Featured Speakers and Special Presenters

WSSDA Annual Conference • Nov. 19-22 • Spokane Convention Center & DoubleTree Hotel

The WSSDA Annual Conference is known for offering high quality speakers who inspire, educate and entertain.  Here's the lineup for 2008:

Mark Scharenbroich  •  Opening General Session  •  Thursday, Nov. 20  •  12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Mark Scharenbroich

Mark Scharenbroich's “Nice Bike” principle connects management to front line, team member to team member, company to customer and educator to student. Mark tells the story of "Nice Bike" (which involves half-a-million Harley bikers, lots of black leather jackets, one beige rental car, and the sincere acknowledgement of what's really important) to bring home the value of recognizing, validating and making connections that move people.

Scharenbroich

 
 
Dr. Terry Bergeson  •  Special General Session  •  Friday, Nov. 21  •  8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Dr. Terry Bergeson Where do Washington’s public schools stand today, how have they adapted to ongoing changes in the system, and how are they preparing for upcoming challenges? Join State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Terry Bergeson as she delivers the annual State of Education Address Friday morning.  Bergeson’s presentation is an opportunity to reflect on the most critical issues facing our K-12 schools.

Bergeson

 
 
Dr. David Conley  •  General Session/Luncheon  •  Friday, Nov. 21  •  12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Dr. David Conley Dr. David Conley, a nationally recognized expert in school funding models, was instrumental in the development of the Full Funding Coalition’s proposal for a new K-12 finance system for Washington state. Conley’s presentation will give attendees greater insight into this groundbreaking proposal, which is centered on the concept that Washington must transition to a funding system that pays for basic education based on what it actually costs to meet the state’s expectations for student learning.

Conley

 
 
Meagan Johnson  •  General Session/Banquet  •  Friday, Nov. 21  •  6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Meagan Johnson Since 1997, Meagan Johnson has entertained and educated hundreds of audience members from all over the globe. She has written a variety of articles about the multiple generations and has been interviewed for many publications and audio programs. She wrote the Generational chapter in the book Success is A Team Effort.  As a Gen Xer, Meagan was extremely proud to be one of the youngest recipients of the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association.

Johnson

 
 
Jeff Evans • Closing General Session  •  Saturday, Nov. 22  •  10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Jeff Evans World renowned climber and adventurer Jeff Evans has established himself as one of the country’s most respected mountaineering guides and has now become one of the most sought-after adventure-based motivational speakers as well. Incorporating many stunning images from his global adventures, Jeff recounts his role as the primary climbing guide for a blind climber and his creation of systems of communication necessary to guide him successfully on mountains all over the world, culminating with the summit of Mt Everest.

Evans

 
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