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    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