Explore the value of empathy and kindness with educator and 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Katy Smith. Discover how nurturing these abilities and actions impact a child’s wellness, development, and personal excellence throughout their E-21 education and beyond. Katy makes use of current research and combines her educational experience with humor to keep audiences engaged.

Tuesday, March 31, 6:30-8:30 PM
Wildwood Elementary School
Dinner and childcare provided
E-21 parents, caregivers, and educators welcome.
Continuing Education Credit available.
RSVP required

About the Presenter: Katy Smith has spent a career engaging communities in transformative conversations. She is a keynote speaker, an educator, a trainer, and a valued resource for parents and educators. Katy is the 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, the first early childhood teacher in Minnesota, and the first parent educator nationally, to be honored with the award.

The Zephyr Wellness program is an initiative by Mahtomedi Public Schools to help students, staff, and community members learn, grow, and support each other on wellness issues. The Zephyr Wellness program includes a community conversation series, staff development to support student wellness, and co-located mental services in all of our school buildings. This year’s program scope is made possible because of the generosity of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) through their annual Fund-A-Need fundraiser.