BLEND Dinner
Thursday, September 15, 5:30-7 p.m.
A shared meal will be provided and students will participate in a collaborative art project led by Precita Eyes Muralists.
SPEAK: Kelly Corrigan-Three Tales of Parenthood
Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
You are invited to hear Kelly Corrigan speak about “Three Tales Of Parenthood”, a humorous yet insightful account of her personal journey of parenting children through elementary, high school, and now college. Kelly has written four New York Times bestselling memoirs in the last decade, earning her the title of “The Poet Laureate of the Ordinary” from the Huffington Post and the “Voice of a Generation” from O Magazine. She is also the host of the highly popular podcast, Kelly Corrigan Wonders as well as the PBS hit show “Tell Me More” where she has interviewed some of the top change-makers in the world such as Jennifer Garner and Steve Kerr.
A Conversation with Dolores Huerta
Founder & President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation
Wednesday, October 12, 5:30-7 p.m.
We are delighted to welcome Dolores Huerta, Founder & President of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. She co-founded the United Farm Workers of America with Cesar Chavez.
This special event is open to Burke's students, although it is recommended for students in fourth grade and up. All Burke's parents/guardians, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
Empowering Our Daughters & Safety Skill Training with Kidpower
November 2 (12 p.m. on Zoom) for Lower School parents
November 7 (12 p.m. on Zoom) for Upper School Parents
These events will NOT be recorded. Registration links will be available in Tuesday Notes.
SPEAK: "Action Matter: Combating Harassment in Our Community, Hosted by Right To Be."
Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 7-8.15 p.m., via Zoom
SPEAK will partner with Right To Be, a global leader in the movement to end harassment, to provide a customized interactive virtual training session on how to respond to and intervene when we see harassment on the streets. The training will help us learn about the harassment that may exist around us and, by addressing real-life scenarios, will provide us with a toolbox of techniques to feel prepared the next time we witness harassment.
SYMPOSIUM
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 5-6:30 p.m., Burke's Gymnasium
Lauren Lowe, Psy.D. M.S. is a licensed clinical psychologist and a sports psychologist. Her clients have included professional athletes in addition to elite athletes competing in soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, swimming, ice skating, etc. As a former Division I athlete, Dr. Lowe understands both personally and professionally the unique needs of athletes and those who care about them.
Dr. Lowe has developed an integrated sports psychology program at both Fresno City College and University of San Francisco. Each program supports young athletes, coaches and staff through specialized treatment aimed at decreasing stigma surrounding mental health, building individual and team confidence, and achieving peak performance through mental skill building. She is currently the CEO of Align Sports and Performance Psychology, PC, a boutique private practice in San Francisco specializing in treating athletes and top performers.
Dr. Lowe will speak about how important it is to encourage girls to actively participate in sports in a healthy and sustainable way that helps build their self-esteem.