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    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
    4) EMPOWERING MINDS & VALUES
    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
    How Poverty ghj_amp Early Experience Affect Learning
    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
    Autistic Minds with Talents
    Held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, VA
    April 07-09, 2017