Parenting Reimagined: AI, Social Media &
Mental Wellness
A Partnership Between Northville Educational Foundation and Northville Public Schools
When: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Northville High School
Cost: Free and open to all community members and beyond!
Join us for Parenting Reimagined: AI, Social Media & Mental Wellness, an insightful event designed to equip parents and caregivers with the latest tools and strategies to navigate today’s parenting challenges. This event is a partnership between the Northville Educational Foundation and Northville Public Schools, offering an opportunity to learn about parenting in the digital age while supporting mental wellness and communication within families.
What to Expect:
Three Inspiring TED Talks
Katey McPherson, Bark Technologies, Inc. – It Starts With Us: Parenting in a Tech World
Aaron Baughman, Michigan Virtual – AI as Your Ally: Supporting Your Child’s Success in Northville Schools
Kerry Biskelonis, Reset Brain and Body – Level Up: Unlocking the Holistic Pillars of Mental Health in a Digitally-Driven World
Engaging Workshops
Dive into a variety of essential topics, such as parenting techniques, communication skills, mental health, and more, all led by local experts.
Wellness Fair
Explore a range of wellness resources, products, and services aimed at promoting family well-being..
Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow parents, caregivers, and professionals to build a supportive community and share experiences.
No registration required – Just show up and enjoy the event! We look forward to seeing you there and coming together to learn, grow, and empower one another in our parenting journeys.
Parent Camp Schedule:
8:30 AM: Check-in
9:00 - 10:00 AM: Welcome & TED Talks – Kick off with powerful presentations
10:00 AM: Wellness Fair Opens – Explore health-focused resources and vendors
10:30 - 11:00 AM: Breakout Session 1
11:00 - 11:15 AM: Break/Transition – Take a break and connect with others
11:15 - 11:45 AM: Breakout Session 2
12:30 PM: Wellness Fair Closes – Wrap up your morning with valuable insights
Join us for a morning focused on wellness, learning, and inspiration!
Meet Our TED Talk Speakers!
Katey McPherson, Director of Community Partnerships - Bark Technologies, Inc.
Katey brings experience in school leadership, prevention, and organizational change with 25 years as a secondary school teacher, guidance counselor, and K-12 school administrator.
Katey has worked diligently on several youth mental health initiatives and has assisted in passing 3 key pieces of suicide prevention and school safety legislation. Katey delivers professional development to learning communities with a focus on creating adaptive coping skills and resiliency and regularly speaks to students to increase their awareness and education in digital citizenship/social media responsibility.
Katey currently serves as the Director of Community Partnerships for Bark Technologies, Inc., an artificial intelligence app that protects over 7 million children while they play and learn online.
Aaron Baughman, AI Strategist - Michigan Virtual
Aaron serves as an AI Strategist on loan from Northville Public Schools, bringing years of experience as a district leader dedicated to enhancing education through innovation. With a focus on using artificial intelligence to empower teachers, improve learning experiences for students, and support the uniquely human aspects of teaching, Aaron is passionate about preparing schools for the future. As the former Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services for Northville Schools, Aaron has led initiatives to improve instructional practices, ensure academic excellence, and integrate emerging technologies in classrooms.
In addition to his professional expertise, Aaron is a proud husband and father, deeply invested in supporting both educators and families in creating meaningful learning opportunities for all students.
Kerry Biskelonis, LPC, RYT, Founder & Clinical Director - Reset Brain and Body
Primarily, Kerry Biskelonis is a mom on a mission to live in a less hateful world. Stemming from her own experiences in corporate business and witnessing the profound stressors people are under, Kerry started Reset Brain and Body in 2015. At Reset, Kerry’s clinical work is grounded in the integrative methods of somatic therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, yoga therapy, and trauma-informed practices helping to make people more mindful and kind to themselves. Kerry believes that with a well-rounded framework of support, people can establish a more conscious lifestyle that ultimately benefits the entire world. Kerry excels in working with parents who balance high expectations for themselves with their own needs for self-care and sustainability, as well as all Type A identifying clients looking to level up their confidence and self-trust to overcome their needs to control, plan and please.
As a whole, Reset Brain and Body offers clients a bold, creative, and experiential approach, unlike traditional mental health care. Rooted in holistic and research-supported methods, every team member at Reset approaches their work with clients with a wide, inclusive lens to best serve the unique needs of clients. Integrating trauma-informed somatic, meditative, mindfulness, and creative arts-informed care has proved to be groundbreaking in helping clients achieve their goals and guide their self-healing. Reset’s rise has been fast and profound, indicating how much a redefinition of how people experience mental health care is needed. Now with a team of over 30 staff and clinicians across three locations (Ann Arbor, Plymouth and Northville, MI), Reset is revolutionizing the way clients understand and care for their mental wellness.
Thank you to our Current Northville Parent Camp Sponsors
To learn more about Sponsorships click here or contact Kate Mitchell at mitchellka@northvilleschools.org
“Parent Camp was wonderful! I intended on only coming for the keynote speaker, but then I saw all of the amazing breakout sessions and decided I had to stay! I called my husband and told him he had to handle the kids today—I have to stay and hear these fantastic speakers. I am so glad I did. I learned so much!”
—Northville Middle School Parent