Join us at Manhattanville University on November 4, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Education for a Brighter Future: Cultivating Compassion, Connection, and Community in Classrooms
Are you looking for some uplifting professional development for the 2025-26 school year? Look no further and join us for the 12th Semi-Annual Early Childhood Professional Development Conference at Manhattanville University!
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Keynote Speaker
Dr. David Barry
Addressing Stress with Self-Compassion
A Guide for Early Childhood Teachers
About Dr. Barry
Before joining the Department of Early and Middle Grades Education at West Chester, Dr. David Barry was a Kindergarten teacher in the Boston Public Schools for ten years, a Teaching Fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Master Teacher (Pre-K) and lab instructor at The University of Texas at Austin's laboratory school. His research interests include early childhood teacher education, the prioritization of self-compassion within and across teacher education programs, and the importance of accurate, loving depictions of diverse characters in children's literature. He has presented his research at national and regional conferences and has recently published a book with Teachers College Press titled "Addressing Stress with Self-Compassion: A Guide for Early Childhood Teachers."
Conference Schedule
9:30-10:00 | Registration and Check In |
10:00-10:45 | Keynote Address |
11:00-12:00 | Session 1 (Choose from 3 sessions) |
12:00-1:00 | Lunch and time to explore Vendor Hall |
1:00-2:00 | Session 2 (Choose from 3 sessions) |
2:15-3:00 | Panel and Raffle |
Sessions
How Does Your Garden Grow: Planting the Seeds of Compassion in Children |
Fostering Global Citizenship in Young Learners |
What about us? Cultivating Practices to Nurture, Tend To, and Care for Ourselves. |
More sessions to be announced! |
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About the Manhattanville University School of Education
The School of Education undergraduate and graduate degree programs prepare PreK-12 teachers and administrators, higher education and community leaders, and educational industry entrepreneurs. Having served the tri-state area for over five decades, the Manhattanville School of Education guides new generations of educators to become leaders in their field through unrivaled community-based field experiences in over 25 area schools and educational agencies.
Our graduate and doctoral programs offer a blended learning experience with online, in-person, and hybrid courses, which provide our students with the flexibility and resources they need to fulfill their educational goals.
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About Manhattanville University
We Are Valiant
Since 1841, Manhattanville University has provided a transformative educational experience. As a private liberal arts institution, Manhattanville roots its education in a rich history of academic excellence and innovative programs. With more than 55 undergraduate programs, 70 graduate programs, and a doctoral program, we empower every student to cultivate their intellectual curiosity, sharpen their critical thinking skills, and strive for a more just world
