This is an online workshop that takes place via Zoom

This workshop is open for K-12 educators and staff. Up to 12 CPE hours are available for this workshop by request.

Centering Ourselves in Our Own Narratives: A Multi-Genre Workshop

As teachers, we are primed to observe the human condition in real-time. We’ve collected dozens, if not hundreds, of stories from our experiences as educators, meeting people where they are and helping them to grow beyond what they thought they could achieve. We are so immersed in this earnest, meaningful work that we can sometimes forget to reflect on our own growth, on our own part in the human condition. Indulging our creativity is more than just fun; it’s necessary to our wellbeing and vital to our teaching practice. You know the phrases we have for it: refilling the well, recharging the batteries, getting R&R.

Through the intentional, focused exploration of our own stories we can re-center ourselves in our narratives. In this multi-genre workshop, we’ll use various poetry and prose forms to draw out our own stories. Each session will include an exploration of mentor texts, generative writing time, and the chance to share our work for feedback in a supportive atmosphere. The techniques and exercises in this course can also be adapted for the classroom.