Erika Bare
Superintendent, South Umpqua School District
Erika Bare has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Superintendent in the South Umpqua School District in Oregon. She began her career as a special education teacher serving students pre-k through 21 before becoming a building administrator at both the high school and elementary level. She then expanded her impact as the director of special education & assistant superintendent before moving into her current position as Superintendent in the South Umpqua School District. She is passionate about supporting all students through individual supports to reach their unlimited potential. She co-authored Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students.
SESSION DESCRIPTION
When the Heat is On: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Adults
Keep your cool when the heat is on! So much of our job success depends on the strength of our communication. This course will sharpen your communication skills, provide you with tools to manage difficult discussions, and equip you to navigate even the toughest conversations with confidence. Together, we will explore how to stay calm and help others catch that calm when tensions rise, de-escalate potentially explosive situations, prevent conflicts from escalating in the first place, and strengthen relationships and foster connections in divisive times. Learn practical and essential strategies today that you can use tomorrow.
Target audience and experience level: ALL