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Featured Speakers and Special Presenters |
The WSSDA Annual Conference is
known for offering high quality speakers who inspire,
educate and entertain. Here's the lineup for 2008:
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Mark Scharenbroich • Opening General
Session • Thursday, Nov. 20 •
12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
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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. |
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Dr. Terry Bergeson • Special General
Session • Friday, Nov. 21 •
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
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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. |
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Dr. David Conley • General
Session/Luncheon • Friday, Nov. 21
• 12:00 Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
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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. |
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Meagan Johnson • General
Session/Banquet • Friday, Nov. 21
• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
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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. |
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Jeff Evans • Closing General Session
• Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10:15 -
11:45 a.m. |
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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. |
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Association • 221 College St. NE • Olympia, WA 98516
Tel: 360/493-9231 • Fax: 360/493-9247 • E-mail:
mail@wssda.org |
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