The 2020 Administrators Conference, February 10-11, will feature the theme, "Celebrating the Past.... Looking to the Future," in honor of KAIRS 50th Anniversary. The two-day event will present keynote speaker, Dr. Danny Brassell and Featured Speaker, Noalee McDonald-Augustine, on Monday, February 10.
February 10, 8:30 AM – February 11 11:00 AM
Location: The Capitol Plaza Hotel
1717 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Dr. Danny Brassell is an animated national speaker, educator and author with a passion for reading, for encouraging teachers and helping them revive their passion for teaching.
Affectionately known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell (www.DannyBrassell.com) has held a variety of titles and worked with leaders from a variety of fields and disciplines, but he has always considered himself first and foremost a teacher. He is a best-selling author of 15 books, including The Reading Breakthrough and The Reading Makeover, based on his popular TEDx talk.
For the past 20 years he has also been a lecturer and professor at a number of universities, including his current position as a faculty advisor for the CalStateTEACH program and visiting professor at the American University of Cairo. A gregarious, sought-after author, speaker and business consultant, Danny is a recognized authority on leadership development, reading, motivation and communication skills and the co-creator of www.ReadBETTERin67Steps.com, the world’s top reading engagement program.
Danny's mission is to bring joy back into education and the workplace. Thousands, from school districts to businesses to association conferences, have enjoyed his energetic, interactive and informative presentations. He has spoken to over 2,500 different audiences worldwide.
Dr. Danny's Presentations
-Bringing Joy Back Into Education (Morning)
Educators (teachers, administrators and staff) did not enter education for the pay or daily accolades from society; they are in it because they care about kids. The standardized testing craze has terrified students and led many great educators to leave the profession. Come join Danny as he reminds you of your importance as an educator in the everyday development of children. He’ll remind you how to laugh, sing, dance and play in order to bring the joy back into education.
-Dare to Differentiate: 50 Terrific Teaching Tricks (Afternoon)
Reinvigorate your teachers’ passion for teaching! Join Danny in this eye-opening session to learn 50 terrific tricks successful teachers have used to stimulate students’ interest in learning. You’ll learn how to assist your teachers to incorporate standards without sacrificing fun. And, leave with new songs, games and activities you can help them immediately put to use in their classrooms.
Featured Speaker
Featured Speaker Noalee McDonald-Augustine, Smoky Hill Education Service Center Educational Consultant, specializes in School Culture, Social-Emotional Learning, Character Education, Bullying, Classroom Management and Poverty
In her 21st year as a consultant, she was also the co-chair of the Kansas Social, Emotional and Character Development (SECD) standards writing team and co-chair of the SECD revisions teams.
She is a certified trainer for the character.org Eleven Principles of Effective Character Education, IEE Power2Achieve Curriculum, CHARACTER COUNTS!, Bridges Out of Poverty and a number of other programs.
Noalee has two Bachelor of Arts degrees - in Mathematics and Sociology (with an emphasis in Criminal Justice). Her Master's work is in Physical Education.
Noalee's Presentations
Intentionally Integrating SECD Language in to Day to Day Interactions
This session will help participants understand language habits and patterns and how often our patterns don’t match our best intentions. The language we use can create identities, position people in relation to each other, position people in relation to learning and subject areas and create the culture in your classroom and building. Participants will learn how to shift language to more effectively work with students, parents and colleagues in order to build safe, supportive and encouraging environments.
Structures That Build Resilience
Why do some students overcome what seems to be insurmountable odds to become productive and happy adults? How do they manage to survive and thrive? The critical factor identified is resiliency. This session will give concrete strategies of how to build resiliency in students. Participants will learn the set of attributes that are necessary for resiliency and understand what can be done in the classroom, as well as school-wide
Breakout Sessions
–Ideas for Teacher Retention – Jamie Finkeldei, Ph.D., Associate Superintendent, Diocese of Wichita
The shortage of qualified teachers has placed an extra emphasis on retaining your teachers. This presentation will focus on the research of why teachers stay or leave and offer specific strategies to retain your teachers.
Dr. Jamie Finkeldei is the associate superintendent for the Diocese of Wichita having joined the Diocese office in 2011. Prior to that he was an elementary principal at Resurrection Catholic School and high school teacher at Bishop Carroll High School. As a long-standing member of the KAIRS Executive Committee and currently Vice President/Treasurer, he has become a student of teacher retention and serves on the KSDE Professional Standards Board.
What Kansas Private Colleges Can Offer Your School – Matt Lindsey, President, Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) & Foundation
Kansas is fortunate to have 20 independent colleges and universities that provide a highly personal and values-oriented college education. And contrary to national stories, Kansas’ independent colleges are often more affordable than public universities! Come explore how to help more of your students pursue this college pathway.
Before joining KICA, Matt Lindsey was the Executive Director of Kansas Campus Compact, working to enhance civic and community engagement activities on college campuses throughout Kansas. He previously served as the senior associate for Freedman Consulting in Washington, DC, where he advised non-profit consortiums and large foundations on effective means to achieve policy change.
CAPE .... At the Intersection of Politics and Private Education - Michael Schuttlehoffel, Executive Director for the Council for American Private Education
CAPE (Council for American Private Education) is a coalition of the nation’s leading private school networks, with CAPE member organizations representing approximately 80 percent of private school enrollment nationwide. There are numerous important legislative and legal issues facing private education today, both in the nation's capital and in the states - including Kansas. This session will highlight and welcome discussion of those issues.
Michael Schuttlehoffel became the Executive Director for CAPE in 2018. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Kansas Catholic Conference, 2008-2018, where he was the lead advocate and spokesman on legislative and political matters for the Catholic Church in the state of Kansas. His additional political positions have included advisor to the governor of Texas (2006-2008) and as a congressional staffer in the U.S. House of Representatives. He now lives in Virginia, but says he and his family think of Kansas every day.
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Special Events
Throughout the two days of the conference, special events highlight the agenda. After lunch on Monday, February 10, the Women Administrators Roundtable provides the opportunity for collegial fellowship and discussion of current events. Additionally, early Tuesday morning, members of the Kansas Board of Education join conference attendees for breakfast and a panel discussion of the latest legislative developments.
50th Anniversary Celebration Banquet
The 50th Anniversary Celebration Banquet will be a highlight of the conference and our anniversary celebration. – A Wine and Cheese Reception will begin at 5:30, with dinner at 6:30. Bob Voboril, past KAIRS President and retired Superintendent for the Diocese of Wichita, is our featured speaker for the evening. KAIRS Distinguished Teachers and Hall of Fame members will be honored.
Hotel Information
The beautiful Capitol Plaza Hotel Topeka is hosting the 2020 Conference. Call today to reserve a room!
The Capitol Plaza Hotel
1717 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66612
Toll-free: (800) 579-7937
Local: (785) 431-7200
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