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Refuel & Recharge: Empowering Leaders and Building Inclusive Support Systems

November 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST

Presented by: Ken Parshall, David Brazer, and Ling Deng

As we head toward the holiday season, educators and leaders are often at their most depleted. This workshop offers a chance to refuel, recharge, and reignite your passion for education. You’ll leave this workshop feeling re-energized and equipped with practical tools to lead with compassion and navigate the remainder of the semester with strength. This interactive and supportive environment allows you to connect with colleagues, share best practices, and develop a renewed sense of purpose.

In this workshop, we will explore:

How to build a culture of empowerment where both leaders and teachers feel supported and valued.
How inclusive leadership practices foster collaboration and shared responsibility.

By participating, you will be ready to:

Apply strategies for self-care to combat stress and maintain well-being.
Design and develop a network of support within your school community

Resources

Mobilize Your A-Team: Examine Your Leadership Team Makeup, Decision-Making Practices & Protocols, and Communication Strategies

Enticing Into Confusion

The 5 Whys Technique: Discover the Root of a Problem for Kaizen

About the Presenters

Ken Parshall presently serves as a leadership coach and school improvement consultant. His most recent prior role was as the Superintendent of Jefferson County School District in Central Oregon. Prior roles included Assistant Superintendent of Salem-Keizer Schools and serving as the principal of Crook County Middle School, Crook County High School, McNary High School, McKay High School, and Warm Springs K-8 Academy. In total, he has 17 years of experience as a principal.

David Brazer currently works exclusively with a group of principals from the Anaheim Union High School District. His growing knowledge of their district and school helps to support them with honest reflections and actionable recommendations as they work together. He has more than 40 years of learning from schools from his own teaching and administration experiences, teaching school leadership, research, and consulting with schools and districts across the US.

Ling is a dedicated educator with a proven track record of working with diverse populations. With extensive experience ranging from early childhood education to trauma-responsive care for leaders and educators. Most recently, she has worked with residential, homeless, and runaway youth, as well as students impacted by familial incarceration. This experience has equipped them with the skills to create inclusive and supportive learning environments. Their expertise has led them to Inflexion, where they are a thought partner with administrators to develop equitable and intentional systems that foster growth and success for each and every student.