2024 Women's Leadership Summit Program

RISE &
Shine
EMBRACING WOMEN'S
LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL
2024 Women's Leadership Summit

T H A N K Y O U T O O U R
E V E N T S P O N S O R S

W E D N E S D A Y , M A R C H 6 , 2 0 2 4
10:00 a.m. - Registration Opens/Visit Vendors
11:30a.m.-12:00p.m. - Lunch and Welcome
12:00-1:15 p.m. - Opening Keynote - Kristen Brown
1:30-2:30 p.m. - Breakout Session 1
2:30-2:45 p.m. - Break/Visit Vendors
2:45-3:45 p.m. - Breakout Session 2
3:45-4:30 p.m. - Visit Vendors
4:30-5:30 p.m. - Happy Hour and Networking
T H U R S D A Y , M A R C H 7 , 2 0 2 4
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast in Hotel Common Area
9:00-9:50 a.m. - Breakout Session 3
10:00-10:50 a.m. - Breakout Session 4
11:00-11:50 a.m. - Breakout Session 5 (Job-Alike Sessions)
12:00 p.m. - Lunch
12:30-1:30 p.m. - Closing Keynote - Carla Tantillo Philibert
1:30-1:45 p.m. - Closing Remarks and Prize Drawings

KRISTEN
BROWN
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024
12:00-1:15 P.M.
BOSIN BALLROOM
Kristen Brown is an energy mastery expert and
bestselling author who helps you get charged up even
during change and stress. She spent 15-years in
corporate leadership roles and today continues her
work with companies around the world as a keynote
speaker. She has appeared in media like Live with
Kelly, Forbes, Working Mother, Psychology Today, and
more. Her biggest faults – she is an occasional knowit-all
and frequent wine aficionado. She lives in
Minneapolis and loves hiking, anything on, in, or near
water, and hanging with her dog and daughter.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 1 - 1 : 3 0 - 2 : 3 0
The Glass Ceiling in K-12
Education: What My
Nationwide Study
Revealed about Female
Leaders in Education
B O S I N 1 & 2
D R . H E A T H E R R E N K
For building leaders considering moving
into district-level leadership. Learn about
the career paths, knowledge, skills,
abilities, and barriers that affect females
nationwide as they ascended and hold
the superintendency and how they apply
to those of us considering moving up to
the next level of leadership in education.
Self Care
B O S I N 3
T O N Y A M E R R I G A N
Public School leaders are constantly
taking care of everyone around them.
Female leaders often struggle to provide
themselves that same level of care. This
presentation will focus on strategies to
ensure that female leaders at all levels in
schools take the time to care for
themselves and recharge. Ultimately, this
self care will make you a more effective
leader.
Building Your Network
of Women Leaders
S T A T I O N 1
L A C Y W A R R E N , K E L L Y
W H I T T A K E R , M E L I S S A E V A N S
In this session we will discuss how it is
imperative to build a collaborative network
with other leaders. We will give tips and ideas
on how to create that network of other
female leaders and ways to connect in busy
times. We will also talk about how to be
successful and continue to learn and grow as
a women leader. We will also hit on how we
have to let the stigma down in order to build
capacity and grow other women leaders, how
to manage a work-life and mom-life balance.
Attendees will walk out with a Voxer group
joined and an optional book study (and
schedule) to participate in for the remainder
of the year. We have an open discussion and
Q and A. This will be a collaboration session
for female leaders.
Your Picture of
Leadership
S T A T I O N 2
D R . M E L I S S A V E A T C H
This session encourages women in leadership
to define who they are and stay true to that
vision by anchoring to arts-based inquiry.
Participants will be asked to find visual
reminders of their purpose and use those
