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Saturday, January 25
 

1:15pm PST

Be VICTORIOUS: Character Education within ALL Stakeholders
Saturday January 25, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Cardinal Room
Join Caitlin Sims from Victory Schools as she guides you in customizing your character education system to be encompassed in who you are and your school's way. We will map out character education for your school system in the areas of curriculum and instruction, behavior management, staff development, family engagement, operations, even budgets!
Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Sims

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 →
Saturday January 25, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Cardinal Room
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1:15pm PST

Building and Sustaining a School Community Focused on Shared Values and an Expectation of Excellence
Saturday January 25, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Coyote Room
This session outlines strategies for building and sustaining a school community rooted in shared values and a commitment to excellence. It highlights the importance of hiring for character to ensure new staff align with the school’s core values, as well as maintaining high staff morale through supportive practices. Continuous character-focused professional development is emphasized to reinforce shared expectations and equip staff with tools to foster a positive environment. The interactive presentation also addresses ways to celebrate achievements and strengthen collaboration among staff, students, and families, creating a culture where everyone is motivated and committed to growth.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michael Sivertson

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 →
Saturday January 25, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Coyote Room
  Parallel Breakouts

1:15pm PST

Exploring Virtue-Based Leadership in Ethical Decision Making
Saturday January 25, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Lope Main Stage
A school leader makes countless decisions each day that impact every facet of the school community. Many, if not most, of these decisions are made in the gray area of the school day, moments for which there is no easy approach or “yes” or “no” answer. This gray area of our decisions is filled with the unique needs and lived experiences of the families we lead. How, then, are we to make decisions when the unique needs of the families we serve do not fit neatly into compartmentalized boxes of policy language. In this session, we will explore the importance of Practical Wisdom in Ethical Decision Making using cinematic quality dilemma films.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lance Forman

Dr. Lance Forman

Associate Professor and Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Lipscomb University
Lance Forman is an Associate Professor and Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Lipscomb University. While his official capacities involve working with aspiring school leaders, he serves the College of Education in a number of ways in including supporting the Ed.D. program... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Lope Main Stage
  Parallel Breakouts

1:15pm PST

Ways to Measure What Matters: Assessment Ideas for Growth in Character Education
Saturday January 25, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Javelina Room
Assessing character in schools is a challenge. This session will provide practical tools to assess character growth in the school culture and personal character growth.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kara Chism

Dr. Kara Chism

Director of the M.S. in Instructional Leadership program for Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education
Dr. Kara Chism is the Director of the Master of Science in Instructional Leadership program for Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education, assistant professor in the educational leadership graduate program, and a consultant for the character education non-profit, The... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PST
Javelina Room
  Parallel Breakouts

2:30pm PST

Be VICTORIOUS: Character Education within ALL Stakeholders
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Cardinal Room
Join Caitlin Sims from Victory Schools as she guides you in customizing your character education system to be encompassed in who you are and your school's way. We will map out character education for your school system in the areas of curriculum and instruction, behavior management, staff development, family engagement, operations, even budgets!
Speakers
avatar for Caitlin Sims

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 →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Cardinal Room
  Parallel Breakouts

2:30pm PST

Building and Sustaining a School Community Focused on Shared Values and an Expectation of Excellence
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Coyote Room
This session outlines strategies for building and sustaining a school community rooted in shared values and a commitment to excellence. It highlights the importance of hiring for character to ensure new staff align with the school’s core values, as well as maintaining high staff morale through supportive practices. Continuous character-focused professional development is emphasized to reinforce shared expectations and equip staff with tools to foster a positive environment. The interactive presentation also addresses ways to celebrate achievements and strengthen collaboration among staff, students, and families, creating a culture where everyone is motivated and committed to growth.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Michael Sivertson

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 →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Coyote Room
  Parallel Breakouts

2:30pm PST

Exploring Virtue-Based Leadership in Ethical Decision Making
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Lope Main Stage
A school leader makes countless decisions each day that impact every facet of the school community. Many, if not most, of these decisions are made in the gray area of the school day, moments for which there is no easy approach or “yes” or “no” answer. This gray area of our decisions is filled with the unique needs and lived experiences of the families we lead. How, then, are we to make decisions when the unique needs of the families we serve do not fit neatly into compartmentalized boxes of policy language. In this session, we will explore the importance of Practical Wisdom in Ethical Decision Making using cinematic quality dilemma films.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lance Forman

Dr. Lance Forman

Associate Professor and Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Lipscomb University
Lance Forman is an Associate Professor and Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Lipscomb University. While his official capacities involve working with aspiring school leaders, he serves the College of Education in a number of ways in including supporting the Ed.D. program... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Lope Main Stage
  Parallel Breakouts

2:30pm PST

Ways to Measure What Matters: Assessment Ideas for Growth in Character Education
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Javelina Room
Assessing character in schools is a challenge. This session will provide practical tools to assess character growth in the school culture and personal character growth.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kara Chism

Dr. Kara Chism

Director of the M.S. in Instructional Leadership program for Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education
Dr. Kara Chism is the Director of the Master of Science in Instructional Leadership program for Samford University’s Orlean Beeson School of Education, assistant professor in the educational leadership graduate program, and a consultant for the character education non-profit, The... Read More →
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Javelina Room
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