This series is a follow-up to Dr. Jennifer Wheat Townsend’s free workshop in May, Looking Forward to a Year of Renewal and Rejuvenation: Emerging from the Pandemic to Focus on Educator Well Being.

Session 4: You Are Your Own Boss

In this session you’ll finalize your self-care plan and goals, focusing on where you will go from here. You’ll develop a follow-up plan to know what is working and what is not working, and discuss how you will determine if what you are putting into place is successful for you.

Dr. Jennifer Wheat Townsend is the Director of Learning in Noblesville Schools and the Learning Officer of the Noblesville Diversity Coalition Board. Jennifer has also served as a Literacy Specialist, worked at Butler and Indiana University, and taught a multi-age K-1 classroom. Jennifer’s focus is on literacy, instructional coaching, and equity. She graduated from Butler University with her Bachelor and Master’s degree and completed her doctoral work at Indiana University. She believes that the heart of our work in education centers around humanity—creating spaces for children and adults to learn, be heard, be seen and valued. Jennifer has a passion for education, reading, writing, and fitness.