Let’s BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY!
(SEL) Social-Emotional Literacy Workshop Series
Social-emotional literacy (learning) (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. Have you ever thought that maybe a child’s challenging behavior might be related to his/her social emotional development or lack thereof. Are you interested in learning more about how Social Emotional Literacy/Learning can impact the way you work with children? if you have pondered any of these questions and more, my SEL workshop series could serve to meet your needs."
“This experience reminded me that everyone is dealing with something we may not see. By choosing to ask “What happened to you?” instead of “What is wrong with you?”, we create more compassionate interactions and stronger human connections in our everyday lives. Instead of reacting with frustration or judgment, we can respond with patience and empathy.” - A. Avery
Creating Communities of Care through the Circle Process Workshop Series
The Circle process that many non-Native people are using today is rooted in the tradition of talking Circles that Indigenous Peoples in North America use and have used for millennia. Different Native Peoples practice different forms of the Circle process. Talking circles can be used for discussion, getting to know each other while building community, problem solving and decision making, and always for celebration.
“You are truly a perfect teacher and role model for us all. Your passion is beaming each week!” - M. Connors
Creating Circle Spaces in Our Lives
Restorative Approaches to Classroom Management Workshop series
You may be familiar with the term Restorative Justice as it relates to the Criminal Justice arena, but have you ever heard it talked about when it comes to managing your classroom and the various challenges we come up against when working with high energy, high risk, and amazing youth who are seeking a sense of belonging and just want to be seen? This workshop will provide restorative approaches to foster community, build positive relationships and a sense of belonging, develop social-emotional skills, and resolve harm and conflict.
“Thank you so much for creating a space where all felt comfortable sharing, questioning, and seeing each other!
I truly appreciated listening to the perspectives of all, and could have had one more week!” -J. Montanez
Cultural Humility in the Classroom Workshop Series
This workshop moves past traditional cultural competence to explore cultural humility—a lifelong commitment to self-reflection and learning that fosters genuine, respectful partnerships with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Participants will engage in self-examination of their own biases, understand how power and privilege shape interactions, and develop practical strategies to build trust and reduce inequities in their daily work with children and youth.
The Little Book of… Restorative Justice
“I’ve never met a more real person whose interconnectivity with the human spirit so innately breathes unto others an insurmountable depth of love, gratitude, hope, and compassion. Ms. K makes such a deep impact on the lives of others by simply being herself; a woman who shares her real life experiences, her humanity, her heart, thus making life relatable. I’m forever thankful for having her in my life, most certainly for teaching me the importance of finding peace within myself. Ms. K is the manifestation of the power of balance, and she knows how to help others do that for themselves. “
-B. Codd
MEET YOUR Trainer/Facilitator
Kendra M. Hoyt, MSCJ
Trainer, Facilitator and Published Author
Kendra M. Hoyt has trained a variety of populations including but not limited to: schoolteachers, school administrative staff, law enforcement, immigration officers, community leaders, non-profit organizations, non-profit boards, gang-involved youth, high-risk urban youth, and adult men and juveniles incarcerated in prison.
Training topics include and are not limited to: Restorative Justice Practices, Circle Process, Behavior Management, School to Prison Pipeline, Trauma-Informed Care Practices, Teambuilding, Leadership Development Skills, Communication Skills. Lastly, Kendra has served as a Restorative Justice and Peace Circle Facilitator in a variety of conflict mediation-related situations and trainings with both youth and adults.
Kendra M. Hoyt has 30+ years of experience working with youth, families and communities in the fields of education, social justice and restorative justice! Kendra holds a Bachelor Degree of Art Therapy and Counseling as well as a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Kendra is a 2005 Fellow with the Children’s Defense Fund Emerging Leaders Program out of Washington DC. In 2006, the City of Boston awarded her with a citation for 15 years of service to Boston’s youth and families. In that same year the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women awarded Kendra with the “Unsung Heroine” recognition.
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY with me!
All workshop series are live online provided through ZOOM and consist of three or four (1.5 to 2-hour) sessions for a total of 6 hours over the span of 3 or 4 weeks to provide better opportunities for reflection and dialogue. In between each session, participants will be given short reflective homework style assignments that afford them continued space and time to process and engage with the topic areas of the workshops. Written, verbal and visual methods are effective for adults. The facilitator uses an andragogical approach which focuses on the process of learning, rather than the product. It supports discovery-based learning, encouraging learners to construct their own understanding through problem-solving and collaboration with peers. This approach respects the principles of adult learning while helping to engage and motivate participants while drawing on what they know previously to add greater context to their learning.
Workshop series require a minimum of 10 participants with a maximum not to exceed 30 participants.
All workshops can be adjusted to meet the needs of the specific population at
your organization, community, school, youth program, or childcare center.