GCU Character Ed Summit 3: Full Schedule

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2:15pm PST

CCCE Led Activity: Round Table Discussions

Friday January 24, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST

Caitlin Sims: Coyote Room
Hitting the Reset Button on Trauma with Character Education
Join Caitlin Sims from Victory Schools as we dive into how a whole child mindset in a character education lens transforms generational trauma. Being proactive with character education from superintendents, administrators, teachers, support staff, down to students will transform reactive trauma responses.

Carolyn Mann: Javelina Room
Building Character One “Click” at a Time!
Character education extends beyond traditional classroom values, integrating essential digital citizenship practices. Educators must be equip with specific strategies to foster character development and successfully nurture respectful, online citizens. Gain access to resources and tools that promote character formation through digital citizenship.

Michael Sivertson: Lopes Main Stage
Integrating Character Education and Value Structures Within Multiple Curricular Content Areas
The discussion will explore practical strategies for integrating character education and core value structures across multiple curricular content areas. Designed for educators, it emphasizes fostering students' ethical development alongside academic learning. Participants will learn how to align lesson plans with key values such as character, community, pride, diversity, innovation, communication, and leadership, while maintaining academic rigor and engaging students in meaningful, real-world applications.

Speakers

Carolyn Mann

Outreach and Support Executive Director for Canyon Professional Development at Grand Canyon Education

Mrs. Carolyn Mann is the K12 Outreach and Support Executive Director for Canyon Professional Development at Grand Canyon Education. In this role, she extends outreach to K12 districts and schools through high-quality professional development and student engagement opportunities. Mrs... Read More →

Dr. Michael Sivertson

Principal of Youngker High School

Dr. Michael Sivertson has been an educational leader for 34 years, serving in a variety of roles. His career includes positions as a social studies teacher, department chair, high school and college coach, athletic director, assistant principal, district director of athletics and... Read More →

Caitlin Sims

Director of Schools

Caitlin Sims is a dedicated Arizona native from Maryvale whose educational philosophy emphasizes coaching, mentoring, and empowering educators to inspire lifelong learning and instill core values in students. She prioritizes positive, data-driven decision-making and values listening... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm PST
Lope Main Stage

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GCU Character Ed Summit 3

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