Parent Speakers
"The Self-Driven Child"”
Topic: Presentation and discussion of the authors’ book
Guest Speakers: Ned Johnson and William Stixrud, Ph.D.
Ned Johnson is Founder of PrepMatters, a tutoring service in Washington, D.C., and the co-author of Conquering the SAT. Johnson is a sought-after speaker and teen coach for study skills, parent-teen dynamics, and anxiety management. His work has been featured on NPR, Newshour, U.S. News & World Report, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal.
William Stixrud, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist and a faculty member at the Children's National and the GWU School of Medicine. He lectures widely on the adolescent brain, motivation and the effects of stress, sleep deprivation and technology overload on the brain. He is on the Board of the David Lynch Foundation and is a proponent of Transcendental Meditation.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in this great chat!
"Managing Anxiety and Fostering Resilience
in Difficult Times”
Topic: "Managing Anxiety and Fostering Resilience in Difficult Times"
Guest Speaker: Rachel Bailey
Rachel Bailey is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist.
Through her podcast, programs, and services Rachel teaches parents practical tools for raising resilient, confident children and bringing flexibility, peace, and connection to families.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in this great chat!
“How to Raise Culturally Competent Kids”
The PTA is excited for Dr. Sweeney to speak to parents about what it means to raise culturally competent kids, why it’s important, and what we can do to promote this in the home and beyond.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in this great chat!
Dr. Samantha Sweeney is a renowned licensed psychologist who is passionate about education and has worked with students at all grade levels.
She utilizes a multisystemic theoretical approach that emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. She believes that all people --children included -- have the power to make changes in order to become their optimum selves.
Learn more about her work HERE
