Voices of Heritage: Teaching Black History Through Culturally Affirming Books
Presented by McKenzie’s Adventures in partnership with Hacienda La Puente USD Intersectional Ethnic Studies Department, this workshop is designed for educators who are passionate about honoring and celebrating Black excellence, culture, and heritage. Together, we’ll explore strategies to integrate culturally affirming literature into your curriculum in a meaningful and respectful way.
⭐️Grades K-5:
✔️Book Exploration Stations
✔️Interactive Read-Aloud with Novel Effect Soundscapes
⭐️Grades 6-12:
✔️Group Discussions and Case Studies
✔️Lesson Plan Development
Spring CUE 2025 Closing Keynote
Exciting News!
Yaritza Villalba will be the Closing Keynote Speaker at this year's Spring CUE 2025! Join us as Yaritza delves into the multifaceted nature of learning and the essential journey of self-discovery that every educator must undertake. We'll explore the principles of culturally responsive sustaining education and equity, and how they foster critical thinking and creativity in our classrooms. Don't miss this inspiring and transformative session!
Global Hour of Code
Thank you for your interest in having your students participate in the Global Hour of Code presented by McKenzie's Adventures in partnership with Flip Learn Kids (Nigeria) and Coding with Culture. This opportunity is open to all PreK-12 students around the world. Please note that this is an interest form. We will use the information you provide below to share updates and joining details as we approach June 2025. To ensure you receive all correspondence, please add our contact email to your address book.
Expected Launch: August 2025
Event Offering: In person (Nigeria), Virtual Synchronous, Asynchronous
Contact Email: MCKENZIESADVENTURES@GMAIL.COM
IDTALK4ED LIVE Podcast Interview
Yaritza Villalba joins IDTALK4ED LIVE with host Kwame Sarfo-Mensah for a conversation you wont want to miss!
If you are interested in a conversation on identity, education, culturally responsive teaching, and embracing who you are, this is a segment just for YOU!
O'Dea IST Conference 2025
Empower, Innovate, Transform: Leveraging Technology for Global Justice and Social Change in Underserved Communities through Inclusive Educational Tools.
Join us for "Empower, Innovate, transform: Leveraging Technology for Global Justice and Social Change in Underserved Communities through Inclusive Educational Tools. This workshop will explore how global collaboration and EdTech tools can connect students worldwide, teaching them about culture, digital citizenship, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Participants will learn practical strategies to enhance students' future-ready skills, computational thinking and digital fluency, using inclusive tools that cater to diverse learners. This session is a call to action for educators, policymakers, and community leaders to harness technology for social change and justice in underserved communities.
Social Media Mastery: Amplifying Your Brand’s Voice
Attention all Black Women Education Leaders (BWEL)!
Get ready for an exciting session with Yaritza Villalba on social media mastery and amplifying your brand's voice, brought to you by the Sisters of BWEL. Dive into dynamic social media marketing tips, engaging activities to showcase your true self, and strategies for setting measurable marketing goals. This is a virtual event you absolutely can't miss! If you've been thinking about how to amplify your business, school/district, or your work via social media but don't know where to start, this is the perfect opportunity. Join us and elevate your brand to new heights!
Parents As Partners in Progress
🎉 Attention Uniondale Union Free School District families!
Mark your calendars for January 11th and get ready for an exciting Parent Academy with our amazing CEO & Founder, Yaritza Villalba! This session of the Parents as Partners in Progress series is packed with fun and learning. Dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence and discover how it can transform your daily life and workplace. Plus, you'll get hands-on with coding basics and use Microsoft Designer to create stunning cultural illustrations. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn and grow together!
#UMustLearn Radio Show
Join us on the #UMustLearn Radio Show as we welcome Yaritza Villalba, CEO and Founder of McKenzie's Adventures. She'll discuss how she's using technology to foster global collaborations across six continents. Tune in to discover how you can bring these digital citizenship and culturally responsive opportunities to your schools and districts.