As Dr. Rios reflects on his own experience, he explains that he had someone believe in him so much, that they tricked him into believing in himself. That is our mission at Wahupa, and we are honored to have Dr. Rios standing by our side, believing in all of our students, so much so that they have no choice but to believe in themselves.Thank you, Dr. Rios for taking the time to use your knowledge and passion to better the lives of our students
Dr. Victor Rios
Award-Winning Educator, Author of Six Books, Subject of "The Pushouts" Documentary.
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Dr. Victor Rios
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Dr. Victor Rios
Featured Keynote Programs
Educator Projected Self-Actualization in the Modern Classroom
Join Dr. Rios as he presents deeper insights from his research on the impact of cultural responsiveness, emotional support, and resilience on the learning process in higher education. This talk provides the audience with an overall picture of the importance of emotional support in the lives of disproportionately impacted or marginalized students and demonstrates practical strategies for working with students that have been left behind. Dr. Rios will introduce his concept of Educator Projected Self-Actualization and will provide examples of how to apply it in the school community. He will allow time for Q & A from the audience on how his research can provide insight to specific challenges faced by educators in the schools they work in.
Building Empathic Communities Through Emotion-Informed Approaches in Educational Leadership
Behind students who overcome adversity to successfully navigate the higher education pipeline, you’ll often find the actions of an emotionally relevant educator. In this session, Victor Rios will draw on his research and experience to emphasize the importance of emotional support from educators in the lives of marginalized students and discuss how education leaders can train teachers to play a powerful role in guiding students that have been left behind. Learn about the concept of Educator Projected Self-Actualization and how to use it to improve student outcomes and leave with examples of practical strategies that work in helping at-promise students succeed.
Dr. Rios has conducted keynote presentations with community college faculty and staff at over thirty California, Texas, and Nevada community colleges. He recently keynoted the California Community League of California CEO Symposium with over eighty Presidents and administrators in attendance.
Virtual Presentation
Dr. Rios has developed webinars for students, parents, and teachers. The Educational Trinity Series: Students, Parents, and Teachers. Each Webinar is intended for each of these stakeholders. The Student Webinar is intended to motivate and inspire our at-promise students. The Parent Webinar, “Strategies for Supporting your Children during covid-19 ” keeps parents hopes up and provides specific ideas for negotiating with their children during these difficult times (available in Spanish).
Reaching At-Promise Students through Emotional Support During the Remote Learning Revolution
A webinar for educators that provides strategies for continuing to support our most vulnerable students during these difficult times I am happy to provide this Webinar to your educators and then host virtual office hours after to discuss their individual questions in a one-on-one setting.
My School Believes in Me: Culturally Responsive Approaches for Reaching Students Through Remote Remote Teaching and Remote Counseling:
In this Webinar Dr. Rios will discuss culturally responsive strategies for providing guidance, counseling, and support for students. Dr. Rios will share his research findings from a research project with 1879 high school students. He will discuss student perceptions of counselors and teachers who are successful at inspiring and motivating them. A veteran LCSW joins Dr. Rios the call to discuss strategies for connecting with students in a culturally responsive manner. Special guest, former NFL Football player, Love Jefferson will join as well to discuss EQ (emotional quotient) activities to conduct with students to break the ice created by virtual communication.
The Anti-Racist Educator: Engaging with Students through an Equity and Justice Framework:
In recent months, young people all over the world have erupted in protest over the killing of unarmed Black civilians by police. Should educators ignore these protests and calls for anti-racism? How can educators have genuine conversations with their students about these important issues and other issues related to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? Dr. Rios provides educators practical strategies for being reflexive about anti-racism and for having courageous conversations with their students and their colleagues.
College Workshops
Presentations to faculty and students on social justice, multiculturalism, and diversity in higher education.
Dr. Rios presents to college students and educators on social justice, multiculturalism, graduate school, and diversity in higher education.
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Dr. Rios works with students to address some of the toughest social issues. One project Dr. Rios’s students have worked on is Toxic Masculinity.