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Saturday, September 28
 

8:00am MDT

Registration
Saturday September 28, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Saturday September 28, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
2600 W Camelback Road, Building 71

8:30am MDT

Breakfast and Networking
Saturday September 28, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am MDT
Saturday September 28, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am MDT
2600 W Camelback Road, Building 71

9:00am MDT

CCCE Team Welcome
Saturday September 28, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am MDT
Saturday September 28, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am MDT
Main Room 2600 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017

9:30am MDT

Empowerment and Relationships: Fostering a Culture of Connection
Saturday September 28, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MDT
Session Overview:
Empowerment and relationship building are foundational elements of character education, creating a culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported. In this breakout session, participants will explore practical strategies for fostering meaningful connections within the school community, including nurturing positive adult culture, strengthening student-to-adult relationships, and promoting healthy student-to-student interactions. Through interactive discussions and collaborative activities, attendees will gain insights and tools for cultivating a culture of connection that empowers all members of the school community to thrive.

Session Objectives:
1. Understand the importance of empowerment and relationship building in fostering a positive school culture.
2. Explore strategies for nurturing a supportive adult culture that fosters collaboration and trust.
3. Identify ways to strengthen relationships between students and adults to promote academic and social-emotional growth.
4. Discuss techniques for promoting healthy student-to-student relationships and preventing bullying and conflict.
5. Share best practices and lessons learned in creating a culture of connection within the school community.

Key Takeaways:
  1. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the role of empowerment and relationship building in fostering a positive school culture. 
  2. Attendees will learn practical strategies for nurturing a supportive adult culture and strengthening relationships between students and adults. 
  3. Participants will acquire techniques for promoting healthy student-to-student relationships 
  4. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from peers and share best practices for creating a culture of connection within the school community. 
  5. Participants will leave with actionable steps for implementing relationship building initiatives in their own school settings.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Julie Frugo

Dr. Julie Frugo

CEO/Superintendent, Premier Charter School
Julie Frugo, Ed.D. - Transformational Leader in EducationFor nearly 30 years, Julie Frugo, Ed.D., has been a trailblazer in the field of education. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation she moved from the classroom in the suburbs of Chicago to becoming a founding... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am MDT
Lopes Main Stage

10:45am MDT

Break
Saturday September 28, 2024 10:45am - 11:00am MDT
Saturday September 28, 2024 10:45am - 11:00am MDT
Building 71 2600 W. Camelback Road

11:00am MDT

Creating Cultural Connection Through Character Education
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
This session will provide classroom practitioners with practical strategies to use character education as a means to foster cultural connections among students. You’ll learn how to integrate core values, vision, and mission into your teaching practices to promote belonging and understanding. We will cover ways to embed character education into your curriculum, classroom management, and classroom culture and climate, ensuring that every student feels valued and connected. Join me to discover how character education can help bridge cultural gaps and create a more cohesive, respectful, and empathetic classroom environment.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Emilie Johnson

Dr. Emilie Johnson

Dr. Emilie Johnson is a Professor of Education at Lindenwood University, where she has been a full-time faculty member since 1999. She is also a senior consultant for CharacterPlus in St Louis. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Administration from St. Louis University and has 13... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Javelina Room

11:00am MDT

Cultivating Character Champions: Implementing a Three-Year Coaching Model for Deepening Teachers' Knowledge of Character Education
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Julie Frugo

Dr. Julie Frugo

CEO/Superintendent, Premier Charter School
Julie Frugo, Ed.D. - Transformational Leader in EducationFor nearly 30 years, Julie Frugo, Ed.D., has been a trailblazer in the field of education. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation she moved from the classroom in the suburbs of Chicago to becoming a founding... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Suzanne Bright

Dr. Suzanne Bright

CEEL Mentor
Suzanne Bright, Ed.D is an educational leader and expert in the area of creating and sustaining caring, high-performing schools and organizations. Dr. Bright has over 25 years of diverse experience in leadership, school administration, character education, professional development... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Lopes Main Stage

11:00am MDT

Improving Teacher Morale and Retention through the ABCs of Character Education
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Schools nationwide are experiencing a teacher shortage and decline in teacher morale. While there are factors outside of your control, there are still many things that a school leader can do to contribute to teacher satisfaction and retention! This interactive session will show you the evidence behind how building a sense of autonomy, belonging, and competence for the adults in your building could be the key, as well as equip you with low-burden, high-impact tools for success.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Diehl

Nicole Diehl

Nicole Diehl is the Director of Programming for CharacterPlus, where she oversees the State Schools of Character program and the CharacterPlus Way process. CharacterPlus is the country's longest-running community-wide character education initiative, providing resources and training... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Cardinal Room

11:00am MDT

Leveraging Student Differences as a Catalyst for Character Growth
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Can't we all just get along? Unlock the potential of student dissimilarity in your classroom by attending our dynamic seminar on using individual differences in strengths, personality, opinion, and background as powerful tools for character development. This seminar, facilitated by Amberly Neese, author of “Common Ground: Loving Others Despite our Differences” is designed for educators seeking innovative strategies to turn variety into a superpower that enhances learning and personal growth. earning to Thrive/ Common Ground/ The Power of connection
Speakers
avatar for Amberly Neese

