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KEynote & Presenters

Schedule is subject to change

Keynote Speakers

Keynote 1 - Monday, November 24 - 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Travis Ferguson - The Sole Goal of Education

Ever wonder what we're really doing here? Is our goal simply to churn out college-ready robots? Mathletes? Or maybe just people who can use their turn signals properly in traffic? (Let's be honest, that's a pretty noble goal in itself.) 

This keynote explores a different, and perhaps even a little rebellious, idea of what education could be. Forget the textbooks for a moment and let's explore: if there's a “sole" to what we do, what is it, and how does it manifest in the everyday hustle of the classroom? We'll peek into some ancient wisdom (without getting too ancient, we promise) to challenge our assumptions and spark a lively conversation about the deeper impact we're striving for.

Keynote 2 - Monday November 24 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Jessica Minahan - Practical Strategies for Reducing Anxiety and Challenging Behavior in the Classroom

With up to one in four children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults are in need of a new approach as well as an effective and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.

Keynote 3 - Tuesday, November 25 - 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Wes Beavis - Made to Lead Well...Especially Under Stress!

In this session you will learn to consciously activate the release of a specific neurological hormone that amplifies your effectiveness as an educator. Managing this neurological factor elevates your capacity to maintain joy in your educational setting.

Keynote 4 - Tuesday, November 25 - 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wes Beavis - Keys for Staying Strong in the Face of Adversity

Being an educator is a noble profession but it has a higher burnout rate. In this session you will learn specific ways to increase your tolerance for stress associated with working in an academic environment.

Breakout Sessions

We are pleased to offer 54 breakout sessions, focusing on a variety of topics designed to enhance your professional development. These sessions will be held on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. Please click the button below to download the PDF listing all of the breakout sessions.

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