Innovative Educator Workshop: Teaching Branding with Canva

Teach Personal Branding and Help Your Students Thrive!

Admission is free, but registration is required--and seating is limited!

Create Appalachia, 225 W Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37660

MAY 29th, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 PM (A second offering of the same material will be held on June 6th from 9 AM to 12 PM. Please register for only one!)

Join this engaging workshop designed to equip high school and middle school teachers with the tools to teach students how to brand themselves visually, and stressing the importance of professionalism and personal branding as they prepare for the workforce.

You'll gain valuable insights into the branding process, including how to develop a personal brand and apply it consistently across marketing materials such as business cards, résumés, invoices, and social media. Key topics include:

1. Mind mapping and brainstorming
2. Color theory and psychology
3. The importance of typography
4. Personal logo development

This workshop emphasizes the use of free and affordable tools like Google Docs and Canva, allowing students to customize existing templates and create polished, professional marketing materials. Empower your students with the skills they need to stand out and succeed! All middle and high school teachers will find this useful, especially CTE teachers.

Led by Kelly Porter, Professor of Art & Design, East Tennessee State University and Felicia Strayhorn, Educational Technology Specialist, Washington County (TN) School System.

Coffee and pastries will be served beginning at 8:30 AM. The In-Service will being promplty at 9.