tools as a reminder to stay true to their core;
allowing them to find more success and
happiness with their role as a leader.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 1 - 1 : 3 0 - 2 : 3 0
Best believe I’m still
Bejeweled - Keep your
Shimmer. Don’t miss
Sparkling.
S I E D H O F F
S A R A H P E R R Y M A N
In this session, we will walk through
various ways you can ensure your work
situation is allowing you to be your best
self. You will learn tips for growing as a
professional, developing your persona
and voice, and best of all, how to
embrace your quirks.
Building Student
Leadership Capacity
through Community
Partnerships
R I V E R V I E W
K E L L E Y C A P P E R , T A Y L O R
S M I T H
“The Women in Leadership Program
overall has prepared us to successfully
go into the workforce by teaching us all
sorts of leadership skills. I have learned
to not only take every opportunity I am
given but also to take the initiative to
look for and create my own
opportunities. I have learned the
importance of humility, character, and
empathy as I become a leader.” ~
Former Student
The SMSD Women in Leadership
program provides leadership and
mentoring opportunities to our female
students. Student learn from leadership
literature, listen to female leaders in the
community, participate in company
based career experiences, and have the
option to participate in a mentoring
program. This session will provide a
framework for how schools can build
community partnerships and market
value assets by embracing leadership
potential of young female students.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 2 - 2 : 4 5 - 3 : 4 5
Our Time to Shine . . .
Women Leadership at ALL
Levels
B O S I N 1 & 2
P A M L E W I S , M I C H E L L E L O R D ,
A B B Y M O R G A N , M I C H E L L E
H U B B A R D
As women leaders in education we are
invested in serving our students and
making a difference in their lives. We can
magnify our impact by investing in our
colleagues, providing opportunities for
them to lead, and have an even greater
impact on the future of education.
Effective women leaders recognize the
strengths in others. We must give our
time to develop, coach, and mentor
others. Be a woman in leadership that not
only opens the door for others, but
prepares them to confidently walk
through that door. Learn how to use
Career Coaching Conversations and
design a framework to prepare women for
leadership and build leadership capacity
at all levels in your organization. Together
WE SHINE and KIDS SHINE.
Transform Your Health
and Leadership Potential
B O S I N 3
A S C E N D R A D O N A L D ,
L A K R Y S T A L M C K N I G H T
Mental/emotional health, family/social
health, spiritual health, and physical
health, are what many indigenous groups
refer to as overall health. The “4 Walls” of
a house is an illustration of this. To
effectively serve as a woman in
educational leadership, each area of
health must be prioritized. Like the safety
instructions on a flight requiring you to
put your oxygen mask on first, leaders
must first ensure they are healthy overall
before they can lead the educators they
serve.
Objective: During this interactive session,
attendees will learn how prioritizing
improving their overall health will propel
them into transforming their educational
leadership potential.
Takeaways: During this session, attendees
will recognize personal characteristics
that lead them to leadership, define and
identify their current health strengths
and needs, develop an action plan to
improve their overall health, and identify
tools to help them to reach their full
leadership potential and inspire the staff
they serve. Let’s build our walls together!

