Health and Wellness Teacher
Cherokee Trail Elementary, Douglas County School District
Parker, Colorado, United States
Noelle Dunker is a veteran elementary educator with 29 years of experience, currently serving as a Wellness Teacher with a focus on social and emotional learning. Throughout her career, Noelle has championed the importance of supporting the whole child, integrating wellness practices into the school day to build student resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
In addition to classroom teaching, Noelle coordinates iMTSS (Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) and RTI (Response to Intervention) initiatives, ensuring students receive targeted academic and behavioral support. She also guides gifted learners in developing Affective Goals, helping students navigate the emotional aspects of advanced learning.
An advocate for positive school culture, Noelle leads student behavior support efforts, implementing proactive, inclusive strategies that foster connection, empathy, and responsibility.
As a presenter, Noelle brings practical insights, real-world experience, and a passion for empowering educators to meet the diverse needs of their students. Her session is grounded in nearly three decades of hands-on work, offering strategies that are both evidence-based and immediately applicable in today’s classrooms.
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Leveling Up Social Emotional Learning: Gaming With Gifted
Friday, November 14, 2025
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ET