GCU Character Ed Summit 2: Full Schedule

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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

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

Parallel Breakouts

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

Lopes Main Stage

Speakers

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 →

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

Parallel Breakouts

11:00am MDT

Improving Teacher Morale and Retention through the ABCs of Character Education

Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Cardinal Room

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

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

Parallel Breakouts

11:00am MDT

Leveraging Student Differences as a Catalyst for Character Growth

Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Roadrunner Room

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

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

Parallel Breakouts

11:00am MDT

What Is My Mode of Operation and Why Does It Matter?

Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Coyote Room

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

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

Parallel Breakouts