ADVISING, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
Advising
Dr. McNamara works closely with schools and boards as an advisor. Her expertise is focused broadly on ensuring children's well-being in the school environment. She draws on her 25 years of expertise in school health, the psychology of belonging and social connection, children's social and emotional health, school engagement and motivation, and the design of school environments.
Professional Learning Workshops and Speaking
Dr. McNamara offers engaging professional learning sessions that are specifically designed to encourage a Changemaker mindset among staff and students. She weaves together current research, best practices, and impactful stories to provide her audience with the knowledge they need to generate change that is thoughtful and sustainable. Her topics include
Designing and Leading Collaborative Partnerships
A considerable majority of people in the world have children or grandchildren in school - and they often wish there was something they could do to make schools more engaging and supportive environments for their children. For 25 years Dr. McNamara has facilitated partnerships to do just that: she has galvanized collaborations between universities, school boards, NGOs, corporate partners, and government organizations in order to leverage maximum resources and ensure local, provincial, national, and international impact.
Please email Dr. McNamara directly to discuss fees for services at [email protected]
Advising
Dr. McNamara works closely with schools and boards as an advisor. Her expertise is focused broadly on ensuring children's well-being in the school environment. She draws on her 25 years of expertise in school health, the psychology of belonging and social connection, children's social and emotional health, school engagement and motivation, and the design of school environments.
Professional Learning Workshops and Speaking
Dr. McNamara offers engaging professional learning sessions that are specifically designed to encourage a Changemaker mindset among staff and students. She weaves together current research, best practices, and impactful stories to provide her audience with the knowledge they need to generate change that is thoughtful and sustainable. Her topics include
- Designing learning environments to prevent bullying and social harm
- Redesigning the Social and Physical Landscape of Schoolyard
- School-based Relationships and School Engagement
- Belonging and Mental Health
- Accessibility and Universal Design
Designing and Leading Collaborative Partnerships
A considerable majority of people in the world have children or grandchildren in school - and they often wish there was something they could do to make schools more engaging and supportive environments for their children. For 25 years Dr. McNamara has facilitated partnerships to do just that: she has galvanized collaborations between universities, school boards, NGOs, corporate partners, and government organizations in order to leverage maximum resources and ensure local, provincial, national, and international impact.
Please email Dr. McNamara directly to discuss fees for services at [email protected]