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Wednesday May 6, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
In this interactive session, educators will discover evidence-based wellness strategies that create healing classroom environments while preventing teacher burnout. Participants will learn applicable techniques to integrate into their daily routines—no special equipment or extensive time required.
Through hands-on practice and real classroom examples, attendees will explore:
  • Simple breath work and grounding exercises to regulate stress for both teachers and students
  • Trauma-informed approaches that build trust and emotional safety
  • Morning and transition routines that set a positive tone without sacrificing instructional time
  • Self-care strategies educators can sustain even during the busiest seasons
Participants will leave with a personalized wellness toolkit they can implement the very next day, along with concrete strategies for modeling self-regulation and resilience. Whether you're experiencing burnout or seeking to deepen your practice, this session offers compassionate, practical support for cultivating joy and balance in your professional life while nurturing student well-being.
Session Format: Interactive presentation with experiential activities, and small group discussion. 
Ideal For: K-12 educators, counselors, administrators, and support staff seeking practical wellness integration
Speakers
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Sandra Dahlke

Balanced Wellness Teacher, McHenry School District 15
Sandra Dahlke is a Balanced Wellness educator and certified Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of experience supporting K-12 student and staff well-being across Illinois school districts. She earned her BS in Elementary Education summa cum laude from Northern Illinois University and... Read More →
Wednesday May 6, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
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