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 2 - 2 : 4 5 - 3 : 4 5
Communication is Key
S T A T I O N 1
T E R R I G L A S S
Good communication can make the
difference between confident, motivated
employees and an unproductive team with
low morale. It builds thriving relationships
and gives people the information they need
to contribute to the success of the business
(BDC.ca) In this session, we will discuss ways
to communicate effectively with your staff to
set clear school wide expectations and to
foster a school wide discipline routine that
works. My staff discipline activity is a GAME
CHANGER for unnecessary referrals. It helps
put the behavior conversations back in the
classroom between the teacher and parents
instead of the traditional default of "go to the
office."
Leveling the Playing
Field for Female Leaders
S T A T I O N 2
D R . L O R E N H A T F I E L D ,
H O L L Y I N G R A M , A M A N D A
S H A R S H E L , D R . C H R I S T I E
M E Y E R , D R . S H E R R I E F R A Z E Y
Despite women making up approximately
70% of the teaching workforce in the United
States, only 30% of district leadership
positions are occupied by women. Join us as
this cadre of dynamic female leaders discuss
how to generate opportunities for women in
leadership and how to support women in
leadership roles.
Leading with Resilience
and Crisis Management
S I E D H O F F
K R Y S T A L Y O U N G
In today's dynamic educational
landscape, the ability to lead with
resilience in the face of adversity is not
just a valuable trait; it's a crucial skillset.
This presentation delves into the art of
leading with resilience and crisis
management, a topic paramount for
leaders. We will explore strategies to
fortify mental and emotional well-being,
equipping building and district leaders
with the tools to overcome challenges.
We will dissect real-world crisis scenarios,
while honing decision-making and
communication under pressure.
Moreover, we'll emphasize the
significance of fostering a culture of
preparedness within teams, ensuring
collective resilience in times of crisis.
Drawing on expert insights, this session
aims to inspire a proactive, adaptive
leadership style that not only sustains
organizations through turbulence but
propels them towards growth. Together,
we'll uncover the keys to fortitude in
leadership, empowering you to navigate
any challenge with confidence and
composure.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 2 - 2 : 4 5 - 3 : 4 5
Veteran Educator
Retirement Workshop
R I V E R V I E W
A N G E L A F O R D
How will the KPERS changes impact
my retirement?
Which one option out of the 42
KPERS options is right for me?
Am I eligible to purchase additional
pension years?
What does my retirement plan look
like with KPERS, Social Security and
my own investments?
Leadership Networking
Walk
M E E T I N L O B B Y ( W E A T H E R
P E R M I T T I N G )
J E S S I C A M O S S M A N ,
S T E P H A N I E B O S I L J E V A C
Put on your tennis shoes and join us for
scenic networking and problem solving
with other conference attendees.
Participants will have the opportunity to
engage in structured conversation with
other attendees while we walk an
approximate mile loop around the
riverfront. Participants can expect to walk
away with new contacts, new ideas for
ways to solve current problems, and
crossing "take a walk" off your to-do list
for the day.
RIVERVIEW
4:30-5:30

Thursday, March 7, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 3 - 9 : 0 0 - 9 : 5 0
Career Quest Builds
Workforce Pipeline for
Reno County: Embracing
Future Leadership
Potential
B O S I N 1 & 2
L Y N E T T E M C L E A N , L A U R E N
S T O R M
To build the workforce of tomorrow and retain
local talent, communities need to collaborate
to create the pipeline today. This inspired
Hutchinson educators to create Career Quest
with Greater Hutch, and economic
development partnership with the
Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of
Commerce. In the spring of 2022, the pilot
program organized on site business tours for
80 6th grade students to explore jobs in Reno
County. The program expanded county wide
to connect over 650 6th grade students with
career exploration opportunities through onsite
business tours to discover individual local
business and mega tour days to explore an
industry sector. The second year in the fall of
2023 begins with Education Days where over
650 students tour Hutchinson Community
College, Hutchinson Community College Fire
Science, and Hutchinson Career and Technical
Education Academy to discover what
education and training opportunities are
available to them in support of their future
career goals. Upcoming mega tour days
include Manufacturing Day during the
Manufacturing Expo at the Kansas State,
Healthcare, Public Service Day, and Agri-
Business Day. These opportunities help young
girls and all students see what they can be in
Reno County.
Holding the Line: How to
Make and Keep Boundaries
B O S I N 3
D R . E M I L Y R I N E R
You ARE exceptional, but you're not the
exception to the rule. The hard truth is
that we cannot be everything, for
everyone, all of the time (even when
that’s the societal expectation). We have
to hold the line somewhere to take care
of ourselves, our families and loved ones,
and our work. As women, it is particularly
difficult to make and hold boundaries
without feeling judged. Let’s come
together to discuss what boundaries are,
why we need them, how to create them,
and how to hold yourself accountable.
You will leave with tips, new ideas, and
opportunities to practice these critical
skills.

