Upcoming Webinars

Hi there superstar educators!

Struggling to help your elementary students catch up after the pandemic? Looking for new ways to reignite their excitement for learning? We’ve got just the thing for you!

Here’s what’s cooking:

• We’re bringing together a panel of experienced educators who have been in the trenches working with those difficult-to-reach students. They’re ready to share their hard-earned wisdom and practical strategies for boosting engagement and motivation in the classroom.
• We’ll discuss innovative strategies to help students still struggling to catch up three years after the start of the pandemic, rekindling their passion for learning.
• Plus, we discuss new tools that WhyTry is releasing to help build resilience in those kiddos hit hard by pandemic disruptions during those formative literacy-building years. Because we all know, bouncing back is what it’s all about!

Whether you’re a veteran educator or new to the classroom, this webinar is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Plus, you’ll get to ask your questions directly to our panel of pros!

Panelists

Lori Brady Lori Brady, M.A., LPC, is a seasoned counselor and esteemed educator. Brady’s diverse experiences, spanning from her early days as a dedicated homemaker to earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Spanish and a Master’s degree with dual emphasis in School Counseling and Private Practice Psychotherapy, have honed her unique approach to education and counseling. With a remarkable 22-year career as an educator and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, Brady has made significant strides in empowering individuals across various age groups. She is renowned for her empathetic approach, effectively guiding individuals in overcoming hurdles and actualizing their potential. A staunch advocate of the WhyTry program, she has seamlessly incorporated its strategies into her work, creating a profound impact on her students and clients. Outside of her professional life, Brady cherishes time with her family, exploring Colorado’s backroads, and continuously expanding her network of acquaintances.

Ashley Wright Ashley is a passionate educator and student advocate. She currently works as a school counselor in Conroe ISD, Texas. She has been an educator for 13 years and is currently employed in Conroe Independent School District in Conroe, Texas.  She recently received the 2019 “Elementary School Counselor of the Year” for Texas School Counselor Association and serves on the TSCA board as an Emerging Leader.  Last but not least, she LOVVVES school counseling!

Jason Johnson Jason is a licensed school psychologist and has published research on resilience and student performance.  Jason is a passionate advocate for disadvantaged students and currently consults and trains educators across the nation as the director of training and research for the WhyTry organization. Jason is a thought leader on resilience education and has spoken at hundreds of conferences around the country. He has led successful implementations of all WhyTry programs and has pioneered trainings for clients in healthcare, corporate, and the US Military.

We are excited to introduce our latest program addition: The WhyTry Elementary Approach! This new set of tools and resources is specifically designed to address the unique emotional needs of elementary students, helping teachers like you engage and motivate young learners who have fallen behind in the aftermath of Covid.

The New WhyTry Elementary Approach

In this webinar, we will discuss how this new approach can help you:

• Address the emotional needs of young learners with age-appropriate, trauma-informed strategies.
• Engage and motivate students who are struggling to catch up academically in the aftermath of Covid 19.
• Foster resilience and social-emotional skills essential for success in and out of the classroom. 

Come listen as our team of experts discuss how we can help our elementary-age students that are struggling emotionally and dealing with trauma and what we can do to help them cope and find ways to thrive.  

Panelists

Cory Anderson Cory has spent over two decades as an educator, beginning as an ESL paraprofessional. At a Title 1 school, he oversaw the paraprofessionals during school hours and managed the after-school programs. Realizing his own knack for working with students, teaching, and learning, Cory graduated in education and became a teacher and then an administrator. He worked as a 5th and 6th-grade teacher in a Spanish full-immersion program, teaching core subjects in Spanish as well as developing additional curriculum for the program. As an administrator, Cory pioneered and started one of the first public STEM programs in the state of Utah and helped consult with the state office of education on creating STEM standards for schools that would eventually be adopted by the STEM action center. Also, during his tenure as an elementary school principal, Cory oversaw behavioral units and lead his school in implementing systems of support, enrichment, and academic programs and activities. Whether it is finding ways to include debate and engineering or creating community culture through cross-grade mentors, Cory believes in innovation and creativity as a core elements of the learning process. In 2019, Cory joined the WhyTry team as a trainer and director of curriculum development after using its tools for close to ten years as a WhyTry facilitator.

Jason Johnson Jason is a licensed school psychologist and has published research on resilience and student performance.  Jason is a passionate advocate for disadvantaged students and currently consults and trains educators across the nation as the director of training and research for the WhyTry organization. Jason is a thought leader on resilience education and has spoken at hundreds of conferences around the country. He has led successful implementations of all WhyTry programs and has pioneered trainings for clients in healthcare, corporate, and the US Military.