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Upcoming Workshop

"Mindset Matters: From Surviving to Thriving in Today's Schools"

Presenter: JoAnne Woods Young, M.Ed.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Registration begins at 8:30 am
The program runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Lowell Five Bank
Corporate Headquarters, 30 International Place, Tewksbury, MA

Mindset Matters is a dynamic, full-day professional development experience designed to help educators shift from surviving to genuinely thriving—in their classrooms, their schools, and their personal lives. Through a blend of research-based strategies, practical tools, humor, storytelling, and interactive activities, participants learn how to regulate stress, build resilience, improve emotional balance, and reconnect with the purpose that brought them into education.

 

This workshop offers a refreshing reset: educators walk away feeling lighter, more grounded, and more empowered with strategies they can use immediately. Topics include mindset reframing, nervous system regulation, mindfulness practices, workload overwhelm reduction, boundary-setting, and simple, realistic tools to support student connection and staff well-being.

 

The day is uplifting, restorative, and actionable—created specifically for the real challenges educators face today. Participants leave feeling seen, supported, and ready to bring renewed energy back to their schools.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 

Participants will learn how to: 

  • Recognize signs of stress, burnout, and emotional fatigue—and intervene early.

  • Apply simple mindset shifts to reduce overwhelm and re-energize daily teaching.

  • Use grounding and mindfulness strategies that take under one minute.

  • Navigate difficult interactions with students, colleagues, and parents with more clarity and calm.

  • Reconnect to personal and professional purpose to increase motivation and resilience.

  • Build sustainable habits for emotional regulation and well-being.

About JoAnne Woods Young, M.Ed.

JoAnne Woods Young, M.Ed., is a DESE-Approved Professional Development Provider and a dynamic speaker with over 30 years of experience supporting educators, staff, and school communities. With a background in counseling psychology and mindfulness-based stress reduction, JoAnne specializes in mindset, resilience, and educator well-being. Her engaging, interactive workshops blend research, practical tools, and heartfelt connection—helping educators shift from surviving to truly thriving.

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