Keynote Speaker and Presenter
Christopher D. Connors is an expert on helping leaders, employees and students use emotional intelligence to further their development. His bestselling book, Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader, is ranked #1 by Book Authority on its "The Best Emotional Intelligence Books of All Time" list.
Christopher is the author of three books, and his video-based course, Leading with Emotional Intelligence, is one of the top leadership courses on LinkedIn Learning. Christopher has provided keynotes and consulting engagements for schools such as Bullis, Hargrave Military Academy, St. Paul's, Porter Gaud, Cannon School, Philip Simmons, and corporate clients such as William Morris Endeavor (WME), Northrop Grumman, McKesson, Apple, U.S. Army, Merrill Lynch, GitLab, Google and many more.
Christopher is happily married to his lovely southern belle CEO wife and is the proud father of three rambunctious sports-loving boys. He lives in Mount Pleasant, SC. Check out more on his website: https://chrisdconnors.com
Join us for a day focused on student mental health, social-emotional learning, and well-being. The Summit will begin with an inspiring keynote focused on the importance of prioritizing mental health and well-being for every student, followed by four 50-minute sessions exploring practical strategies and timely topics that educators can bring back to their schools.
Hosted at White’s of Westport in beautiful Westport, Massachusetts, the Summit is designed to be a day of learning, connection, and reflection. You’ll leave with new ideas, practical strategies, and renewed energy to support the well-being of your students and school community.
Early Bird Registration: $250 per individual through October 15, 2026. After October 15, registration is $295 per individual. Each participant must complete their own registration; group registrations are not available through the registration form.
School districts sending more than five educators will receive a 10% discount on registration fees. Payment may be made by credit card, debit card, or purchase order. For district groups, please have each educator complete the individual registration form.
If your school district is sending more than 5 educators, STOP HERE and email info@riversidelearning.net so we can process your discount.
Based in Somerset, Massachusetts, Riverside Learning is an educational services and consulting organization dedicated to strengthening professional practice, student outcomes, and access for educators and schools.
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