Building Executive Function Skills
Strategies for Your Gifted Student's Success
Monday, February 25
6:30 - 8:00 pm
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Strategies for Your Gifted Student's Success
Monday, February 25
6:30 - 8:00 pm
RSVP »
Does your child need support with organization, time management, planning or attention?
Meet Georgia Bozeday, Director of Educational Services at Rush NeuroBehavioral Center, and learn strategies to develop your child’s executive functions, the skills used to manage thoughts, actions and emotions.
Georgia will explain the neuroscience behind brain development and share strategies to help build and maintain executive function skills in our children. Faculty speakers from Science & Arts Academy will demonstrate executive function skill-building strategies that can be used in the school setting.
The event will close with a Q&A Session and time for networking over refreshments.
This event is free and open to the public.
Meet Georgia Bozeday, Director of Educational Services at Rush NeuroBehavioral Center, and learn strategies to develop your child’s executive functions, the skills used to manage thoughts, actions and emotions.
Georgia will explain the neuroscience behind brain development and share strategies to help build and maintain executive function skills in our children. Faculty speakers from Science & Arts Academy will demonstrate executive function skill-building strategies that can be used in the school setting.
The event will close with a Q&A Session and time for networking over refreshments.
This event is free and open to the public.
Agenda
6:30 pm
Registration and Networking
6:40 pm
Opening Remarks
Dr. Ama Thompson, Student Support Coordinator
Science & Arts Academy
6:45 pm
Building Executive Function Skills
Georgia Bozeday, Director of Educational Services
Rush NeuroBehavioral Center
7:30 pm
School Strategies
Dr. Michelle Gueguen, Teacher
Science & Arts Academy
7:45 pm
Open Q&A, Networking and Refreshments
Registration and Networking
6:40 pm
Opening Remarks
Dr. Ama Thompson, Student Support Coordinator
Science & Arts Academy
6:45 pm
Building Executive Function Skills
Georgia Bozeday, Director of Educational Services
Rush NeuroBehavioral Center
7:30 pm
School Strategies
Dr. Michelle Gueguen, Teacher
Science & Arts Academy
7:45 pm
Open Q&A, Networking and Refreshments
Presenters
Georgia Bozeday, Ed.D
Director of Educational Services
Rush NeuroBehavioral Center
Georgia Bozeday, Ed.D. is the Director of Educational Services at Rush NeuroBehavioral Center and an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern Illinois University. Georgia has expertise in Executive Functions, Curriculum Design and Implementation, Social-Emotional Curriculum Development and is the developer of the Executive Functions Curriculum series.
Georgia earned a B.S. in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University and her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Social Justice from National-Louis University. She is state certified in Gifted Education and holds the Illinois School Certifications for Administration, Learning Disabilities, Speech and Language Pathology, and Gifted Education.
She has also completed research in school-related authentic measurements within an executive functions system and implementing an intervention-based, problem-solving model in a school program for flexible service delivery.
Director of Educational Services
Rush NeuroBehavioral Center
Georgia Bozeday, Ed.D. is the Director of Educational Services at Rush NeuroBehavioral Center and an Adjunct Professor at Northeastern Illinois University. Georgia has expertise in Executive Functions, Curriculum Design and Implementation, Social-Emotional Curriculum Development and is the developer of the Executive Functions Curriculum series.
Georgia earned a B.S. in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University and her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Social Justice from National-Louis University. She is state certified in Gifted Education and holds the Illinois School Certifications for Administration, Learning Disabilities, Speech and Language Pathology, and Gifted Education.
She has also completed research in school-related authentic measurements within an executive functions system and implementing an intervention-based, problem-solving model in a school program for flexible service delivery.
Dr. Michelle Gueguen
Social Studies Teacher
Science & Arts Academy
Part of the SAA community since 2007, Dr. Michelle Gueguen teaches Social Studies to 5th and 6th grade students, serves as an Advisor, and is Chair of the Social Studies Department. Dr. Gueguen earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and International Business and her Masters in French Language Learning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She began her career in education when she started teaching French at the university.
In 2007, Dr. Gueguen joined SAA as a French teacher. After her first semester teaching French, Dr. Gueguen began to teach Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies at SAA, as well as leading small groups as part of SAA’s commitment to differentiation in the lower school. Eventually she earned her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Loyola University Chicago and was a 2010 recipient of Loyola University's Teaching with Primary Sources program grant through the Library of Congress. Today Dr. Gueguen teaches Social Studies where her curriculum includes examination of current events, in addition to many creative projects. Her focus is on consistent, organic, student driven learning opportunities that are meaningful to each class of students.
