THIS SUMMIT HAS ONE OBJECTIVE.
TO BRIDGE THE TWO COMMUNITIES – PARENTS & TEACHERS
THAT HAS THE MOST IMPACT ON YOUR CHILD, ESPECIALLY IN THE
FOUNDATIONAL YEARS. THE POST-COVID CLASSROOM WILL REQUIRE
SEAMLESS COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, AND UPSKILLING ON
BOTH SIDES TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE CRUCIAL FORMATIVE YEARS!
WE WILL LEARN ABOUT A WHOLE GAMUT OF THINGS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS-FROM
UNDERSTANDING POLICY ON EARLY EDUCATION TO UNDERSTANDING THE WONDER OF BABY BRAINS. THESE ARE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HELPED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THROUGH THEIR INCESSANT RESEARCH, TEACHING, AND ENGAGEMENT. I AM DEEPLY HONORED TO HAVE THEM
ON THIS PANEL, AND EXCITED AND HUMBLED TO SHARE THEM ALL WITH YOU!
A core understanding of neurodevelopment from 0-6 years
Using technology to scale education
The significance of early childhood education in the New Education Policy
A core understanding of neurodevelopment from 0-6 years
Using technology to scale education
The significance of early childhood education in the New Education Policy
Scaling literacy in the early years
Factual insights to help navigate the tech challenges of education
A rock-solid community of knowledgeable people willing to support and hold space for each other.
DAY 1 – MARCH 23, 2021
OPENING TRACK : A CALMING MEDITATION WITH HIMALAYAN SINGING BOWLS
SUJATA SINGHI, PH.D.
INTERNATIONAL TRAINER OF SOUND BOWL THERAPIES & SPIRITUAL SCIENCES
BRIDGING POLICY & PRACTICE IN EARLY EDUCATION
TARA BETEILLE
Senior Economist and Global Lead, Teachers Thematic Group, World Bank.
THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
SASHWATI BANERJEE
Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Central Square Foundation, Former Founding Managing Director-Sesame Workshop, India
USING RESEARCH & MEDIA FOR LARGE-SCALE SOCIAL IMPACT
STEPHANIE GOTTWALD, PH.D.
Director of Content – Curious Learning, Assistant Director-Centre for Reading and Language Research at Tufts University, Co-Author- Tales of Literacy for the 21st Century: The Literary Agenda.
THE NEUROSCIENCE OF EARLY READING
EXPLORING DIVERSE PEDAGOGIES FOR
CONTEMPORARY LEARNING
GEETHA DHARMARAJAN
Padmashree Awardee, Founder- Katha India, Creator- Story Pedagogy©
FALU SHAH
Grammy-nominated Musician, Ambassador, Indian Music- Carnegie Hall, Creator- Falu’s Bazaar
Identity Exploration & Promoting Multicultural Harmony Through Music
VAISHALI CHAKRAVARTY
India’s leading drama educator, Founder- Joy of drama, Group Artistic Director, Actor Factor Academic Consultant with Trinity College London.
STIMULATING INTELLIGENCE THROUGH DRAMA IN EARLY YEARS
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS OF THE NEW EDUCATION POLICY, 2020
PANEL DISCUSSION
SWATI POPAT VATS, PH.D.
President- Early Childhood Association, Director- Podar Jumbo Kids
DEVISHOBHA CHANDRAMOULI (MODERATOR)
Founder- Kidskintha
MEETA SENGUPTA
Founder- Centre for Education Strategy, Founder- #EduIn, National Council Member-NISA
HANDS-ON: BREAK-OUT SESSION
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR HOLISTIC LEARNING WITH ONLINE EDUCATION
RADHIKA CHANDRASEKARAN
Arts-Based Therapy Practitioner, Lower & Middle School Coordinator and Tech Task Force Lead at
The Gateway School of Mumbai
(An Ashoka Changemaker Lab School)
RUDRI JOSHI
Math Program Coordinator, Special Education and Tech Task Force Lead at The Gateway School of Mumbai (An Ashoka Changemaker Lab School)
OUR MEDIA/PROMOTION PARTNERS
DAY 2 – MARCH 24, 2021AWARENESS & MEDITATION SESSIONS
RESHMA PIRAMAL
Head Operations South, SEE Learning India, Advisor to The Gateway School of Mumbai
MEDITATION: BODY AWARENESS & SETTLING PRACTICE
RAKHEE SHARMA
Mindful Leadership Coach & Facilitator, Education Section Lead- Charter for Compassion, India.
