The Liber Institute: Story-Centered Consultancy Protocol
About This Session
Thursday, November 16
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Room: Prairie C
Description
Discover the transformative power of narrative-driven problem-solving in the immersive workshop, "The Liber Institute Story-Centered Consultancy Protocol," This dynamic 75-minute session is designed exclusively for K-12 school and system leaders, inviting participants to unlock innovative approaches to addressing challenges within their classrooms and schools. By integrating storytelling, values-alignment, and relationship-building, participants will embark on a journey that revolutionizes how dilemmas are perceived and solutions are generated.
During this engaging workshop, participants will be guided through a step-by-step protocol that encourages educators to infuse their challenges with captivating narratives. In just 75 minutes, participants will learn to craft stories that encapsulate the heart of their dilemmas while considering the emotional impact and key relationships involved. With the guidance of The Liber Institute's expert facilitators, attendees will delve into clarifying the story, refining it through curiosity-driven questions, and engaging in profound discussions that illuminate assumptions and values. By placing the emphasis on emotional resonance and relational authenticity, this protocol empowers educators to design actionable solutions that truly resonate.
Join us in exploring how narrative-driven consultancy can reshape the educational landscape. As the stories unfold, participants will witness the magic of transforming problems into opportunities for growth, connection, and impactful change. The workshop's culmination will empower attendees to embrace actionable solutions that are values-aligned, relationship-centered, and poised to make a lasting impact.
Session Presenter(s)
Tara Seibel
Program Design
Program Design
Tara comes to The Liber Institute after working alongside The Ministry of Education in Nicaragua, Sinte Gleska University, Teach For America, and Design for Change to capture and support youth-led innovation and responsive instruction. Now at The Liber Institute, she has the opportunity to elevate youth and community voice and promote agency through liberatory design processes - towards learning experiences for Indigenous education leaders.
“I envision a world where we are all - collectively - spiritually, emotionally, and physically free. I believe in the power of community-based leadership, elder and land pedagogy. And I commit to innovating and co-creating a future that honors the dignity of all relatives.”
Tara lives and learns on Sicangu Lakota land on the Rosebud Reservation with her family - tending to chickens, picking tomatoes, and training to be a doula.
RoseMary Clairmont
Partnership & Outreach
Partnership & Outreach
Professionally, RoseMary is an educator and Indian Education equity advocate with 16 years of K-12 teaching and administration experience. Her responsibilities include supporting local area schools, supporting the tribal education code, and leading a task force on education with local area partners. She is completing research in a doctoral program. One space of interest is the affinity space she hopes to build up for Indigenous educators.
"I love the work I do to build better experiences for our Native students. My previous experiences have led me to my current work of support and advocacy. partnership, and collectivism to attain impact for education that is reflective in a good way of our Indigenous children”
RoseMary Clairmont (Wo ihan ble ito kab mani win) has two beautiful Lakota girls, ages 12 and 14, and is a pack leader to 3 dogs. She loves yoga, mud runs, and hiking. As a family, RoseMary and her daughters enjoy traveling, fishing, camping, and binge-watching K-dramas.