
January 15, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cultivating Flourishing Leadership in Schools
Event Details
Wellbeing in schools matters—for teachers, administrators, students, district staff, trustees, and all members of the school community.
Join Dr. Sabre Cherkowski for an experiential session designed for those committed to meaningful, sustainable personal and professional growth. Drawing on her extensive research into flourishing in schools, Dr. Cherkowski will guide participants through a dynamic exploration of what it means to craft your work for wellbeing.
The session begins with an overview of the research on flourishing in schools, followed by an interactive inquiry process using the Flourishing Inquiry Framework. Participants will engage in reflective and collaborative activities to design personalized wellbeing plans that align with their leadership values and school contexts.
This session is ideal for educators and leaders who want to lead with intention, build resilience, and create conditions where both staff and students can thrive. Attendees will leave with practical tools, renewed inspiration, and a roadmap for embedding wellbeing into their daily practice.
About the Presenter
Dr. Sabre Cherkowski is a Professor in the Okanagan School of Education at UBC Okanagan. Her research focuses on leadership, professional learning and development, educator wellbeing, learning communities, and school organization. She currently holds a Tier 1 Principals’ Research Chair at UBC Okanagan. Dr. Cherkowski’s work explores how leadership can foster a culture of flourishing in schools, emphasizing strengths and positive outlooks to cultivate conditions for all members of the community to thrive.
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Cost:
- $200 per person (includes a light dinner)
- Groups of 4 or more: $175 per person
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