Amberly Neese

Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
Amberly Neese is a popular speaker, comedian, author, speaker coach, coffee aficionado, and all-around encourager dedicated to helping educators to foster grit and grace in their students.With a Master’s Degree from Biola University, she has served as an adjunct online professor... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Roadrunner Room

11:00am MDT

What Is My Mode of Operation and Why Does It Matter?
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Every person has a go-to mode of operation when given a task to complete or a goal to achieve. Often these different modes of operations can cause conflict in a team trying to accomplish a task or goal. In this session, you will learn what your go-to mode of operation is and how to recognize and utilize the other modes of operations. You will leave with a better understanding of why people on your team operate the way they do, which in turn leads to a better understanding of people and higher productivity.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kristen Pelster

Dr. Kristen Pelster

Dr. Kristen Pelster worked in public education for 22 years as a music teacher, middle school principal, and as executive director of curriculum and professional development in the Fox School District in the St. Louis, Missouri region. She holds a BA in Music Education from Missouri... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Coyote Room

12:00pm MDT

Lunch
Saturday September 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Saturday September 28, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Lopes Main Stage

1:00pm MDT

Creating Cultural Connection Through Character Education
Saturday September 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
This session will provide classroom practitioners with practical strategies to use character education as a means to foster cultural connections among students. You’ll learn how to integrate core values, vision, and mission into your teaching practices to promote belonging and understanding. We will cover ways to embed character education into your curriculum, classroom management, and classroom culture and climate, ensuring that every student feels valued and connected. Join me to discover how character education can help bridge cultural gaps and create a more cohesive, respectful, and empathetic classroom environment.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Emilie Johnson

Dr. Emilie Johnson

Dr. Emilie Johnson is a Professor of Education at Lindenwood University, where she has been a full-time faculty member since 1999. She is also a senior consultant for CharacterPlus in St Louis. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Administration from St. Louis University and has 13... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Javelina Room

1:00pm MDT

Cultivating Character Champions: Implementing a Three-Year Coaching Model for Deepening Teachers' Knowledge of Character Education
Saturday September 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Julie Frugo

Dr. Julie Frugo

CEO/Superintendent, Premier Charter School
Julie Frugo, Ed.D. - Transformational Leader in EducationFor nearly 30 years, Julie Frugo, Ed.D., has been a trailblazer in the field of education. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation she moved from the classroom in the suburbs of Chicago to becoming a founding... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Suzanne Bright

Dr. Suzanne Bright

CEEL Mentor
Suzanne Bright, Ed.D is an educational leader and expert in the area of creating and sustaining caring, high-performing schools and organizations. Dr. Bright has over 25 years of diverse experience in leadership, school administration, character education, professional development... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Lopes Main Stage

1:00pm MDT

Improving Teacher Morale and Retention through the ABCs of Character Education
Saturday September 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Schools nationwide are experiencing a teacher shortage and decline in teacher morale. While there are factors outside of your control, there are still many things that a school leader can do to contribute to teacher satisfaction and retention! This interactive session will show you the evidence behind how building a sense of autonomy, belonging, and competence for the adults in your building could be the key, as well as equip you with low-burden, high-impact tools for success.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Diehl

Nicole Diehl

Nicole Diehl is the Director of Programming for CharacterPlus, where she oversees the State Schools of Character program and the CharacterPlus Way process. CharacterPlus is the country's longest-running community-wide character education initiative, providing resources and training... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Cardinal Room

1:00pm MDT

Leveraging Student Differences as a Catalyst for Character Growth
Saturday September 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Can't we all just get along? Unlock the potential of student dissimilarity in your classroom by attending our dynamic seminar on using individual differences in strengths, personality, opinion, and background as powerful tools for character development. This seminar, facilitated by Amberly Neese, author of “Common Ground: Loving Others Despite our Differences” is designed for educators seeking innovative strategies to turn variety into a superpower that enhances learning and personal growth.
Speakers
avatar for Amberly Neese

Amberly Neese

Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
Amberly Neese is a popular speaker, comedian, author, speaker coach, coffee aficionado, and all-around encourager dedicated to helping educators to foster grit and grace in their students.With a Master’s Degree from Biola University, she has served as an adjunct online professor... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Roadrunner Room

1:00pm MDT

What Is My Mode of Operation and Why Does It Matter?
Saturday September 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Every person has a go-to mode of operation when given a task to complete or a goal to achieve. Often these different modes of operations can cause conflict in a team trying to accomplish a task or goal. In this session, you will learn what your go-to mode of operation is and how to recognize and utilize the other modes of operations. You will leave with a better understanding of why people on your team operate the way they do, which in turn leads to a better understanding of people and higher productivity.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kristen Pelster

Dr. Kristen Pelster

Dr. Kristen Pelster worked in public education for 22 years as a music teacher, middle school principal, and as executive director of curriculum and professional development in the Fox School District in the St. Louis, Missouri region. She holds a BA in Music Education from Missouri... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Coyote Room

2:00pm MDT

Break
Saturday September 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Saturday September 28, 2024 2:00pm - 2:15pm MDT
Building 71 2600 W. Camelback Road

2:15pm MDT

CCCE Led Activity: Empowering Character with Strong Relationships
Saturday September 28, 2024 2:15pm - 3:45pm MDT


Saturday September 28, 2024 2:15pm - 3:45pm MDT
Lopes Main Stage

3:45pm MDT

Closing Remarks
Saturday September 28, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Saturday September 28, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm MDT
Lopes Main Stage
 
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