Creating Environments Where All Children Feel They Belong

with Kellina Powell, an international speaker, mental health advocate, 4-time Amazon best-selling author, and Deaf coach who empowers young adults and organizations to understand deaf experiences with compassion and clarity.

Here's what we'll explore together:

• • Why Belonging Matters More Than Inclusion: Discover the critical difference between being allowed in a space versus having that space designed for your success.
• • The Hidden Barriers: Learn to identify invisible obstacles – from sensory challenges to unspoken social rules – that prevent children from feeling safe and engaged.
• • Environmental Strategies for Ages 1–3 and 3–6: Practical, age-appropriate approaches to create spaces where every developmental stage and learning style thrives.
• • Language That Builds Connection: Simple phrases and responses that help children know they're valued, not despite their differences, but because of them.
• • Responding When Children Say Hurtful Things: Transform challenging moments into teaching opportunities that build empathy and understanding.