1. Educating Our Youth Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
Presentation prepared especially for
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret)
Consuelo Castillo
Kickbusch

2. Annual Cost of Youth Incarceration VS. Other Youth Investments

3. If you really knew me…

4. Mrs. Consuelo & Mr. Pedro Castillo

5. To belong To be understood To live with structure To live comfortably
WHAT ARE THE FIVE MOST FREQUENT RESPONSES YOUTH GIVE WHEN ASKED, “WHAT DO YOU WANT MOST IN LIFE?”
To belong
To be understood
To live with structure
To live comfortably
To be loved

6. What do we want from our young people? Graduate Care
Make wise decisions
Graduate
Care
Develop good character
Become independent
Have a vision
Have a plan
Set Goals

7. What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?
“How effectively we manage ourselves and our relationships with others.” - Daniel Goleman

8. A student’s emotional state impacts their cognitive ability.
True or False?
A student’s emotional state impacts their cognitive ability.

9. TRUE!!!
When we are emotionally distracted it is difficult to be intellectually present.

10. Why does EQ Matter?
EQ is more than twice as predictive of who the top performers will be than IQ. - Daniel Goleman

11. HOW CAN WE BEST HELP A STUDENT THAT IS…
Struggling 1. What do you know about the student’s background? 2. Would a home visit help? 3. If the student is journaling, what can you learn from the student’s writing?
Inattentive 1. Can student read the board? 2. Is the student an older sibling, and this serve at the surrogate parent? 3. Does the student work after school? 4. Could language be an issue?
Disruptive 1. Is student involved in school? 2. Again, what is the home environment like? 3. Who does the student associate within and outside of school?

12. Reflection
How often do you use the classroom as a space for wisdom and relevance?
How well do your students know you?
Do you have an atmosphere that is supportive of feedback?

13. Where can schools begin?
With a Mission Statement:
…differentiated curriculum and events that expand the student’s knowledge, grow critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and develop self-directed 21st Century leaders…
Hertford County Public Schools
Winton, NC

14. Thank you
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret)
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch