Teaching and Learning in the Face of Adversity

“Teaching and Learning in the Face of Adversity offers teachers and administrators tangible tools for reflecting on their ability to ignite, cultivate, and grow relationships in the classroom with students and among faculty in a school or district. Trujillo, Fisher, and Frey blend their own experiences with interviews from teachers and current research on learner agency, relationship-building, and instilling a sense of belonging, resulting in a humanizing yet practical approach to supporting learners who′ve experienced adversity. They model the vulnerability and mindfulness we all need to validate and acknowledge the lived experiences that students, their families, and their teachers bring into our schools while offering pragmatic recommendations for challenging students to be their best selves.”

Michelle Trujillo

Michelle Trujillo is Co-Founder of the Center for Learning and Well-Being and passionate about igniting hope in schools and the workplace! A lifelong educator, Michelle is known to make a tangible, sustainable, and positive difference through her books, keynotes, and interactive workshops. Named Nevada’s 2016 Innovative Educator of the Year, Michelle has appeared on television (including Oprah), podcasts, and radio stations across the nation. Michelle partners with school districts, professional educational associations, educational service agencies, and conference organizers to provide applicable and inspiring strategies in the realm of school culture and climate, social emotional learning, and restorative practice. A best-selling author, Michelle’s books include Social Emotional Well-Being for Educators, Start with the Heart: Igniting Hope in Schools Through Social and Emotional Learning, and Chicken Soup for the Soul Presents Teens Talkin’ Faith.

Douglas Fisher

Douglas Fisher is a professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Previously, Fisher was an early intervention teacher and elementary school educator. In 2022, he was inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame by the Literacy Research Association. He has published numerous articles on reading and literacy, leadership, and curriculum design, as well as books such as Your Introduction to PLC+, Welcome to Teaching, How Feedback Works, Teaching Reading, and RIGOR Unveiled. Fisher loves being an educator and hopes to share that passion with others.

Nancy Frey

Nancy Frey is a professor of educational leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Her published titles include The Courage to Learn, The Art and Science of Coaching, How Scaffolding Works, and The Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning. Frey is a credentialed special educator, reading specialist, and administrator in California and learns from teachers and students every day.

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