Workshops and Presentations
	Teaching Passionately — Spiritually co-taught with Joan Wink
		We propose that more learning takes place when teachers’ and students’ spirits, their internal essence and innate goodness, are intimately involved in the classroom and in the subject being studied. This presentation explores the integration of heart and soul within the context of an academic curriculum. Spiritual exploration is fluid, dynamic, and constantly evolving, much like teaching and learning. Spiritual exploration requires receptivity, much like teaching and learning. Spiritual exploration follows a path laden with surprise and mystery. We never know what joys, sorrows, and unexpected events we will encounter, exactly like teaching and learning.  In this workshop, we explore passionate spiritual pedagogy, which recognizes the sacredness of every child. Passionate spiritual pedagogy fosters an interactive relationship seeking truth between the student and what is being learned. Passionate spiritual pedagogy helps prepare students for the real world and the rest of their lives.   Designed for both teachers and parents, this interactive workshop addresses the importance touching students’ souls for true learning to occur. We will cover the separation of church and state, the acorn theory and the role this plays in curriculum development and overall education, and the hidden grace possible when students' minds, hearts, and souls become involved and interested in learning.
	If your group or conference would like additional information about available presentations, please contact Dawn at dawn@dawnwink.com