Thursday, March 7, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 3 - 9 : 0 0 - 9 : 5 0
Career Aspirations of
Women in District Level
Leadership -
Superintendent or Not?
S T A T I O N 1
D R . C A R R I E M U G R I D G E
The presentation will explore the gender
dynamics within the education profession,
with a focus on women's representation in
leadership roles. Currently, women
comprise 75% of the education workforce,
52% of principals, and 78% of district-level
administrative positions. However, when it
comes to the highest leadership position
of superintendent, only 27% are women.
This analysis will delve into the profiles of
women in leadership roles who are
potential candidates for the
superintendent position. It will shed light
on who these women are, their career
aspirations, and the challenges they face
along with the support they have received
or lacked throughout their careers.
Furthermore, the presentation will discuss
strategies and initiatives aimed at
encouraging and empowering women to
aspire to and attain the position of
Superintendent. By understanding the
unique experiences and obstacles faced by
women in educational leadership, we can
work towards a more equitable
representation at the highest levels of
leadership in the field of education.
Campfire Stories -
Glamping Style
S T A T I O N 2
A M B E R W H E E L E R
Storytelling has been used for centuries
as a means of imparting wisdom. This
session will feature female leaders from
around the state sharing their stories
and the leadership lessons they've
learned along the way. Masters at
storytelling, these women will have you
laughing at "the things they don't share
in school" and tugging at heartstrings as
they share challenges along the
leadership path.
Lead Like a Duck
S I E D H O F F
T E R R I M O S E S , S T E P H A N I E
Q U I C K
Just like momma duck, we know from
experience that women can not only
lead during trying times they can do so
very successfully. Leadership requires a
number of skills. Leadership during a
crisis magnifies the need for these skills.
We will provide examples of leadership
skills learned through over 30 years in
law enforcement and a combined 40
years in education.

Thursday, March 7, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 3 - 9 : 0 0 - 9 : 5 0
Leveraging School
Climate for Engagement
and Growth
R I V E R V I E W
C H R I S T I N A M A N N , L S C S W ,
S U S A N S C H I F F E L B E I N ,
M S E D
School climate data is an important
first step in aligning the goals of
learning, wellbeing, and school
culture in a way that maximizes
growth and success. Come learn
valuable strategies for engaging staff,
student, and parent stakeholders
based on your data from the Climate
Types Report in the Authenticated
App. We’ll explore strategies from
instructional practices, to new parent
communications and engagement
tools, to opportunties for student
voice and specific skill areas, to
leadership and systems practices that
address your climate data in ways
designed to leverage the outcomes
that we all want for Kansas students.

Thursday, March 7, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 4 - 1 0 : 0 0 - 1 0 : 5 0
Big Girl Job: How a
District’s First Female
Superintendent Made
Meaningful Change
Rapidly Using Effective
Communications
Strategies
B O S I N 1 & 2
D R . R A Q U E L G R E E R , L O R I
O ’ T O O L E B U S E L T
“Wow, that’s a big job … ” No matter what
position in education or any other
industry a woman may fill, she may
encounter a statement like this at some
point in her career. Dr. Raquel Greer,
Maize USD 266’s first female
superintendent, will share her
experience stepping in to lead one of the
fastest-growing public school districts in
the state. Learn more about how she
partnered with the district
communications director to roll out a
series of effective strategies related to
leadership and communications. Hear
tips that can be applied in school
districts or individual schools of any size.
Anecdotes will also acknowledge the
unique burdens and expectations female
leaders often face and how to navigate
around them.
Strong Women: It's Up to
All of Us
B O S I N 3
D R . R A E N I L E S
Dr. Rae Niles spent 22 years in Kansas
public education before leaving her role
to join Apple, Inc. 16 years ago. After
leading the Apple Professional Learning
Team for Apple Education Rae “funtired”
—never once thinking she would find
herself back in public education as a
Kansas superintendent.
If indeed the world needs strong women,
then the first step in supporting a new
generation of strong women belongs with
each of us. Join Rae as she shares best
practices from leading a team at Apple to
the everyday application of what she
learned working for the most recognized
company on the planet. Hear how her
experience impacts daily what she is
doing as superintendent for Sedgwick
Public Schools.

