Parent Education Event

Posted October 19, 2023-

Facts vs Fear: Empowering Children to be Safe, not Scared

As a parent of elementary-age children, do you wonder:

"How should I talk with my child about safety without instilling fear?"

"How do I instill confidence and courage as I prepare them for uncertain circumstances?"

Wednesday, November 15, 8:15 - 9:00 AM, Lori Schiavone Commons

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Panel Discussion & Q&A Led By:

Shannon Miller is a two-time Olympic gymnast, earning 7 Olympic medals. Upon retiring, Shannon received her undergraduate degrees in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Houston and her law degree from Boston College. In 2018, she was asked to co-chair the committee to develop the MBF abuse prevention education program for youth athletes, MBF Athlete Safety Matters®. Shannon is a mother of two ESJ students, author, speaker, and sports analyst.
Shannon Miller is a two-time Olympic gymnast, earning 7 Olympic medals. Upon retiring, Shannon received her undergraduate degrees in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Houston and her law degree from Boston College. In 2018, she was asked to co-chair the committee to develop the MBF abuse prevention education program for youth athletes, MBF Athlete Safety Matters®. Shannon is a mother of two ESJ students, author, speaker, and sports analyst.
With graduate degrees in clinical social work and Christian education, Katherine Nott ‘90 has experience working with children and families in private practice, adoption settings, and in youth and family ministries. Her background adeptly qualifies her to lead the child safety education program on the St. Mark’s Campus provided by the Monique Burr Foundation. This research-based curriculum enhances social-emotional learning by equipping students with knowledge, skills, and strategies to use when interacting with peers, adults, and strangers, in-person or online.
With graduate degrees in clinical social work and Christian education, Katherine Nott ‘90 has experience working with children and families in private practice, adoption settings, and in youth and family ministries. Her background adeptly qualifies her to lead the child safety education program on the St. Mark’s Campus provided by the Monique Burr Foundation. This research-based curriculum enhances social-emotional learning by equipping students with knowledge, skills, and strategies to use when interacting with peers, adults, and strangers, in-person or online.
Dina Middlekauff is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and has been a faculty member on the St. Mark’s Campus for 15 years. She currently teaches second grade. Described as a true "champion for her students," she received the Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award from Episcopal last school year. Mrs. Middlekauff lends perspective on this important topic through her role as an educator and mother. Her three adult children, Carlton, Sam, and Bender, all attended St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School.
Dina Middlekauff is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and has been a faculty member on the St. Mark’s Campus for 15 years. She currently teaches second grade. Described as a true "champion for her students," she received the Nancy N. Wood Excellence in Education Award from Episcopal last school year. Mrs. Middlekauff lends perspective on this important topic through her role as an educator and mother. Her three adult children, Carlton, Sam, and Bender, all attended St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School.