The 2021 eLumaNation Summit is happening virtually September 30 – October 1, and we want you to join us! We have an impressive lineup of guest speakers who will be presenting on some of the most important topics facing special educators, administrators, and students in K-12 schools.
This week, one of our highlighted speakers is Piper Riddle.
Piper is an elementary school principal with over 24 years experience in education. At eLumaNation this year, she will be discussing SEL support in schools and connecting with the community. She will also share her thoughts on quality instruction, be it virtual or in-person, as well as moving forward with continued excellence.
“We’ve learned so much as an educational community the past 2 years regarding how we can rethink school, how we can ensure connection to staff and students, and how we can continue the improvement process that is public education.”
Presentation Overview
Never has there been another time in history where most educators around the world jumped into action to reinvent how classrooms and schools function. Using current research of what constitutes best practices, we will discuss ideas and insights from practicing educators as we reflect on what practices and priorities we will want to move forward with in all educational settings. We will explore relational pedagogies that support cultural responsiveness and social-emotional development to have a positive effect on student achievement, regardless of the setting or learning environment. Let’s revisit and revive effective teaching and learning practices in this “new normal”.
About Piper Riddle
A learner first, leader second — that’s how Piper Riddle would describe her approach to leadership. Piper is in her 9th year as an elementary school principal and her 24th year in education. She has also served as a classroom teacher, an instructional coach, a curriculum specialist, an instructional PD facilitator, and an adjunct professor. Piper is passionate about student-centered learning, evidence based instruction, and restorative practices. Piper’s favorite role is that of student. She has an Ed.S. from Utah State U, a M.Ed. from Southern Utah U, Endorsements in Reading, Math, Leadership, and Curriculum, and is a diehard fan of her alma mater — Boise State U, where she first received her Elementary Ed. degree.
