Educator Cafe: Recorded Sessions

New Year’s Resolutions often focus on dieting and weight loss. Join Danielle Vallas, LMHC to discuss how to help you—and the students you work with—to challenge the notion of “New Year, New Me.” Help create a school culture that supports all types of bodies for both faculty/staff and students by developing best practices for discussing food and exercise, dieting myths, and eating disorders.

Recorded January 2025

Jennifer Fredricks, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Union College for an Educator Cafe on Mental Health and School Engagement. Dr. Fredricks will share insights from her research on student engagement, motivation, and educational interventions. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance for a discussion on best practices.

Join us for a conversation about how to support student-athlete mental health in schools. Let’s discuss the unique needs and stressors impacting our student athletes and how to promote positive mental health practices.

Join Dr. Melissa L. Rinaldi, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany to discuss the unique mental health needs of autistic students and other neurodivergent learners, emphasizing the importance of explicit instruction in coping and emotional regulation skills. Participants will learn about evidence-based strategies and practical techniques to support autistic students well-being in school settings. The Educator Cafe will be a combination of didactic instruction and a Q&A. Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance.