January 15, 2025 3:20 a.m.

Thrive Umpqua will hold an Education Wellness Summit on Saturday, January 25th.

A release said the transformative event is dedicated to empowering educators, early learning professionals and youth-serving organizations to foster a culture of health and well-being in Douglas County.

The summit will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Wildlife Safari’s Cheryl Ford Center. This year’s theme is “People, Passion, Purpose” and underscores the vital role educators play in shaping healthier communities and emphasizes the importance of well-being in educational spaces.
Highlights of the Education Wellness Summit will include:

*A keynote presentation titled, “You Deserve Care Too”, by Dr. Shauna Tomiey, author of Creating Compassionate Kids
*Opportunities to network with like-minded professionals, rejuvenate, and reignite passion for fostering wellness in classrooms, early learning centers and youth programs.
*A catered lunch and light refreshments throughout the day

Thrive Umpqua Executive Director Jess Hand said, “Educators play a vital role in shaping the health and well-being of future generations”. Hand said, “The Education Wellness Summit is our way of giving back, creating a space for connection, inspiration, and tangible tools to support educators in their work and personal well-being”.

Registration is still open, but spots are limited. For more information contact: hannah@thriveumpqua.com