In this empowering keynote address, Principal Kafele will state emphatically to teachers at all levels that each of them possesses the power toward completely altering the trajectory of a child. He will encourage them to reflect upon their initial “why” for entering the world of education and remind them of the significance their “why” holds toward student success throughout the course of each and every day, while ultimately taking children to heights previously unimagined. Principal Kafele’s message will remind each teacher of their greatness as practitioners despite the challenges, obstacles, pressures, and demands that accompany this highly-rewarding but challenging and complex work.
This two-hour feature presentation is designed for Advisor Leads, and all are welcome.
In this session, we will explore the practices, mindsets, and nervous system states that shape our feelings and behaviors—whether they promote ease and safety or dysregulation in environments that lack perceived safety. Since emotions and stress are contagious, adults who become aware of their nervous system states can learn practices to calm, regulate, and resource themselves. These practices reduce power struggles and conflict, while opening space for curiosity, reflection, and new strategies within challenging environments and relationships.
Advisor Leads will come together for this leadership launch into the 2026-27 school year. Our focus will be on how to bring this year’s training from Dr. Lori back to your buildings. We will also share how to optimize intentional touch points and connections with the students who need us most.
