Speaking | Presentations | DE&I Professional Development
Cynthia’s engaging and motivational presentations have inspired audiences across the country. Her personal and professional experiences with students, parents, and educators of all backgrounds help her relate to a wide variety of audiences. Her “down to earth” presentation style helps people know they’re not alone in the process as she inspires them to strive for the goal of student success!
Student College & Career Readiness Presentations
Am I Ready? My Dream for the Future
Students use the ‘College Prep Planner’ to begin their college prep/career exploration journey. Students create a ‘My Dream’ vision board and letter to themselves. This is a great program for middle school and high school students.
Your Brand–Your Goals
Students will learn that they define, design and shape their success. We equip students with the tools and a mindset to be college and career ready…this presentation engages students in a goal setting activity and a follow-up worksheet for teachers.
Creating the College Prep Team
Who’s on the team? How to ask? What tasks are needed from each person on the team? This session will help families navigate the process and lessen the learning curve necessary to set their student on the path for college success.
Parent University Workshop Series
This workshop series affords schools and community organizations the opportunity to partner with families to strengthen parent engagement and education development. Parent University offers families the opportunity to engage in rich dialogue and interactive activities to better understand the importance of their role.
Parent and Family Engagement Workshops
Coaching Your Child to Academic Success
Parents use the book ‘Coaching Your Child to Academic Success’ as a resource and guide to this presentation. We cover helpful tips to support students in their education from K-12 to college: student success plans, vocabulary strategies, study skills and much more.
Creating the Parent P.A.C. for Student Success
Parents as Partner, Parents as Advocate, and Parents as Coach for Student Success. Parents gain the necessary knowledge and strategies to help them create a valued parent-school partnership for their students’ success.
Creating the College Prep Team
Who’s on the team? How to ask? What tasks are needed from each person on the team? This session will help families navigate the process and lessen the learning curve necessary to set their student on the path for college success.
Parent Advocacy & Engagement Workshops
Coaching Your Child to Academic Success
Parents use the book ‘Coaching Your Child to Academic Success’ as a resource and guide to this presentation. We cover helpful tips to support students in their education from K-12 to college: student success plans, vocabulary strategies, study skills and much more.
Creating the Parent P.A.C. for Student Success
Parents as Partner, Parents as Advocate, and Parents as Coach for Student Success. Parents gain the necessary knowledge and strategies to help them create a valued parent-school partnership for their students’ success.
Creating the College Prep Team
Who’s on the team? How to ask? What tasks are needed from each person on the team? This session will help families navigate the process and lessen the learning curve necessary to set their student on the path for college success.
Parent University Workshop Series
This workshop series affords schools and community organizations the opportunity to partner with families to strengthen parent engagement and education development. Parent University offers families the opportunity to engage in rich dialogue and interactive activities to better understand the importance of their role.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Professional Learning
The Equity Institute Series
The Equity Institute Series is designed to help your team shift their mindset. We support educators in their quest to achieve equity in schools to impact the lives of students and families. Together, we will raise awareness in the four pillars of Cultural Mindset, Student-Centered Teaching and Learning, Family and Community Engagement, and Policies and Practices. Over the duration of the series, educators will be empowered with new knowledge, skills and mindsets needed to achieve true equity in schools. Learn more about the Equity Institute Series.
Courageous Conversations for Achieving Equity in Schools
This session allows teams to explore and discuss topics related to equity, diversity, and inclusion that impact their work through expert-guided conversation and activity.
The Impact of Implicit Bias on Student Achievement-Building Positive Relationships with All Students
This presentation provides foundational training that underscores the link between implicit bias, student achievement, and disciplinary practices.
Understanding who is Being Disciplined and Why
This session builds team understanding for basic incident data, prioritizes climate issues, and plans for understanding the “story behind the data.”
Parent Coordinator Professional Development Series
Parent coordinators are an important resource for connecting families and the community to the school. Yet, the role of the parent coordinator is often undefined and underutilized.
This workshop series will help parent coordinators move from an administrative accessory to a confident family coach focused on student learning outcomes and the parent-school partnership required for high parent engagement.
Professional Development Workshops/Trainings
Courageous Conversations for Achieving Equity in Schools
This session allows teams to explore and discuss topics related to equity, diversity, and inclusion that impact their work through expert-guided conversation and activity.
The Impact of Implicit Bias on Student Achievement-Building Positive Relationships with All Students
This presentation provides foundational training that underscores the link between implicit bias, student achievement, and disciplinary practices.
Understanding who is Being Disciplined and Why
This session builds team understanding for basic incident data, prioritizes climate issues, and plans for understanding the “story behind the data.”
Parent University Workshop Series
This workshop series affords schools and community organizations the opportunity to partner with families to strengthen parent engagement and education development. Parent University offers families the opportunity to engage in rich dialogue and interactive activities to better understand the importance of their role.
Parent Coordinator Professional Development Series
Parent coordinators are an important resource for connecting families and the community to the school. Yet, the role of the parent coordinator is often undefined and underutilized.
This workshop series will help parent coordinators move from an administrative accessory to a confident family coach focused on student learning outcomes and the parent-school partnership required for high parent engagement.
Parent Coordinator Professional Development Series
Parent coordinators are an important resource for connecting families and the community to the school. Yet, the role of the parent coordinator is often undefined and underutilized.
This workshop series will help parent coordinators move from an administrative accessory to a confident family coach focused on student learning outcomes and the parent-school partnership required for high parent engagement.