In our last episode of 2022, we speak with two members of the OEA Trauma Cadre, which was created to provide free strategies-rich, trauma-informed presentations to Oklahoma educators. While many Oklahoma educators have attended professional development on the theory of trauma exposure and how it impacts children, OEA’s cadre presentations focus on in-the moment and curricular strategies. Emerging scientific findings and theory are also discussed but are linked to practical strategies.

All eight cadre members are Oklahoma educators with varied certifications and advanced degrees who are exemplary educators in their subject areas and school districts and deeply familiar with Oklahoma student demographics. We spoke to two members of the cadre, Amy Castro Braun (principal of Sky Ranch Elementary in Moore) and Cheryl Card (Nicoma Park Intermediate school counselor), about this exciting new opportunity for Oklahoma educators. You can sign up to attend a training, request the cadre come to your school, or find out more information at okea.org/trauma.