Donnetta Elsasser, Social Studies and ELA Teacher
Walla Walla, WA

It is common for students to feel anxious when they have to advocate for themselves in every-day situations. Forget about trying to influence decision-makers in government. Some students feel like what they have to say won’t make a difference. Many just don’t know what to say, or how to go about it. Students need experiences throughout middle school and high school where they can practice the skills they will need to navigate the adult world. They need to learn the personal power of “adulting”. This presentation will give viewers access to a stellar project as well as easy to incorporate tips for existing curriculum.

Donnetta is a National Board certified teacher who after more than two decades in a typical classroom enjoys teaching in an alternative learning experience program. She gets to teach social studies and English one-on-one and in small groups to students in grades 9-12.