ASB was proud to welcome more than 150 international educators to campus for this year’s Erin Kent Consulting (EKC) Literacy & Wellness Conference.
The gathering brought together thought leaders in literacy, neuroscience, and wellbeing to explore how emerging research is reshaping the ways schools support both student learning and educator wellness.
Keynote speaker and renowned author Ms. Jennifer Serravallo shared evidence-based practices aligned with the latest shifts in the science of reading and writing, highlighting how explicit, engaging instruction paired with strategic scaffolds helps all students access rigorous texts and deep thinking. On Friday, Ms. Serravallo also spent time in ASB’s Grade 4 and Grade 5 classrooms, working directly with teachers and students to model these practices in real learning environments.
In addition to international presenters, several ASB faculty members gave presentations. Ms. Tanya Knight, Ms. Ana Cabanzón Salmón, Dr. Johanna Cena, and Ms. Samantha McGuinness were invited to share their expertise on literacy, creativity, translanguaging systems, and wellness. Sessions included topics such as supporting student and educator wellbeing, designing learning environments that reduce cognitive load, and fostering belonging as a foundation for academic growth.
This conference underscores ASB’s strong global connections and our ongoing commitment to bringing the very best research-aligned practices and professional learning opportunities to our teachers—and ultimately, to our students.