During this free webinar, you’ll learn:
- Why family engagement cools before the holidays, and how to get ahead of it
- A pre- and post-holiday newsletter plan you can adapt for your district
- How to use ready-made holiday templates for the district, school, and classroom

Meet the Speakers
Wendy Raby
Wendy Raby is the Instructional Technology Specialist for Lafayette County School District in Oxford, Mississippi. With more than two decades in education, including experience as a computer teacher and STEAM coach, she brings a classroom perspective to her district role. Wendy also serves as the district’s SAM Coordinator/MSIS Secondary and coaches Lafayette volleyball.
Dr. Kara Stern
Dr. Kara Stern has seen school from just about every angle: high school English teacher, middle school principal, fellowship director for math and science teachers across New York City, and head of school at a rural N-12 school. That breadth is what she brings to her work at Smore, where she writes, speaks, and challenges educators to build the kinds of school communities where every student thrives. She holds a Master’s in Education Leadership from Teachers College and a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning from NYU.