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Some students face challenging situations outside of school that they aren’t equipped to handle. In order to create a productive classroom environment, educators must help these students unpack their trauma and feel safe.


In this TeacherTalk, members of our LifeChanger community will show you how to identify different types of trauma, and how you can help students develop the necessary coping skills to deal with trauma.  

Wednesday, August 26th, 7:00 PM EDT

(A recording will be available to registrants)

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This panel of three nationally recognized educators will be moderated by another teacher, Michael Soskil of Newfoundland, PA. Michael will be joined by Arlinda Davis of Birmingham City Schools, AL, Ben Fernandez of Ashburn, VA, and Jacki Lopushonsky of Wheaton, IL.  


Michael Soskil
Wallenpaupack Area School District, PA
2019-20 Nominee

Ben Fernandez
Loudoun County Public Schools, VA

Arlinda Davis
Birmingham City Schools, AL
2019-20 Nominee

Jacki Lopushonsky
Community Unit District 200, IL

Stay tuned for more topics in our summer series:

  • Technology Edition — Thursday, September 3
  • Staying Connected in the “Learn from Home” World
  • Lights, Camera, Action. What will the new school year look like for you?
  • Leveling the Connection Playing Field: Access Inequities

P.S. – Did you miss the previous TeacherTalks?
Watch the recordings here.

Mallorie Manosh

Mallorie Manosh

As director of corporate marketing initiatives, Mallorie manages National Life’s educator recognition program, LifeChanger of the Year. She believes she has the best job. Each year she gets to honor hundreds of educators across the country and promote their positive stories, ultimately selecting 10 award winners at the end of the program cycle. In addition to LifeChanger, Mallorie supports other Do Good corporate marketing initiatives like the Do Good Tour and sponsorships. She’s a native Vermonter and shares her time outside of work with her husband, one year old son, German shepherd, Siamese and four chickens. Mallorie enjoys traveling, gardening, volleyball, Vermont summers and home-improvement projects. But, who has time for any of that with a toddler? TC85378(0615)P