Date:  September 29, 2014

Time:  8 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Registration Fee:  $50 (includes lunch)

 Registration Deadline: 9/26/14 

8:00 a.m.                               Registration

8:25 – 8:30 a.m.                  Welcome and Announcements

8:30 – 9:15 a.m.                  The Heart of Leadership in a Time of Challenge

Dusty Staub, President, Staub Leadership International

The Heart of Leadership in a Time of Challenge is focused on how to lead more effectively during times of difficulty and crisis while, at the same time, maintaining one's soul and well-being.  The speaker will outline a seven fold pathway for creating and living from a more Whole Hearted perspective that is informed from a deep sense of Purpose and Passion.  The participants in the talk will be invited to review the acts of courage required for navigating change and then assess which one(s) he or she most needs to develop.  All of this will be anchored in the framework of the Dynamic Development Cycle created by Staub and Gerber to help people create a conscious legacy in life.

9:15 – 9:35 a.m.                  Legal Update

Dean Shatley, Attorney, Campbell Shatley, PLLC

9:35 – 9:45 a.m.                  Break

9:45 – 11:45 a.m.                Highlighting Our Schools

Developing a Synergy Center – Peggy Marshall, Sugarloaf Elementary, Henderson County Schools

Leading and Learning with Data – Nick Honeycutt, Mars Hill Elementary, Madison County Schools

Camp Flonta Flora: A Deep Dive into Summer Reading – Brooke Mabry, McDowell County Schools               

Full STEAM Ahead – Sharon Colaw, Jonathan Clontz, Holly Minnear, Cheryl Shuffler, Burke County Schools

Students Leading with Project Unify – Kristy Cable, Graham County Schools

Surry Virtual Academy – Jill Rhinehart, Surry County Schools

Communicating for Improvement – Hank Hutz and Beverly Gregory, Polk Middle, Polk County Schools

Library Media Center Redefined – Jenny Tipton, Mountain Heritage High, Yancey County Schools

11:45 – 11:55 a.m.        Special Recognitions – Superintendent of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year

Jan Webster, Director, WRESA

11:55 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.  Moving Break

12:05 – 1:00 p.m.         Job-Alike Meetings

                              Superintendents’ Council – Dean Shatley

                              Principals and Assist Principals – Jan King (Scheduling for Success)

                              Curriculum Council – Joanne Honeycutt (K-12 STEM Initiatives)

                              Human Resource Directors/Finance Officers – Chad Donahue

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.          Lunch