Kacy Schattauer was among 50 educators from across the region who took advantage of a Beginning Teacher Leadership Symposium at UNC Pembroke on Tuesday. Roundtable sessions were facilitated by UNCP faculty and seasoned instructional coaches. Participants engaged in conversations regarding the importance of parental involvement, school disciplinary practices, culturally responsive teaching and how to build positive child-teacher relationships.
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