Teaching the First Three Years Institute 2026-27 Registration (Pittsburgh In-Person Program)

FACULTY:
Deb Borden - Director of Programs & Research, PAIS
Nikki Amole - 4th grade teacher, St. Edmund’s Academy
Joanna Newlin - Director of Student Services, Falk Laboratory School
Kristy Tomasheski - Middle School Math Teacher, 6th Grade Dean, Math Department Chair, The Ellis School
Josh Thomas - Middle School and Upper School Latin teacher, The Ellis School

JOIN COHORT FIVE AND FOCUS ON YOUR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH IN:

Understanding Independent School Culture
 • Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Justice-Belonging
 • Mission and values
 • Your impact on culture
Navigating student-parent-colleague relationships
 • Collaboration among school colleagues
 • Effectively communicating with parents
 • Classroom Culture & Managing Behavior
 • Engaging students
Developing one’s craft in the art and science of teaching
 • Curriculum design
 • Assessment strategies
 • Time management
 • Learning differences
Attending to self-care and professional growth opportunities
 • Identifying growth opportunities in and outside of a school
 • Self-care and mindfulness
 • Resource awareness