Title:
Managing Difficult Learners
Topic:
Identifying Hazardous Attitudes
Speaker(s):
Karen Kalishek, DPE, ATP, MCFI, FAASTeam Lead Rep
Brief Description:
Every instructor will face challenging students at some point which can cause safety risks. This session will provide you with practical tools for identifying and managing difficult behaviors, helping turn frustration and hazardous attitudes into productive learning moments. Learn techniques for identifying hazardous attitudes, maintaining patience, improving communication, and adapting your teaching methods to address risks while meeting individual needs. By the end of this interactive presentation, you will be better equipped to turn tough situations into educational safety opportunities for growth—for both you and your students.
FAA WINGS credit available!
To receive WINGS/AMT credit fill out attendance sheet onsite.
Select Number:
GL13144649
Location of Seminar:
JW Marriott Turnberry
19999 W. Country Club Drive
Miami, FL 33180
Directions to Venue:
Presentations will be in the AeroSummit Conference
Seating:
Check Additional event Information below for possible registration requirements.
Sponsoring Division:
National FAA Safety Team
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
- Karen Kalishek is a Designated Pilot Examiner, four-time NAFI Master Instructor, and an FAA Gold Seal Instructor with CFI, CFII, MEI, CFI-G, AGI, IGI credentials. She holds an ATP certificate with ASES and Glider Commercial privileges. In 2019, she was named National FAASTeam Representative of the Year.
- Karen is actively involved in multiple aviation organizations and serves as a Major in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), acting as a flight instructor, check pilot, examiner, mission pilot, and cadet orientation pilot. She has a passion for antique aircraft and enjoys flying her RV-6. Before becoming a full-time instructor, Karen had a career in banking and international consulting, providing services in 37 countries.
PRESENTED DURING AEROSUMMIT 2026. NO FEE FOR THE SEMINAR. THERE IS AN ADMISSION CHARGE TO AEROSUMMIT
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Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Master Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Any other task not covered in the NPP that is not A/W or Ops
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