Social Studies Teacher
Science & Arts Academy
Part of the SAA community since 2007, Dr. Michelle Gueguen teaches Social Studies to 5th and 6th grade students, serves as an Advisor, and is Chair of the Social Studies Department. Dr. Gueguen earned a Bachelor of Arts in French and International Business and her Masters in French Language Learning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She began her career in education when she started teaching French at the university.
In 2007, Dr. Gueguen joined SAA as a French teacher. After her first semester teaching French, Dr. Gueguen began to teach Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies at SAA, as well as leading small groups as part of SAA’s commitment to differentiation in the lower school. Eventually she earned her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Loyola University Chicago and was a 2010 recipient of Loyola University's Teaching with Primary Sources program grant through the Library of Congress. Today Dr. Gueguen teaches Social Studies where her curriculum includes examination of current events, in addition to many creative projects. Her focus is on consistent, organic, student driven learning opportunities that are meaningful to each class of students.
Event Hosts
Dr. Ama Thompson
Student Support Coordinator
Science & Arts Academy
Dr. Ama Thompson leads the Student Support Team that provides assistance to teachers and parents in order to meet the needs of SAA students, especially those with twice exceptionalities. Dr. Thompson has spent over 20 years in education and earned a B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders, a M.A. in Learning Disabilities and a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northwestern University. She is also a certified Learning Behavior Specialist.
At Science & Arts Academy, Dr. Thompson works in partnership with families to ensure clear understanding of students’ learning profiles. She collaborates with teachers and families regarding student needs and shares strategies to help maximize student potential. Dr. Thompson loves working with educators to expand and refine their teaching practices and knowledge of exceptional learners. Her focus is on what students and teachers need to succeed and grow. Dr. Thompson is also a member of the Committee for Inclusion and Access at SAA.
Student Support Coordinator
Science & Arts Academy
Dr. Ama Thompson leads the Student Support Team that provides assistance to teachers and parents in order to meet the needs of SAA students, especially those with twice exceptionalities. Dr. Thompson has spent over 20 years in education and earned a B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders, a M.A. in Learning Disabilities and a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Northwestern University. She is also a certified Learning Behavior Specialist.
At Science & Arts Academy, Dr. Thompson works in partnership with families to ensure clear understanding of students’ learning profiles. She collaborates with teachers and families regarding student needs and shares strategies to help maximize student potential. Dr. Thompson loves working with educators to expand and refine their teaching practices and knowledge of exceptional learners. Her focus is on what students and teachers need to succeed and grow. Dr. Thompson is also a member of the Committee for Inclusion and Access at SAA.
Mindy Hildebrandt
Director of Enrollment Management
Science & Arts Academy
As Director of Enrollment Management at SAA, Mindy brings over 15 years of experience in the field of education, serving as a teacher, principal, and school administrator within both public and independent schools.
Mindy taught kindergarten for five years in the western suburbs of Chicago after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Purdue University. Soon after earning a Master of Arts in School Leadership and Supervision from Concordia University, Mindy was appointed principal of a neighboring elementary school in her district. Leading her school for the next five years, Mindy oversaw the development of all curricular programs, monitored student growth, implemented interventions based upon individual needs, provided professional development for faculty/staff, and developed a positive, collaborative school culture. Her insight into the importance of differentiated instruction comes from extensive experience in monitoring student progress and collaboratively identifying interventions to support continued growth. This included leading RtI, IEP, and 504 educational teams to support the growth and progress of each individual student.
In 2014, Mindy brought her passion of working with children and families to Science & Arts Academy. As the Director of Enrollment Management, she works closely with families through all steps of the school search process. She regularly leads school tours, facilitates parent meetings, and provides a variety of opportunities for prospective students and families to learn more about the SAA community.
Director of Enrollment Management
Science & Arts Academy
As Director of Enrollment Management at SAA, Mindy brings over 15 years of experience in the field of education, serving as a teacher, principal, and school administrator within both public and independent schools.
Mindy taught kindergarten for five years in the western suburbs of Chicago after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Purdue University. Soon after earning a Master of Arts in School Leadership and Supervision from Concordia University, Mindy was appointed principal of a neighboring elementary school in her district. Leading her school for the next five years, Mindy oversaw the development of all curricular programs, monitored student growth, implemented interventions based upon individual needs, provided professional development for faculty/staff, and developed a positive, collaborative school culture. Her insight into the importance of differentiated instruction comes from extensive experience in monitoring student progress and collaboratively identifying interventions to support continued growth. This included leading RtI, IEP, and 504 educational teams to support the growth and progress of each individual student.
In 2014, Mindy brought her passion of working with children and families to Science & Arts Academy. As the Director of Enrollment Management, she works closely with families through all steps of the school search process. She regularly leads school tours, facilitates parent meetings, and provides a variety of opportunities for prospective students and families to learn more about the SAA community.
