Friday, October 24, 2014

You're Invited | October EDTalks: Honoring the Teacher and Learner in All of Us

Join AchieveMpls and the Citizens League at the October EDTalks: Honoring the Teacher and Learner in All of Us. Hosted at Honey Lounge, the event features stories and insights from innovative and inspirational teachers working in and outside of the classroom. Register to save your seat today for an exciting and educational evening!

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 Honoring the Teacher and Learner in All of Us
EdTalks speakers 10_14Join us for an engaging EDTalks conversation about the innovative ways we teach and learn outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Our presenters include:
• Beverly Cottman, who tells stories, myths and folktales rooted in African and African-American traditions. Beverly uses storytelling as a powerful tool to transform lives, pass on values, instill pride, evoke self-love and celebrate culture. She developed her expertise as a storyteller during 30 years as an educator in Minneapolis Public Schools and 15 years as a grandmother. 
• Lindsay Walz, founder and Executive Director of courageous heARTS, who will help us discover our roles as community teachers and learners. Lindsay's experience as a youth worker has been strengthened by her lived experience of trauma. She uses this experience to shine light on the prevalence and impact of trauma in our everyday lives.
Register now to secure your seat for this exclusive EDTalks event!
WHEN/WHERE:
Honey Lounge 205 E. Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 

Thursday, October 28, 2014 
Doors open 5:30 pm Event 6-7:30 pm
Free & Open to the Public! PRESENTED BY:
AchieveMpls and the Citizens League in partnership with Twin Cities Public Television and Young Education Professionals - Twin Cities.

AchieveMpls

EDTalks is a lively series of networking and education events designed to engage young professionals in public education issues in the Twin Cities. Each program features compelling presentations with ample time for conversation and networking.  It is sponsored by a generous donation from the Verne C. Johnson Family Foundation, with additional support from the Bush Foundation.
For more information, contract Cassandra at 612.455.1570 or by email at cfenelon@achievempls.org.
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