Join us for a sp ecial discussion with Dr. Haidi Yao. The workshop will focus on helping hi gh school students develop strong learning habits\, make informed choices\ , and prepare for university and beyond.
\nDiscussion topics include :
\nDr. Yao's experience as an education scholar and author \;
Dr. Zhaoling (Heidi) Yao\, PhD is an educator and the fo under of DeRin Education and AboutRead.com. A graduate of the University o f Waterloo\, she has more than 20 years of experience in education. Throug h her work with children and families\, as well as one-on-one educational consulting\, she has gained a deep understanding of the challenges familie s face as children grow\, learn\, and prepare for their future.
\nHe idi believes that every child has their own strengths and dreams\, and tha t parents and educators can play an important role by providing guidance\, encouragement\, and support. She is a strong advocate for reading and its role in helping children develop concentration\, vocabulary\, critical th inking\, empathy\, and a lifelong interest in learning.
\nShe is als o the author of Little Dog\, Big Wisdom\, a parenting book inspired by her life with her dog\, Oreo. Through everyday stories\, the book explores pa renting\, responsibility\, emotional well-being\, resilience\, and the imp ortance of understanding and companionship.
\nBeyond education\, Hei di is a dedicated half-marathon runner and believes that sports can help y oung people develop discipline\, perseverance\, teamwork\, and confidence. She enjoys sharing practical ideas and experiences with students\, parent s\, and the broader community\, and has delivered educational talks and pr esentations on a variety of topics. She is passionate about helping young people build strong learning habits\, make thoughtful choices\, and prepar e for university and life beyond high school.
\nAccessibilit y Accommodations: We strive to make our programs welcoming and ac cessible for everyone. If you have any accessibility needs\, accommodation requests\, or questions about participating\, please contact us at wplprogramming@wpl.ca and we'll do ou r best to support you.
\nPhotography Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event and m ay be broadcast\, reproduced\, and/or made available in print or online. F or individual or small group photos\, staff will make attendees aware of t heir presence and will ask permission before taking photos. \;
\nFor larger public events\, please note that by attending\, you are consen ting to the use of your appearance\, image\, and voice in print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use on ly. Please speak to library staff at the event if you&rsquo\;d like to be excluded from any photo/video. \;
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