Spring Symposium with Teacher Tom Hobson April 4th, 2015 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Heart and Hand Montessori Teacher Education Program presents Creative Expression as a Pathway to Peace; a day of exploring cultural stories as a way of taking other people’s perspectives featuring keynote address, Democratic Education and break out session Speaking With Children So That They Can Learn with 'Teacher Tom' Hobson. Tom is a preschool teacher, writer, speaker, artist and the author of "A Parent's Guide To Seattle". For the past 14 years, he has been the only employee of the Woodland Park Cooperative preschools. He writes, 'The children come to me as 2-year-olds in diapers and leave as "sophisticated" 5-year-olds ready for kindergarten. The cooperative preschool model allows me to work very closely with families in a true community setting. I intend to teach at Woodland Park for the rest of my life. I love the kids and I love the families. It's an incredibly rewarding job.' Sessions: When: April 4th, 2015 The Role of Personal Culture in Working with Children with Ingrid Anderson, PhD Where: Mercy Corps Building 25 SW Ankeny, Portland Or. Description: Personal culture, our values, attitudes,and beliefs all impact Time: who we are in the lives of young children. This interactive workshop focused on how we engage in meaningful and authentic ways with children and their families. Through discussions, peace games, and communication protocols, revisit your own anti bias stance in supporting children and families while examining our perspectives which shape our cultural identity and practice. Set Two Pending Creative Conflict Resolution with Nomadic Theater Company An interactive workshop integrating movement, reflection and comedy. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. talk is 9 - 3 p.m. Other: Cost is $115 with discounts for not for profit or bulk (5 or more) attendees. Please call for special pricing Continental breakfast, coffee, and lunch included in registration. 5.5 hours CKC Diversity 503-939-8235 Register on our website www.hahmontessori.org