary: The workshop centers around a unique card game that helps deepen empathy for students. It effectively simulates the feelings of uneasiness those who are new to a school, or new to a grade, might confront without adequate guidance. In the process, it heightens awareness of the cultural conflicts that can arise when people with diverse experiences and backgrounds interact.

Timing: Mike typically conducts trainings during the weeks leading up to the start of your academic year. However, his workshops are equally valuable during staff meetings that precede the start of a new semester.

Participants: He offers workshops for your entire faculty, specific departments or for student leaders as part of their training. His workshops are suitable for public and private schools.

Content: As we processes the activities, Mike focuses discussion on: