The PeaceAble Approach is a school-wide initiative that creates a school community focused on celebrating the values of character education, conflict resolution, and social emotional well-being. Rather than being “something additional,” the PeaceAble Approach was specifically created to be embedded in a school’s culture. The components of this program are tailored to your individual school’s needs and can be easily incorporated into any elementary or middle-level school environment. The PeaceAble Approach was recognized by New York State in 2007 for being in the forefront of helping to promote the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by promoting peace in our schools and communities.

 

Overview of SEL workshops/lessons (can be stand-alone, one-hour workshops or combined based on wants/needs of recipients):

 

• Accepting Self and Others - Valuing diversity

• Bucket Filling 

• Chair Yoga - This is an overview of chair yoga and how it relates to SEL

• Conflict Resolution - Learn simple techniques to teach students how to deal with conflict

• Cyberbullying 

• DASA - Learn about New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act, a mandatory law to be implemented in all NYS schools

• Growth Mindset

• Kindness Matters - Based on the book “One Smile” by Cindy McKinley 

• Media Etiquette - Teaching students how to be peaceful people online.  We provide tips, focus on good manners, texting dos and don'ts, social media safety tips and online gaming “rules”

• Mindfulness 

• Why SEL (Social Emotional Learning) is Important 

• Words Matter - Help your students understand that the words they choose matter

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Meet the PeaceAble Team:

Kathleen Berger:

Kathleen Berger is a veteran educator who recently retired after 35 years in the classroom.  Kathleen is certified as a New York State Teacher in K-6 Elementary Education and 7-12 Secondary Education in the area of English. She is also a certified Reading Specialist and has her National Board Certification.  Throughout her 35 years in the North Colonie School District she was the co-chair of her building’s Social Emotional Learning team. Kathleen has been recognized by many organizations, including New York State, for her leadership in the creation of the PeaceAble Approach.

 

Eileen Satterlee:

Eileen Satterlee is a veteran school counselor/educator who recently retired after 34 years in school.  Eileen is certified as a NYS School Counselor, K-12.  Throughout her 30 years in the North Colonie School District she was the co-chair of her building’s Social Emotional Learning team. Eileen has been recognized by many organizations, including New York State, for her leadership in the creation of the PeaceAble Approach.