Dr. Patricia Virella: Hope in Action

The Child Development Institute at Sarah Lawrence College develops programs for early childhood and elementary school teachers, administrators, child development professionals, parents and the community at large.

The Child Development Institute at SLC

Lecture on critical reflection, advocacy for radical change, and equity-oriented strategies for educators in a "polycrisis."

Sarah Lawrence College

In-Person Event - This event will take place on Sarah Lawrence College's Bronxville Campus.

Schools are facing a "polycrisis" that demands innovative and equitable responses from educators. Join Dr. Patricia Virella MSEd ‘09 to discuss actionable strategies for teachers and leaders to navigate these complex issues and foster hope in their classrooms and communities. Focusing on critical self-reflection and advocacy for radical change, Dr. Virella introduces an eight-pillar framework for equity-oriented crisis leadership. Through real-world examples and practical tools, we can learn how to address the disproportionate impacts of crises on marginalized students, build resilience, and create a more equitable and supportive education system, one classroom at a time.

We'll also celebrate Dr. Virella's latest book <a href="https://hep.gse.harvard.edu/9781682539736/crisis-as-catalyst/" title="https://hep.gse.harvard.edu/9781682539736/crisis-as-catalyst/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Crisis as Catalyst: Equity-Oriented School Leadership During Difficult Times</a> (Harvard Education Press 2025). You can <a href="https://hep.gse.harvard.edu/9781682539736/crisis-as-catalyst/" title="https://hep.gse.harvard.edu/9781682539736/crisis-as-catalyst/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">order your copy here</a>.

<a href="https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/cdi/" title="https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/cdi/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sarah Lawrence College</a> is an Approved CTLE Sponsor and offers 1 CTLE hour for this program.

<a href="https://patriciavirella.com/" title="https://patriciavirella.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr. Patricia M. Virella</a> is an Assistant Professor of Urban Educational Leadership at Montclair State University. Additionally, Dr. Virella is the Founder of My Academic Writing Routine, an organization committed to demystifying academic writing for grad students, focusing on graduate students of color.

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