Free Film Screening: Angst
November 29, 2023 at 6 PM CST
Teaching Channel has teamed up with iMPACTFUL to offer educators and administrators a free screening of the film, Angst. Focused on starting a global conversation, Angst aims to raise awareness about anxiety.Â
“This hopeful and inspiring film has helped over 2 million people around the world, weaving in the personal stories of those suffering with expert perspectives, who break down what’s going on, how to deal with it, and how to help others. Michael Phelps shares his own anxiety story, proving that anxiety can affect everyone, and there is no shame in asking for help. For many, watching Angst has been a catalyst for changing their lives for the better.” – www.impactful.co/angst
Following the screening, join us for a short panel discussion with the filmmaker, Scilla Andreen, Director at Passage Preparation, Mandy Turner, and Director of Professional Programs at Teaching Channel, Keely Keller.
Join us November 29, 2023 @ 6 pm CST for a virtual screening and panel discussion of the documentary, Angst!
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Scilla Andreen
Scilla Andreen is an award-winning Producer, Director, Emmy nominated Costume Designer, Author, CEO & Co-Founder of IndieFlix Group Inc., a global, streaming and offline screening distribution service that focuses on content for a purpose. Her work has been covered by such publications as The New York Times, and Good Morning America to the South China Morning Post. She’s produced and/or distributed social impact films, Nevertheless, Screenagers, Angst, and Empowerment Project. Scilla directed and distributed two feature documentaries; one about the impact of social media on our lives, LIKE (2019), and the other about cyber-bullying, The Upstanders (2020), which shares stories about resilience and the power of connection to end bullying. Scilla is Included in Screen International’s Women to Watch, Variety’s Women’s Impact Report and PSBJ Women of Influence. She is a popular speaker at Sundance, Cannes, CES, SXSW, BeBold and Women in Film. Scilla is also the Founder of IF Foundation.
Mandy Turner
Since 2011, Mandy has studied, coordinated, and developed teacher licensure tests and has developed a deep understanding of how people learn and effectively demonstrate knowledge and skills through assessment. A former elementary teacher, Mandy has worked in educator preparation at the state government and higher education levels helping to prepare teachers to enter the classroom. She has studied and published on the impact of high-stakes testing on teacher efficacy and motivation. With both personal and professional experience on the topic of anxiety, Mandy believes teachers should feel confident, prepared, and supported as they serve and support students and family members with anxiety.
Keely Keller
Keely Keller holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from St. Cloud State University and a Master of Arts in Education from Hamline University. Keely is certified in three special education categories and holds both a Director of Special Education and a Principal License. Throughout her teaching career, Keely served students with special needs and subsequently served as a Special Education Coordinator in a suburban Minnesota school district. She has also taught as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Keely joined Learners Edge in 2016 and has developed numerous courses, trainings, and content pieces on a variety of topics in support of educators. Currently, Keely serves as the Director of Professional Programs for Teaching Channel.
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