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THIS WEEK:

The Role of Assistant Principals: A New Synthesis Offers Evidence and Insights

Learn about the findings from a new, comprehensive study commissioned by The Wallace Foundation –– The Role of Assistant Principals: Evidence and Insights for Advancing School Leadership. Based on two decades of research, the synthesis focuses on a role that is increasingly prevalent but often overlooked. The report suggests APs could become a more powerful force in advancing equity, student outcomes and school leadership goals.

Lead researchers and presenters include Ellen Goldring, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Education and Leadership and executive associate dean; Mollie Rubin, research assistant professor; and Mariesa Herrmann, senior researcher, Mathematica Policy Research.

Sponsored by The Wallace Foundation.

Tuesday, April 13
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Zoom Webinar. Registration required.

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Peabody Communications

Narrative Circles

The Narrative Circles approach is intended to create a shared exploration where each individual’s multi-storied self is affirmed.  A welcoming space is created for reflection and connection across lines of difference so that we learn to take a values-based approach to how we exist & interact with each other. We hope you will join us!

Thursday, April 15
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual event. RSVP | Zoom Link

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Walk and Talk with Meaghan Mundy at the Richland Greenway

Lead, follow, walk side-by-side (masked and socially distanced of course) with Assistant Dean Meaghan Mundy and other Peabody community members at the Richland Greenway. Meet at the baseball fields near the McCabe Community Center at 9:30am. Address: 101 46th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209.

Take a break from Zoom, come connect in-person, and celebrate spring with us. We can talk Nashville, classes, favorite restaurants, or what we like to do for fun. No pressure, no stress – just an easy and healthy way to connect!

Friday, April 16
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
In-person event. Registration required.
Meet at McCabe Community Center Baseball Field. 

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

COMING SOON:

Dean’s Diversity Lecture: I’ll Take You There, with Amie Thurber & Learotha Williams

Before there were guidebooks, there were just guides—people in the community you could count on to show you around. I’ll Take You There is written by and with the people who most intimately know Nashville, foregrounding the struggles and achievements of people’s movements toward social justice. The colloquial use of “I’ll take you there” has long been a response to the call of a stranger: for recommendations of safe passage through unfamiliar territory, a decent meal and place to lay one’s head, or perhaps a watering hole or juke joint. Join us for a discussion with the book’s editors Dr. Amie Thurber and Dr. Learotha Williams, as they share their experiences of collecting the stories of over a hundred Nashvillians that speak to issues of place, power, and the historic and ongoing struggle toward a more just city for all.

Wednesday, April 21
7:00 p.m.
Virtual event. Registration required. 

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Peabody Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Random Acts of Kindness Part III: Celebrating Earth Day

Swing by the Peabody Administration Steps between 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. on Earth Day (April 22nd) and pick up a goodie bag from the Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being​. This is our small way of showing kindness to you so that you might show kindness to others and yourself as we wrap up this challenging and inspiring semester. Know we have been inspired by each of you and how you keep showing up! We hope to see you there.

Thursday, April 22
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-person event. Peabody Administration Building Steps

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Alumni PATH Dialogue with Wadud Hassan

We are excited to host Wadud Hassan, MEd’15, a graduate of the Leadership and Organizational Performance program, for an alumni PATH Dialogue. Our PATH Dialogue Series shares diverse alumni paths to and from Peabody. Participants share how their paths help them contribute and make a positive difference.

Wadud is the founder of the Mindfulness Matters Leadership Institute. Mindfulness Matters delivers the highly sought-after Search Inside Yourself (SIY) Program. A program developed at Google, SIY is now taught around the world. It takes a science-based approach to develop mindful, resilient, and compassionate leaders. Learn more here.

Friday, April 23
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual event. RSVP | Zoom Link 

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Iris Book Club: “I’ll Take You There” Exploring Nashville’s Social Justice Sites

The book discussion features Community, Research, and Action alumna Dr. Amie Thurber, with Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr., editors of I’ll Take You There and Dean’s Diversity Lecture speakers.

Books were available for the first 20 participants who RSVP’d and all reservations are full to receive a book. However, ALL students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us for the discussion. Register here.

*Originally scheduled for April 14th but due to book availability, the discussion was moved out two weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Wednesday, April 28
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration for Iris Book Discussion 

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Peabody Research Spotlight

The Peabody Research Spotlight (PRS) series is designed to showcase research conducted by Peabody College faculty, PhD students, and PhD alumni, and to facilitate and strengthen interdisciplinary collaborations. The series is open to prospective Peabody PhD students as well.

The upcoming and last AY session will be anchored on research during the COVID-19 global pandemic. One faculty member from each department will give a short presentation (5-7 minutes), focused on how their research has proceeded during the COVID-19 global pandemic, followed by a brief Q&A (2-3 minutes).

Speakers

Leadership Policy and Organizations: Dr. Adela Soliz, assistant professor of higher education and policy

Teaching and Learning: Dr. Corey Brady, assistant professor of mathematics education

Human and Organizational Development: Dr. Jessica Perkins, assistant professor

Special Education: Dr. Elizabeth Biggs, assistant professor

Psychology and Human Development: Dr. James Booth, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development

Thursday, April 29
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Virtual event. RSVP Required. 

Open to current and prospective Peabody PhD students

Questions? Jeannette Mancilla-Martinez

CONTINUING:

Common Grounds: Peabody Coffee Pairing Program

Common Grounds Coffee Pairing Program provides the Peabody community with the opportunity to connect in March through two random pairings. Last semester, over 80 students, staff, and faculty participated and built new relationships across campus.

How it works:

1) Sign-Up Here by Monday, April 12 by 11:59 p.m.

2) Receive a random partner on March 13 and April 27

3) Reach out to your partner and plan a convenient time to connect over coffee or tea via zoom or in-person with a socially distanced meeting

Have an upcoming two weeks that are really busy? Cancel at anytime and join back when you can!

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Meditation Mondays

Co-sponsored by the Peabody Office of Student Engagement & Well-Being and the Center for Student Wellbeing, we invite all Peabody faculty, staff, and students to a free guided meditation every Monday.

Every Monday
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Virtual event. Registration required.

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students, Peabody undergraduate students, Peabody faculty and Peabody staff

Questions? Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being

Fitness in the Tents

The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons is sponsoring weekly fitness classes in the new heated tents. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP by searching fitness in the tents in Anchor Link. Masks are required.

WERQ: HIP HOP DANCE
Every Wednesday
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
In person event. Commons Center Tent. Registration required.

YOGA
Every Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In person event. Commons Center Tent. Registration required.

Open to Peabody professional and graduate students and Peabody undergraduate students

Questions? Martha Rivers Ingram Commons