Thursday, March 7, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 4 - 1 0 : 0 0 - 1 0 : 5 0
The Art and Science of
Leading in Interesting
Times
S T A T I O N 1
B R E N D A E D L E S T O N
Pronouns challenged, book bans accepted,
district lines erased, state funding
threatened, and divisive politics are but a
few of the societal uncertainties we face
today. All these issues collide in our
schools. Leading others through these
potentially volatile discussions and
decisions calls for knowledge and finesse.
Library shelves are teaming with books
and journals which speak to the volume of
research on the development of leaders.
Writings on leadership skills, styles, and
“how-to’s” are informative and valuable,
yet often tell but one side of the story of
leadership – the science of leadership. The
art of leading is a personal approach to
implementing the technical fundamentals
of leadership. This personal art can also be
consciously developed.
Appointments Project -
Empowering Women to
Serve on Appointed
Boards and Commissions
S T A T I O N 2
C A T I E B U C K I N G H A M
Attendees will learn about the need
for more women to serve on
appointed boards and commissions,
how to navigate the appointment
process at the city, county and state
level and why representation matters.
Throughout my 40-year+ career in
education, I worked under many leaders:
some self-appointed, some elected, others
by nature of their position, and still others
“voluntold.” Observing these leaders, I
realized that the science of leading is more
prevalent than the art of leading. Through
analyzing, reflecting, watching, and
listening you may strengthen your artistry
and make your leadership more effective.

Thursday, March 7, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 4 - 1 0 : 0 0 - 1 0 : 5 0
Girl Talk: Real
Conversations about
Women in Leadership
S I E D H O F F
F A I T H F L O R Y , D R . C A R R I E
M U G R I D G E
This session will give women
opportunities to have real
conversations surrounding gender
stereotypes and bias. We will ask the
audience to participate in an exercise
about implicit and explicit bias. This
will open up conversation about our
current, past, and possible future
experiences in our profession. We will
share research and provide strategies
to help partner with both women and
men to empower and grow women in
leadership. We hope this session will
allow everyone to get comfortable
with uncomfortable conversations
and have some fun with real life GIRL
TALK!
Don't Stress! Dress Your
Best (For Less!)
R I V E R V I E W
K R I S T I N M A G E T T E , A S H L E Y
R A Z A K
Building a capsule wardrobe makes it
simple to rise and shine as a leader.
By focusing on quality over quantity,
your day will begin with confident
ease instead of wasting time (and
brain power) getting ready. Take
simple steps to reinvent your
wardrobe to make your best
impression all day long. And leave
with practical, penny-pinching
strategies to keep your budget in
check — and make it easier to adapt
when you encounter different needs
or changing size.

Thursday, March 7, 2024
B R E A K O U T S E S S I O N 5 - 1 1 : 0 0 - 1 1 : 5 0
B O S I N 1 & 2
Building Level Job-Alike Session
B O S I N 3
District Level Job-Alike Session
S T A T I O N 2
School Board Member Job-Alike Session
S T A T I O N 1
Special Education Job-Alike Session
Gather in a cohort of women leaders to network and discuss
key challenges you face as an educational leader. Discussion
prompts will be provided by each groups’ facilitators to help
you problem-solve and build community. Each job-alike
session will focus on role-specific challenges, opportunities
and quick wins.

CARLA TANTILLO
PHILIBERT
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024
12:30-1:30 P.M.
BOSIN BALLROOM
Carla Tantillo Philibert has literally written the book on
collective wellbeing. She is the author of Cooling Down Your
Classroom (2012) among other works. Carla has a master’s
degree in curriculum and instruction, is a certified yoga teacher
and is a founding teacher and curriculum director of a high
school in Chicago. She has taught at both the elementary and
secondary levels, is the co-creator of Hip-Hop Yoga, and is a
highly sought after professional development provider and
keynote speaker. As the founder of Mindful Practices, Carla is
considered a thought-leader in the area of collective wellbeing
and has worked with leaders in the field such as CASEL, The
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Kripalu, and the United
Nations. Carla and her husband Rob reside in Chicago, IL with
their 2 children.

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