2023–24 Women in Leadership

WASA is strengthening support for our Women in Leadership. This year we will be offering two conferences (one in-person and one virtual) as well as two complimentary lunch and learn sessions. 

Sessions will be facilitated by Michelle Whitney, Superintendent, Pasco School District; WASA Past-President.

  • October 10, 2023 Virtual | 9:30–11:00 a.m. 
  • December 12, 2023 Virtual | Noon–1 p.m. | Complimentary
  • January 12, 2024 Virtual | 8:30–11:30 a.m. 
  • March 13, 2024 Virtual | Noon–1 p.m. | Complimentary
  • May 4, 2024 Chelan, WA | Full day
View details of this year's learning opportunities below. 

ABOUT
WASA is excited to join with our partners to provide Women Support Women …But do we? a complimentary Women in Leadership event focused on enhancing the capacity of aspiring and veteran leaders in supporting on another and increasing the number of women thriving in leadership positions. Please join us on Tuesday, December 12 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for an action-packed hour of learning.

DATE
Tuesday, December 12 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Women who are current or aspiring district, building and educational agency leaders.

Please help pave a pathway for additional women to serve as educational leaders in Washington, by extending a personal invitation to someone you’d like to see taking the next step in their career.  

OUR SPEAKER

Kamrica Ary-Turner is a highly experienced educator and a passionate advocate for education reform and social justice. Her extensive career, spanning over 15 years, has been marked by a strong commitment to the betterment of the education system. She began her journey in education in secondary schools, where she initially served as a Discipline Specialist and later as a School Counselor. Over time, she quickly assumed a leadership role as a School Administrator. For the last decade, she dedicated her efforts to making a significant impact as an administrator in the Puget Sound Region.

Throughout her professional journey, Kamrica's unwavering commitment to the holistic development of students has been evident. She advocates for the "whole child" and works tirelessly to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education. Her passion for justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and fostering meaningful community partnerships has been a central focus of her educational endeavors.

In July 2022, Kamrica Ary-Turner took on a crucial role at the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP). In this capacity, she has leveraged her wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to drive positive change in the field of education. She is the creator of the Leaders of Color Network, the Dear Sista Affinity group, and is forging to lead a first Leaders of Color Conference in the state. She has collaborated with OSPI and Hatching Results to provide best practices for the Comprehensive School Counseling Program. Through her work at AWSP, Kamrica continues to work towards creating inclusive and empowering learning environments that benefit all leaders. Her overarching mission is to foster a fair, equitable, true and authentic educational system that benefits all students.

REGISTRATION
Registration is complimentary.
REGISTER

ZOOM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email via Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.

Please click the link in your Zoom confirmation to save the meeting and your personal access to your calendar.  
This is your personal Zoom link—only one user/device is admitted per email. Please do not share your link.

RECORDING
This session will be recorded for later viewing.

QUESTIONS
Contact Ryan Hickerson with registration questions.
Contact Kim Fry at 360-239-6225 or kfry@wasa-oly.org with questions about the program.

Powerful Leadership: The Role of Trust, Self-efficacy, and Feedback Send to All WASA Active Members


ABOUT

Join educators, researchers and authors Jenni Donahoo and Megan Tschannen-Moran for Powerful Leadership: The Role of Trust, Self-efficacy, and Feedback! an engaging virtual workshop. Megan will teach us how to garner power through fostering trust and bolstering collective efficacy. We’ll explore how to do this through offering clear, specific feedback and adopting a focus on strengths. Jenni will facilitate learning about the role self-efficacy plays as it relates to women in leadership positions. Efficacy beliefs influence whether leaders think erratically or strategically; what course of action we pursue; our reactions to stress and coping strategies; how much effort we put forth in given endeavors; and how long we persevere in the face of obstacles. We will self-assess our leadership efficacy and consider ways to strengthen efficacy over time.

DATE
Friday, January 12 | 8:30-11:00 a.m.

TARGET AUDIENCE
District administrators
Building administrators
Teacher leaders

Please help pave a pathway for additional women to serve as educational leaders in Washington, by extending a personal invitation to someone you’d like to see taking the next step in their career.  

OUR SPEAKERS

Jenni Donohoo, Ph.D., is a five-time best-selling author, and professional learning facilitator with more than 20 years of experience in leading school change. Jenni’s five books include: Collaborative Inquiry for Educators: A Facilitator’s Guide to School Improvement, The Transformative Power of Collaborative Inquiry: Realizing Change in Schools and Classrooms (co-authored by Moses Velasco), Collective Efficacy: How Educators’ Beliefs Impact Student Learning, Quality Implementation: Leveraging Collective Efficacy to Make ‘What Works’ Actually Work (co-authored by Steven Katz), and Leading Collective Efficacy: Powerful Stories of Achievement and Equity (co-authored by Stefani Hite). Jenni has a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Washington and a Washington State Superintendent credential. Her masters and undergraduate degrees are in Social Sciences and Social Work. Mona lives in Gig Harbor, WA with her amazing husband Dan and two over-indulged rescue cats Emme & Elle.

