Event Occurred: Sept. 30, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT Facilitators: Eddie Moore, Jr., Ph.D. and Dr. John Igwebuike, Ph.D., J.D.
This session offered effective strategies and practical suggestions for care of self in a post-pandemic era including how to center self-care as a parent as you prepare your children for back-to-school readiness and self-excellence. “Anyone who is interested in making change in the world also has to learn how to take care of herself, himself, theirself.” — Angela Davis.
Meet our Guest Speaker…
Ricky Robertson, Author and Speaker
Ricky Robertson (he/they) has had the privilege to work with students from pre-K to 12th grade who have persevered in the face of trauma and adversity. Along with Victoria Romero & Amber Warner, Ricky is the co-author of the Corwin bestselling book, Building Resilience in Students Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Whole Staff Approach. As a consultant and coach, Ricky supports schools and districts across the country in developing multi-tiered social-emotional and behavioral supports that are trauma-informed and culturally responsive. Ricky’s approach also integrates practices that foster educator self-care, resilience, and efficacy. Ricky’s deep respect for young people and the educators who serve them continue to inspire his work today.
Meet our Facilitators
Eddie Moore Jr., PhD, Author and Speaker
Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. has pursued and achieved success in academia, business, diversity, leadership and community service. In 1996, he started America & MOORE, LLC to provide comprehensive diversity, privilege and leadership training/workshops. Dr. Moore is recognized as one of the nation’s top speakers and educators. His interview with Wisconsin Public Radio won the 2015 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s Best Interview in Medium Market Radio, 1st Place, and he is featured in the film “I’m not Racist….Am I?” Dr. Moore is the Founder/Program Director for the White Privilege Conference (WPC). In 2014 Dr. Moore founded The Privilege Institute (TPI) which engages people in research, education, action and leadership through workshops, conferences, publications and strategic partnerships and relationships. He is co-founder of the on-line journal Understanding and Dismantling Privilege, co-editor of Everyday White People Confront Racial and Social Injustice: 15 Stories, The Guide for White Women who Teach Black Boys,The Diversity Consultant Cookbook: Preparing for the Challenge (2019), Teaching Beautiful Brilliant Black Girls (2021) and Lil’ e – The Big Misunderstanding (2020). For 10-years, he served as Dir of Diversity at Brooklyn Friends School (Brooklyn, NY) and The Bush School (Seattle, WA). Dr. Moore received his PhD from the University of Iowa in Education Leadership. His PhD research is on Black Football Players at Division III Schools in the Midwest.
John G. Igwebuike, JD, PhD
Dr. John G. Igwebuike is founder and non-profit leader of Guanacaste: The Lead Listening Institute. Guanacaste is a quiet revolution–a unique movement dedicated to advancing and championing the positive power of effective listening in human relationships. Dr. Igwebuike is a highly motivated individual who values education, personal growth, and development. He holds two bachelor’s degrees (Education and Business Administration) from The Ohio State University, an M.B.A. from California State Polytechnic University and a second Master’s in Labor and Human Resources from The Ohio State University. In 1998, he earned a Ph.D. in Business Education & Human Resources Development from The Ohio State University. Finally, he received a law degree from Indiana University in 2000.