Connection CRAZE with Mark Friedrick

ABOUT THIS TALK: This SEL based team building presentation quickly highlights activities & resources that are responsible for building connection amongst students, colleagues, team members in any work or learning environment. Participants will learn some favorite SEL activities that truly built connection, energised people, and kept participants engaged during during the Global Pandemic and now beyond. Learn how connection is key and how connection before content can transform your classroom, work place, practice or camp setting into an energetic CRAZE. Resources, Strategies & Activities will be shared in this Virtual Presentation. Appropriate for ALL grade levels & ages.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Mark Friedrich is a veteran Health & Physical Education Teacher of 27 years and a National Presenter of Adventure Education / Team Building Concepts and Activities. Mark has taught both Elementary and High School levels, but finds his passion in Adventure Education at Millburn High School in New Jersey. Mark heads up a High Ropes & Team Building Program at Camp Riverbend in Warren, NJ each Summer where he shares his passion with younger students in a camp setting. Mark is a passionate educator who enjoys sharing his activities and ideas with like minded educators all over the world. Mark is the 2016 New Jersey Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year and the 2021 SHAPE America Joy of Effort Award Recipient. Mark has presented virtually in 15 different States and at the SHAPE America Virtual Convention in 2021, but this is Mark’s first time presenting internationally. Mark is married with 3 children and resides in Maplewood, NJ with his dog “Jedi”.