Session: Does trauma affect student performance? You bet your ACE.
Thursday Deep Dive: ACE & Trauma-informed practice
Julie Hopper has been involved in education for over twenty years. She has served as an elementary classroom teacher in both traditional and charter schools, held the position of Education Director for Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay Mills, has been a consultant for the National Charter Schools Institute, as well as Academic Assessment Specialist for multiple authorizers in Michigan. Julie holds a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and M.A. in Early Childhood Education. Her current position as Academic Assessment Specialist for Lake Superior State University Charter Schools requires her to evaluate the degree to which academies meet their educational goals. She has served on application review teams for multiple authorizers. Additionally, Julie is a Master Trainer for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and is happy to be a part of the Michigan ACE Initiative.
Q: What are you most excited for at #MiCSS19?
A: I'm excited to spread the word about Adverse Childhood Experiences. Physical, mental, and community health all impact education and charters have the opportunity to be innovative and find creative ways to meet the needs of students.
Q: What's one adjective you would use to describe your session?
A: Enlightening
Q: What's one thing you hope attendees learn in your session?
A: No matter our occupation whether we are in education, health care, law enforcement, or the business world, we all have a responsibility in building healing communities and meeting the needs of those of us who have experienced trauma and have high ACE scores. ACEs are common and have long lasting social, health, and educational implications. We must work together and break down the silos to lessen the horrific impact ACE's have on individuals and society as a whole.