Speaker Profile

Kathryn R. Wentzel, PhD

Professor of Human Development, Emerita, University of Maryland; Editor, Educational Psychologist; Author, Social and Emotional Learning (2025), Motivating Students to Learn (2020, 4th Edition); Co-Author, “Peer and Teacher Supports in Relation to Motivation and Effort: A Multi-level Study” (2017, Contemporary Educational Psychology), Handbook of Motivation at School (2016, 2nd edition), and Social Influences on Social-Emotional, Motivation, and Cognitive Outcomes in School Contexts (2016)

Kathryn R.Wentzel, PhD

Upcoming Talks

Teaching Social Brains
Applying Brain Science to Improve Social Skills, Belonging, Behavior, Regulation, and Learning
The Fairmont Atop Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
February 12-14, 2027

Past Talks

Teaching Struggling Brains
Improving Mental Health, Focus, Motivation, and Learning in a Distressed, Digital Generation
The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA or Virtually via Zoom
November 18-20, 2022
Positive, Resilient Minds
The Science of Promoting Student Grit, Gratitude, and School Success
Held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, VA
April 07-09, 2017