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Cumbres Leadership Workshop Series – April 14 at 6:00 p.m.
The third and final Cumbres Leadership Series event of Spring 2026 will take place on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. in McKee Hall 221. This workshop is mandatory for all first-year Cumbres students. All active Cumbres members are also welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.
The session will be led by Dr. Jody Lawrence, UNC Associate Professor and Elementary Field Experience Coordinator in the School of Teacher Education (STE).
Presentation Title: “Listen Up! The Secret Skill of Great Teachers”
Session Description: Everyone’s talking—but who’s listening? Great teaching begins with truly hearing students and choosing words that connect rather than correct. This session explores how intentional listening shapes what we say and how students learn.
About the Speaker: Jody Lawrence, Ph.D., joined the University of Northern Colorado in 2006 and is an Associate Professor and Elementary Field Experience Program Coordinator. She teaches literacy instruction for elementary teachers and specializes in writer’s workshop and teacher preparation. Her work focuses on the interpersonal relationships between teachers and students and the creation of safe, culturally responsive learning environments.
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