Presentations
Embracing Neurodiversity at Vancouver Talmud Torah: All-Staff ProD
All-Staff Professional Development Session for Vancouver Talmud Torah, Vancouver BC
All-Staff Professional Development Session for Vancouver Talmud Torah, Vancouver, British Columbia
May 2026
Beyond Survival: Centering an Anti-Colonial, Anti-Orientalist and Trauma Informed Approach for Muslim Refugee Students
Workshop Presentation at Elementary Teachers of Toronto: Teaching for Justice Conference, Toronto, Ontario
Conference Presentation for Elementary Teachers of Toronto: Teaching For Justice Conference, Toronto, Ontario.
Apr 2026
Neurodiversity-Affirming Mental Health Strategies in Schools: Gaps, Trends, and Lessons Learned
Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) National Leaders Conference: Student Support National Network Session
Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) National Leaders Conference: Student Support National Network Session (Gatineau, QC)
Apr 2026
Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches for School-Based Mental Health and Well-Being: Gaps, Trends, and Lessons Learned Across British Columbia
Virtual presentation for Ministry of Education and Child Care Provincial Mental Health Leadership Network Meeting
Virtual presentation for Ministry of Education and Childcare Provincial Mental Health Leadership Network
Apr 2026
Beyond the Basics: Deepening Neuro-Affirming Practices at Collingwood Senior School
Professional Development Session for Inclusive Education and Student Life and Leadership Staff at Collingwood School, West Vancouver BC
Professional Development Session for Inclusive Education and Student Life and Leadership Staff at Collingwood School, West Vancouver, BC
Feb 2026
Neurodiversity-Affirming Support for PDA: A School-Based Session for Signal Hill Elementary
Professional Development Workshop for Learning Support Educators, School Counsellor, and Leadership Staff at Signal Hill Elementary School, Pemberton British Columbia
Professional Development Session for Signal Hill Elementary School, Pemberton, British Columbia
Feb 2026
Incorporating Neurodiversity into School-Based Mental Health and Well-Being Initiatives
Professional Development Workshop for ISABC Mental Health and Wellness Collaboration Group
Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Mental Health and Wellness Collaboration Group Meeting
Nov 2025
Beyond the Basics: Neuro-Affirming Practices in School Counselling
Professional Development Workshop for Sea to Sky School District (SD48) School Counsellors
Sea to Sky School District (SD48) Counsellor Collaboration Day
Nov 2025
Fostering Compassion Satisfaction in Education: Considerations in the Mentor-Mentee Relationship
ProD presentation for ISABC Newcomer Mentorship Program Mentors and Mentees
ISABC Newcomer Mentorship Program Opening Session
Oct 2025
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices among Educational Assistants and Assistant Teachers: Case Study Review and Discussion
Professional Development session for Crofton House School Educational Assistants and Associate Teachers
Professional Development session for Crofton House School Educational Assistants and Assistant Teachers
Feb 2025
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices with Students and Families at Mulgrave School
Professional Development session for Mulgrave School Counsellors, Learning Strategies Teachers, and Administrative Staff.
Professional Development session for Mulgrave School Counsellors, Learning Strategies Teachers, and Administrative Staff
Jan 2025
Recognizing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout among Educators
Virtual professional development presentation for Nechako Lakes School District Professional Development Day.
Virtual professional development presentation at Nechako Lakes School District Professional Development Day.
May 2024
Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Education
Presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Newcomers Program Closing Session 2024
Presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Newcomers Program Closing Session
Apr 2024
Incorporating Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices into Student Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2024: Inspire. Empower. Sustain.
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2024: Inspire. Empower. Sustain.
Feb 2024
Recognizing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue among Educators
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2024: Inspire. Empower. Sustain.
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2024: Inspire. Empower. Sustain.
Feb 2024
Compassion Fatigue Among Educators of Children and Youth: Considerations for Administrators
Professional Development Presentation for Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Senior School Principals Meeting
Professional Development Presentation for Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Senior School Principals Meeting
Apr 2023
Recognizing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue Among Learning Resource Educators
Professional Development Presentation for Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Learning Resource Meeting
Professional Development Presentation for Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Learning Resource Meeting
Apr 2023
Cultivating a Culture of Care
Presentation for University of British Columbia students, staff, and community members hosted by the UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning and the UBC Black Muslim Collective
Social Impact Lab Presentation for University of British Columbia students, staff, and community members hosted by the UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning and the UBC Black Muslim Collective
Apr 2023
"I just can't care anymore": Recognizing and Addressing Compassion Fatigue among Educators
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2023: "Healing the Land; The Mind".
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2023: "Healing the Land; The Mind"
Feb 2023
Incorporating a Neurodiversity Perspective into Student Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2023: "Healing the Land; The Mind".
Virtual presentation at Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) Professional Development Day 2023: "Healing the Land; The Mind"
Feb 2023