DEVELOPING INNER LEADERSHIP THROUGH CYCLE OF DEVELOPMENT & PEBBLE MEDITATION
THE SECRETS OF NURTURE
TINA PAYNE BRYSON, PH.D.
Author: ‘Bottom Line for Baby’, Co-Author of NYTimes Best Sellers:
‘The Whole-Brain Child’ &
‘No-Drama Discipline, Founder and Executive Director: The Center for Connection.
Building Your Child’s Brain Through Co-regulation
DR. SAMIR DALWAI
Developmental Pediatrician, Founder- Director: New Horizons Group, Former Chairperson- Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
Identifying Early Intervention Needs For Appropriate Integration
DEBORAH MCNELIS
Creator- Neuro-Nurturing®, Early Brain Development Specialist, Founder-Brain Insights LLC.
Balanced Stimulation Strategies For Early Brain Development
KELLY DORFMAN
Expert on nutrition for brain development, Author of Award-winning book- ‘Cure Your Child With Food, The Hidden Connection Between Nutrition and Childhood Ailments
The Surprising Connections – Nutrition, Mood & Behavior
FOUNDATIONS FOR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN EARLY YEARS
LEEZA STEINDORF
Success Coach, Forbes Coaches Council Member, Former Tony Robbins Results Coach, Negotiation and Communication Specialist, Best-selling Author of ‘Connected Parent, Empowered Child’
The Winner Loses All- Foundations Of Strong Self-love
DR. SHARON SHALINE
ADHD & Anxiety Expert, Clinical Psychologist, Author Of ‘What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life’, Winner of ‘Best Books Awards’ and Mom’s Choice Award.
Identifying & Managing Anxiety In Young Children
RESHMA PIRAMAL
Head Operations South, SEE Learning India, Advisor to The Gateway School of Mumbai
Starting Young: Foundations For Emotional Resiliency
SUE COWLEY
Early Educator, Best-selling author of over 25 books for educators, Behavior Management Expert- Open University/BBC
A Needs-based Approach To Managing Behaviour
LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY & BEYOND
AUDREY O'CLAIR
Education Specialist for Sound trap at Spotify
Bridging Home & School: Teachers, Parents, And Technology In Partnership
WENDY OLIVER, PH.D
Chief Learning Officer-Edison Learning, Chief Learning Architect: ASU Digital 9-12 charter school.
Effective Strategies To Transition From School To Digital Learning
EMMA TURNER
Author: ‘Be More Toddler’;
Research and CPD lead- Discovery Schools Academy Trust, Founder: ‘NewEd: Joyful CPD for Early Career Teachers’
Be More Toddler: Leadership Education From Little Learners
MAGDALENA MATULEWICZ
Active Experiential Learning Specialist, President & Co-Founder:
Natural Born Leaders.EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING STRATEGIES WITH ONLINE EDUCATION
PANEL DISCUSSION PLAY IN THE TIMES OF THE PANDEMIC
PREETHI VICKRAM
Founder- LIFE Foundation, Creator- Play Ambassadors’ League; Host: ‘Power of Play’ conference
DR. ERIK FISHER AKA DR. E
Genius Expert for The Genius of Play, Child Psychologist, Emotional Dynamics Expert
DEVISHOBHA R (MODERATOR)
Founder- Kidskintha
POOJA RAI
Founder and CEO of Anthill Creations, TEDx Speaker;
Ashoka Changemaker was awarded by Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus.
COMMUNICATION FOR CONNECTION
DEBORAH REBER
Founder- TiLT Parenting, Podcast host, New York Times best-selling author of ‘Differently Wired: A Parent’s Guide to Raising an Atypical Child with Confidence and Hope’
Accepting And Embracing Your Differently Wired Child
DEENA MARGOLIN, LMFT & KRISTIN GALLANT
Co-founders, Big Little Feelings
Everyday Communication Strategies For Raising Emotionally Strong & Resilient Kids