Megan Tschannen-Moran is a Professor of Educational Leadership at the William & Mary School of Education. Growing out of her fourteen years of experience as the founder and principal of a school serving a primarily low-income and minority student population in a distressed neighborhood of Chicago, she is motivated to work at the intersection of theory and practice so that schools grow in their capacity to serve all students well. Her research explores the social psychology of schools, and especially those factors that allow for children and adults to thrive in school. She has investigated the influence of trust, teacher self-efficacy, collective efficacy beliefs, school climate, and teacher professionalism on student learning and well-being. She and her husband developed the evocative coaching model that is person-centered, no-fault, and strengths-based to support the work of teachers and educational leaders. Her most recent scholarly endeavor is the development of the Vibrant School Scale, with its three subscales that assess the degree to which schools foster enlivened minds, emboldened voices, and playful learning.

REGISTRATION
WASA Members $199
Non-member Conference Attendee—$225
REGISTER

ZOOM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email via Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.
Please click the link in your Zoom confirmation to save the meeting and your personal access to your calendar.
 
This is your personal Zoom link—only one user/device is admitted per email. Please do not share your link.

CLOCK HOURS
A $75 administrative fee applies for all cancellations.
No refund for cancellations made within one week of your session.
No Show = No Refund.


CANCELLATIONS
Up to three (3) Washington State Approved Clock Hours are available based on your participation. Clock-hour forms will be delivered via email post event.


QUESTIONS
Contact Ryan Hickerson with registration questions.
Contact Kim Fry at 360.239.6225 or kfry@wasa-oly.org with questions about the program.

2022–23 Women in Leadership

WASA is strengthening support for our Women in Leadership. This year we will be offering two conferences (one in-person and one virtual) as well as two complimentary lunch and learn sessions. 

Sessions will be facilitated by Michelle Whitney, Superintendent, Pasco School District; WASA President.

  • October 14, 2022

Presentation | Chat | Link to purchase She Leads by Dr. Rachel George and Majalise W. Tolan |
Recording: Part 1, Part 2

  • December 14, 2022

Recording

  • January 6, 2023

Recording

  • March 15, 2023: Virtual | Noon–1 p.m. | Complimentary

Recording

  • April 29, 2023: Chelan | Full Day
  • May 12, 2023: Virtual | Noon–1 p.m. | Complimentary
View details of this year's learning opportunities below. 
Women in Leadership Annual Conference April 29 2023 at Campbell's Resort in Lake Chelan

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Photo of Julie Jangawala smiling from the torso up
Julie Jungawala (Formerly Wilson)
Coach, Advisor, Author, and Executive Director, Institute for the Future of Learning

Julie Margretta Jungawala is the author of The Human Side of Changing Education, a coach, and an advisor to school leaders, educational institutions, and foundations whose mission is to shape the future of K–12 education. She has over fifteen years’ experience building effective learning environments that unlock human potential and enable organizational culture to adapt and grow during times of change. She is the founder and executive director of Institute for the Future of Learning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping transform the 'one size does not fit all' model of education. The Institute works with a diverse range of clients including public schools, independent schools, public charter schools, and educational philanthropic organizations.

Recent speaking engagements include TEDx, fuse, the Center for Transformational Leadership, and the Science of Teaching and Leadership Academy. Julie graduated from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education with a master’s degree in technology, innovation, and education, and a Bachelor of Arts in business administration and French from Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland. During her time as a staff member at Harvard, Julie was the recipient of the Harvard Hero award for outstanding contributions to the University.

ABOUT
A recent survey of WASA’s Women in Leadership event participants identified a strong desire for regional, in-person opportunities to learn from and with other women. This luncheon Finding Joy Together in the Wilderness will provide opportunities to feed your mind, body and soul as you learn from panels of business and educational leaders and interact with your colleagues.

DATE
March 22, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.


A Conversation with WASA President, Michelle Whitney: A Peek into the Life of a Female Superintendent | March 15, 2023

Women in Leadership presents: a conversation with Michelle Whitney. A peek into the life of a female superintendent. Complimentary Zoom. Photo of Michelle Whitney smilingABOUT
WASA is excited to bring you A Conversation with WASA President, Michelle Whitney: A Peek into the Life of a Female Superintendent. This complimentary Women in Leadership event will focus on the often-unspoken aspects of women’s leadership journeys. Please join us on Wednesday, March 15 at noon for an action-packed hour of insights.

RECORDING
Access the recording here.