Once Upon a Classroom: Cultivating Empathy through Fairy Tale Wisdom (009)
Discover how fairy tales can enhance empathy in the classroom using GPB and PBS Learning Media resources. Educators will explore Native American folk tales and classics like Cinderella to promote understanding and compassion, creating a positive classroom environment. Participate in activities that encourage literacy and collaboration for stronger classroom dynamics.
Organizer
Jenny Hale is a dedicated educator, administrator, and author with a passion for enhancing the educational journey of teachers, families, and students alike. With a wealth of content and leadership experience, she endeavors to enrich classroom dynamics through innovative and impactful teaching strategies. By introducing practical and engaging classroom resources and techniques through dynamic professional learning, she strives to inspire teachers and invigorate classrooms.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Jenny finds fulfillment in her role as a loving wife to her husband, who shares her dedication to education, and as a devoted mother to their four energetic sons. Their shared love for soccer, music, movies, professional sports and the simple joys of boyhood ensures that family time is always filled with laughter and a dash of chaos.