Workshops
“I Am”: The Value of Identity in Our Personal and Professional Lives
Our identity shapes our motivation and sense of purpose. In this session, participants explore truths about who they are by naming “I am” statements that ground their life and work. This practice creates a ripple effect, empowering others to name positive truths about themselves as well.
This workshop is impactful in both public school settings and faith-based learning environments. When scheduling your workshop with Christina, please specify whether or not you would prefer a faith-integrated conversation.
Intentional Noticing:
An Efficient Approach to Relationship-Building
One of the most important qualities of a strong educator is building relationships with students. Cultivating a foundation of trust is an essential part of beginning the school year. But as classroom responsibilities increase and challenges arise, it can be difficult to authentically get to know each student.
Christina Meline outlines an intentional, efficient observation approach to build connections with each student by the end of the first month of school. This can be used in any classroom to fit the style of the educator or coach, and adapted to meet the needs of students in that space.
Cultivate: Building Confidence as an Early Career Teacher
The first years of teaching can be both meaningful and overwhelming. This workshop walks participants through the five-part Cultivate framework, helping teachers in their first five years clarify their professional identity, build sustainable habits, and take intentional next steps toward a confident, lasting career in the classroom.
Cultivating Confidence in Our Early Career Teachers
Designed for mentor teachers and supervisors, this workshop draws from the Cultivate framework to strengthen the support structures around new teachers as they prepare to enter the profession and are navigating their first five years. Areas of focus include professional identity, teacher vision, setting expectations, coaching styles, and recognizing early signs of burnout.
Starting with Strengths:
Leading with a Strengths-Based Mindset
Every personal and professional space is filled with strengths waiting to be noticed and developed. Christina highlights how beginning with strengths empowers teachers, students, parents, and leaders. Through stories and practical tools, participants will leave with ways to spotlight strengths daily and inspire resilience.
Called to the Classroom: Author Talk
Going deeper into the journey behind “Called to the Classroom: Daily Reflections for Educators,” Christina Meline shares her motivation for writing this message to teachers. She shares her insights into the joys and challenges facing education today, and empowers her listeners to boldly embrace their call to the classroom.