UA| Educational Kinship ~ Charting the Course [Session 1] : A Wellness Series for Educational Professionals
Charting the Course Session 1
Collective Care for Changemakers, a retreat for educational professionalsJoin us for a full-day immersive retreat designed to help educational professionals pause, recharge, and set intentions. This gathering creates space for healing, reflection, and renewal. Through guided wellness practices, collaborative conversations, and strategies for balance, you’ll leave with tools to care for yourself and your community while cultivating resilience and creativity in your practice.
Set along the beautiful waterfront at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey, this retreat offers a one-of-a-kind experience, complete with a catered lunch, meaningful connection in a peaceful nature-filled indoor/outdoor setting, and an unforgettable closing celebration aboard the 43-foot' vintage Humble Yacht. Our session participants will conclude the retreat with a 90-minute Marina del Rey Cruise, celebrating community, creativity, and a restorative commitment to the shared work of building spaces where care and belonging thrive.
Retreat Session Details
Location: The Community Room at Burton Chase Park
Marina del Rey, CA
Date: November 14th, 2025
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Space is limited – Reserve your spot today!
Charting the Course Session Schedule Overview:
9:00 AM || Opening
9:30 AM || Session 1
10:45 AM || Session 2
11:45 AM || Lunch
12:30 PM || Center
1:30 PM || Deisng Thinking
1:45 PM || The Humble Yacht
2:00 PM || Shipmates
3:45 PM || Closing
Featured Session Presenters
Tammy Abrahem
Tammy Abrahem is an educator and community leader dedicated to progressive education and social justice. She holds a B.A. in History from Rutgers University, dual master’s degrees in Middle Eastern Studies and Political Science from The American University in Cairo, and an M.A. in Education from Hunter College. While in Cairo, Tammy worked with the United Nations–affiliated International Organization for Migration, assisting Iraqi refugees displaced during the Iraq War.
Tammy has taught at leading independent schools in New York and Los Angeles, and currently serves as a 5th-grade teacher and DEI School Coordinator at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences. Tammy also serves on the board of Unexpected Artistry, a nonprofit using the arts for social justice education, and is the founder of Paint for Peace, an initiative that combines Arabic calligraphy with advocacy for global humanitarian issues.
Sarah Eleid
Sarah Eleid is an upper school science teacher and DEI coordinator at Crossroads School in Santa Monica. With a strong commitment to liberatory educational practices, Sarah works to foster equity and inclusion both in and beyond the classroom. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and earned her Master’s in Emancipatory Educational Leadership from San Jose State University. Sarah’s work is guided by a passion for social justice, blending her scientific expertise with a dedication to creating transformative educational spaces.
Hosted by
Anthony Gaskins
Unexpected Artistry founder, Anthony Gaskins, is an award-winning creative and educational leader who will MC the retreat session with purpose, originality, humor, and music.
Developed through the Education Kindship, created to empower educators and promote collaboration between community members seeking solutions to systemic educational inequities using scholarship and actionable research.
Brought to you by Unexpected Artistry
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