Ineda “Corrien” Elmore-Stratton | professional development speaker

Topic: "Pressure to Change Your School: Coping with Burnout and Fatigue" | Faculty and Staff Professional Development

Description: Corrien dove into an exhilarating educational leadership workshop that focused on coping with burnout and fatigue amidst the pressure to change your school. Key points included exploring effective strategies for managing others, especially as a teacher and DEI leader in an ever-evolving educational landscape. We learned when it's okay to say no and prioritize your well-being to thrive and lead purposefully. This workshop provided practical solutions to tackle these challenges head-on and empowered us with the tools to navigate the demands of educational leadership with enthusiasm and resilience. We were inspired and now equipped to make a positive impact in our school communities!

Speaker Bio: Ineda “Corrien” Elmore-Stratton is a champion of positive youth development and an expert leader trainer whose passion for youth development and community engagement drives her to create opportunities for young leaders to learn, grow, and thrive. A graduate of Rutgers University, from which she earned both a Bachelors of Arts in Communications and a Masters of Public Administration, Mrs. Elmore-Stratton has worked in various YMCA organizations since 2010. From 2018-2022, Corrien served as the Executive Director of Teen Leadership for the 7th largest YMCA in the country, managing and operating programs for over 4,000 students across the Greater Philadelphia region. 

Mrs. Elmore-Stratton also possesses more than 17 years of experience with boards and committees as she has built her career in the non-profit sector in the area of Youth Development. She is a member of the Cherry Hill African American Civic Association where she has worked consistently on strengthening the partnership and collaboration between the African American Community and the Township. Since January of 2021, Mrs. Elmore-Stratton has also served on the Cherry Hill School Board, and during her tenure on the Board she was instrumental in the school district’s 2021 decision to mandate African American history as a high school graduation requirement, becoming the first district in the state of New Jersey to do so.