Name: Beyond the Lesson Plan: The Power of Performance in Teaching
Start: 2026-07-01T09:10:00-0700
End: 2026-07-01T10:10:00-0700

Beyond the Lesson Plan: The Power of Performance in Teaching

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Wednesday July 1, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am PDT

Room 605 [IHS]

Limited Capacity full

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“Good teaching is ¼ preparation and ¾ pure theatre.” — Gail Godwin

Teaching isn’t just planning—it’s performance. Join us for a high-energy session where we will explore the “theatre” of teaching: presence, engagement, and connection. You’ll experiment, collaborate, and push beyond your comfort zone while discovering new ways to bring your classroom to life.
Come ready to move, reflect, and have fun!

Speakers

Karen Bastain

KHTR TOSA, Kern High School District

For 23 years I taught various levels of high school English, including general, college preparatory, and Advanced Placement courses. Since 2024, I've been a TOSA with the Kern High Teacher Residency Program and an Adjunct Lecturer at California State University, Bakersfield's Teacher... Read More →

Rachel Harless

KHTR TOSA, Kern High School District

I am an experienced High School Math Teacher with over 18 years of classroom teaching. Now, I am a Teacher on Special Assignment for the Kern High School District and a Lecturer in the Teacher Education Department at California State University, Bakersfield. I specialize in Classroom... Read More →

Wednesday July 1, 2026 9:10am - 10:10am PDT
Room 605 [IHS] 8001 Old River Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

9:10-10:10am

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