This is a collaboratively developed session between foster parent and foster child as a deeply personal exploration of how the foster care system and trauma shape student behavior. This session bridges the gap between behavioral concerns and lived experience, offering participants a rare 'behind-the-scenes' look at the challenges and triumphs of foster youth. Attendees will walk away with a toolkit of empathetic, classroom-ready strategies designed to build resilience and foster meaningful connections with their most vulnerable students.
Bre McGranahan, a 2024 Kansas Master Teacher, is an elementary behavior coach with ten years of experience in both general and special education. Her expertise is shaped by a decade in the classroom and a personal commitment to foster care advocacy. By blending professional behavioral... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT Room 310
