Name: Guest Consultant Session: Supporting Student Identity With Belonging
Start: 2026-06-23T13:30:00-0400
End: 2026-06-23T14:15:00-0400

Guest Consultant Session: Supporting Student Identity With Belonging

LIMITED

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT

Chesapeake Room (1st Floor)

Limited Capacity seats available

Students are constantly deciding whether to be themselves or to blend in. When classrooms prioritize fitting in, students comply— but often at the cost of identity, emotional energy, and engagement. When classrooms cultivate belonging, students feel safe enough to participate authentically and learn deeply. In this session, educators will explore the critical difference between belonging and fitting in, using identity development frameworks to understand student masking, stress, and disengagement. Teachers will learn how to shift from compliance-driven norms to co-created social contracts that honor identity, build emotional safety, and foster genuine inclusion.

Speakers

Dr. Kim Richardson

Coach, Leadership Strategist, Speaker, Keep Rising

Dr. Kim Richardson is a leadership strategist, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC®), and founder of Keep Rising™. With a PhD in Educational Leadership and thirty years of experience as a teacher, coach, principal, and district administrator, she designs transformational learning... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Chesapeake Room (1st Floor)

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