Hi, I’m dana!
Dana Rosen is the Assistant Director of Transportation specializing in Student Safety and Campus Support at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. She has been blessed with over 20 years in education. Pulling knowledge from her diverse experiences as a high school teacher and coach, bus driver, special education teacher, behavior specialist, and classroom management consultant. Dana advocates for cutting through the noise to identify practical, common-sense solutions that address the root causes of issues. Using humorous, true grit storytelling based on years of experience in education she engages audiences with advice grounded in empathy and understanding. Her presentations aim to be transparent, honest, and relatable for an entertaining and impactful experience.
Speaking and Training Topics
trustworthy Leadership
Without trust, it's impossible for leaders to inspire and influence their teams positively. This session will highlight the importance of recognizing the subtle decisions and actions that can undermine trust over time. Truthfulness, reliability, understanding, sincerity, and investing time in relationships are all crucial elements in building and maintaining trust..
Unlocking Solutions: The Power of Crucial Conversations in Conflict Resolution
Successfully navigating crucial conversations requires skills in emotional intelligence, clear communication, and understanding the narratives we tell ourselves that influence our emotional responses. Recognizing emotional triggers, understanding the stories we construct about situations, and managing our thoughts to create constructive emotional responses are all essential aspects of effectively managing conflict and maintaining positive relationships within organizations.
Which came first, the Chicken or the Egg? Understanding the Connection Between Adult and Student Behaviors
The quality of relationships between adults and students significantly impacts student behavior. Positive, supportive relationships characterized by trust, empathy, and mutual respect promote a sense of belonging and motivation to adhere to rules and expectations. The adult’s tone, approach and behavior provides feedback and reinforcement that shape student behavior. This session focuses on teaching the basics of providing constructive feedback and correction, praise for effort and achievement, and reinforcement of desired behaviors to encourage positive student engagement and motivation.
Building Positive Relationships with Students
Building a positive relationship with students can be challenging but is certainly achievable with patience, empathy, and persistence. To build relationships quickly, it is important to utilize effective strategies to connect with students. Through real-world examples and solutions, this session will demonstrate how positive, supportive relationships characterized by trust, empathy, and mutual respect promote a sense of belonging and motivation to adhere to rules and expectations.