Name: Built to Belong
Start: 2027-02-08T10:30:00-0500
End: 2027-02-08T11:15:00-0500

Monday February 8, 2027 10:30am - 11:15am EST

Students thrive when they experience a genuine sense of belonging, but belonging doesn’t happen by chance. It is intentionally designed through everyday interactions, shared experiences, and a school-wide commitment to meaningful relationships.

In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how every adult in a school has the power to strengthen student well-being by creating intentional moments of connection that become the foundation of a lasting school culture. Through the lens of a practical framework developed within an independent school, attendees will learn how proactive community-building can foster belonging, increase student voice, strengthen relationships, and create opportunities for early intervention before concerns escalate.

Rather than focusing on another advisory curriculum or isolated wellness initiative, this session challenges educators to rethink how school culture is intentionally built. Participants will leave with practical tools, planning templates, and implementation strategies that can be adapted to schools of every size and structure.

Speakers

Nikecia Silvera Thompson

School Counselor, Jewish Leadership Academy

Nikecia Silvera-Thompson is a school counselor and student support leader with more than 15 years of experience in education. She has developed comprehensive student wellness initiatives, advisory programming, crisis response protocols, and collaborative support systems within independent... Read More →

Monday February 8, 2027 10:30am - 11:15am EST

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2027 Academic Support & Student Well-Being Conference

Nikecia Silvera Thompson

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