Webinar

Hope, Mattering, and Moving Forward

With so many complications in today’s world, it’s important to make sure our students remain hopeful for the future.

How to Instill Hope in Our Students

Our expert panel offers insight into how educators can ensure that every student feels like they truly matter, how to practice and teach hope, and why this message is so important for students to move forward.

Meet the Presenters

Angela Maiers
Angela Maiers

Angela Maiers has been listed as one of IBM’s Top 20 Global Influencers, named by Forbes as one of the Top 5 Education Leaders to Watch in 2017 and 2018, and is among Huffington Post’s Top 100 Social Media Influencers. Angela founded the global movement Choose2Matter in 2014 with a singular mission to help individuals recognize their value and potential contribution to change both their own lives and the world.

Derrick Conley
Derrick Conley

With a relentless energy and a passion for growing others, Derrick Conley has helped transform the learning environment of three socially diverse, economically disadvantaged, and underachieving elementary schools. All of these three campuses are currently a joyful place for children to learn and teachers to teach. It is his unwavering belief that every student deserves an opportunity to feel loved, and through incredible connections with each other, anything is possible.

Dr. Quintin Shepherd
Dr. Quintin Shepherd

Dr. Quintin Shepherd is in his third year as Superintendent for the Victoria Independent School District—and as a Victoria West High School parent. When he came to Victoria, his first priority was to listen to the voice of the community, parents, staff, and students. From what he heard, Dr. Shepherd invited those stakeholders to be a part of shaping the future of the district through several task forces.

What Is Gaggle?

Content Analysis
Content Analysis
Machine learning technology flags concerning content in students’ school-issued accounts for review and blocks potentially harmful content
Expert Review
Expert Review
Gaggle helps districts see the early warning signs so they can take action to protect students from harming themselves or others—before it’s too late
Rapid Response
Rapid Response
In severe situations concerning student mental health or safety, district-appointed contacts are immediately notified by phone, even after standard business hours