Harmony Academy is excited to present engaging, pop-up webinars designed to keep you balanced, energized, and inspired throughout this summer and into the new school year. Whether you’re traveling, working with youth, or simply relaxing, you’ll find both live and pre-recorded sessions to fit your schedule!

July 8, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT/ 12–3:00 p.m. EDT 

Harmony Academy and Mrs Wordsmith are teaming up to present a dynamic, virtual event on literacy and belonging. This pop-up webinar will deepen your approach to literacy instruction by exploring the connection between reading and relationships. Hear from educators and thought leaders, including:

• Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, Founder and CEO, Do Good Work Education Consulting
• Carol Jago, Associate Director, California Reading and Literature Project, UCLA 

• Dr. Nick Yoder, Associate Vice President, Harmony Academy at National University 
• Claudine James, award-winning ELA teacher and Tik Tok influencer
• Brandon Cardet-Hernandez, President, Mrs Wordsmith

You’ll walk away with:

• Tools to integrate healthy learning practices into literacy instruction
• Research-based strategies to foster strong, classroom relationships
• Playful techniques that make reading more meaningful and engaging