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Wellness, Social Emotional Learning, and DEI in the Classroom
Ivy Alphonse-Crean, facilitator
August 22, 2023
12-1PM ET / 9-10AM PT
Wellness is an inclusive act. How can educators incorporate tools like breathing exercises, yoga, and meditation into their classrooms? In this workshop, we will ask the questions such as: historically, who has been allowed to be "well"? How has the wellness industry contributed to the disenfranchisement of certain groups of people? How can wellness help to combat chronic racial stress in Independent Schools?
After our initial discussions, we will look at specific tools to use in the classroom for students ranging from pre-k to 8th grade. Educators will come away with their own exercises to bring into their classrooms in order to promote a more mindful and inclusive learning environment.
In this workshop you will learn:
- Some of the history of "wellness" in the United States, and in schools
- The meaning of, and implications of chronic racial stress in our students
- Specific exercises to use in the classroom, for different age groups and different time constraints
- Ways to present wellness to administration
Ivy Alphonse-Crean is the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at an independent school in Massachusetts. Ivy believes that children and adults should be seen, heard and safe within their school communities. She is currently completing 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification (CYT 200 and Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator Certification (SEL*F) [completion date: August 8th, 2023]. At her current school, Ivy guides the affinity spaces and dialogue groups for students and adults, including the community of parents and caregivers. She also manages the SEL program for grades 1-5 and serves on the board of Horizons at DCD.
Ivy has worked in single-sex environments and has experience as an advisor an ELA educator. She has presented at the NYSAIS Diversity Conference, AISNE Diversity Conference, People of Color Conference, and Carney Sandoe FORUM Diversity. Ivy is a contributing author to the anthology Teaching Beautiful Brilliant Black Girls and her writing can also be found on WBUR.org, as well as in Independent School Magazine.
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