to build a brighter future
Summit Agenda
Event Start. 8:00 AM
Vendor Showcase.
A one-of-a-kind networking experience and opportunity to connect with local partners.
Student Performance.
Pendergast Folklorico Dancers
Tickets and Registration
Kristy Siefkin
Principal of Kristy Siefkin Communications, Professional Speaker, Executive Communications and Media Coach
Welcome.
School Connect’s Vision for the Future
Tracey Beal
Founder and CEO
School Connect
Michael Groeger
VP Commercial Group & Specialty Sales
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Partnership Story.
Keynote.
The Science of Hope
Rick Miller
Founder, Kids at Hope. Professor of Practice, School of Community Resources & Development, Arizona State University. Founder, President, & Chief Treasure Hunter, THE INTERSECTION CONSTRUCT
Suite/Table Discussion 1.
The Action of Hope
Haley Elementary Story.
Mental Health and its Importance.
Jason Law
Co-Founder
Mental Health Center of America
Teachers of the Year Panel.
Panel Facilitator:
Dr. Jacqui Clay, County Superintendent of Cochise County
Panel Members:
- Nancy Parra-Quinlan, STEM teacher at Kino Junior High School in the Mesa District, 2022 Teacher of the Year
- Sara Wyffels, Spanish teacher at Chandler High School in the Chandler District, 2021 Teacher of the Year
- Ty White, Chemistry teacher at Willcox High School in the Willcox District, 2023 Teacher of the Year
Holbrook CAFE Story.
Dr. Robbie Koerperich
Superintendent
Holbrook Unified District
Principal Cheri Grau
Principal
Holbrook Junior High School
School Connect’s 10-year Anniversary.
A look back and to the future! Share our origin story and how we have grown around the state and the country.
Faith and Business Champions.
Become the Village at Harold W. Smith – Arthur Brown from Pure Heart Church and Principal Tarrah Bernabé, Salad and Go.
STEM CAFE Impact.
Amanda Hicks
Principal
Sunland STEAM Academy
Student Performance.
Sunland STEAM Academy
Panel Facilitator:
Dr. Quintin Boyce, Associate Vice President of Outreach, Arizona State University
Panel Members:
- Dr. Roger Freeman, Superintendent of Littleton Elementary School District, Superintendent of the Year for Arizona
- Dr. Paul Stanton, Superintendent of Washington Elementary School District, Superintendent of the Year for a large district
- Karin Ward, Superintendent of Beaver Creek School District, Superintendent of the Year for a small district
- Slade Morgan, Round Valley Unified School District, Superintendent of the Year for a medium district
Lunch.
Dr. Rob Murray
CEO & Co-Founder
Transformed Leader
Special Gift and Student Affirmation.
Vendor Showcase.
A one-of-a-kind networking experience and opportunity to connect with local partners.
Event Close. 1:30 PM
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The School Connect Champions of Education Awards event honors those who lead with heart and help us to build a brighter future for Arizona youth.