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2026 ACSA Women in School Leadership Forum
Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Women in school leadership face a unique double burden of navigating systemic gender gaps while managing the high-stakes emotional labor of their communities. Resonant Resilience reframes wellness from a luxury to a strategic leadership imperative. This workshop moves beyond theoretical balance to provide practical, somatic tools for sustainable energy and mental clarity.

Participants will engage in a Resilience Audit to identify burnout triggers and explore work-life integration strategies tailored for high-responsibility roles. This session incorporates experiential nervous system regulation. Leaders will participate in a guided seated breathwork sequence designed to lower cortisol and a brief sound therapy immersion using a quartz crystal bowl. This sound experience facilitates deep cellular relaxation and mental reset, demonstrating how leaders can use sensory tools to maintain composure in high-pressure environments. By the end of the session, attendees will shift from the cycle of exhaustion to a state of empowered, wellness-centered leadership.

Key Takeaways:
  1. The Somatic Reset: Breathwork and sound-centering technique to regulate the nervous system during high-stress days.
  2. Integration Over Balance: Develop a tools that set sustainable boundaries while meeting varying demands.
  3. Modeling Wellness: Acquire actionable habits to lead a wellness-centered culture that improves staff retention and collective resilience.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Katarina Roy Schanz

Dr. Katarina Roy Schanz

Director, Wellness and Engagement, Riverside USD
As the Director of Wellness and Engagement for Riverside Unified School District, Dr. Katarina Roy Schanz champions the well-being of every student and employee. Her dedication is deeply rooted in her front-line experience in various classified support positions and as a school counselor... Read More →
Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
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