Teaching Teens: What Every Educator Should Know About the Adolescent Mind, Body and Soul
Teaching adolescents presents challenges and opportunities. When educators understand adolescent development, and appreciate teens’ approach to learning, their belief systems, their notions about rules and authority, and their passion for meaning and belonging, they can increase the effectiveness of their teaching. Learn to harness teens’ strengths to support the remarkable learning and growth for which teens and educators alike yearn.
Dr. Rona Novick
Rona Novick, PhD, is the Dean Emerita of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University. Prior to serving as Dean, she was director of the Doctoral program in Jewish Educational Leadership and Innovation. Dr. Novick is also the co-educational director of Hidden Sparks. A clinical psychologist, Dr. Novick also served as the Chief of Child Psychology and Director of Training at Schneider Children's Hospital. Well known for her academic writing and presentations, she is also a frequent presenter for parent, school and synagogue groups. Her areas of expertise include cognitive behavior therapy, positive psychology, trauma, bully prevention, and parenting. She is the author of two children's books published by Behrman House. Dr. Novick is a firm believer in the unending capacity for all of us to grow and change.
