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GCU Character Ed Summit 3
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Friday, January 24
 

8:00am PST

Registration
Friday January 24, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am PST
Main Room
Friday January 24, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am PST
Main Room
  Registration

8:30am PST

Breakfast and Networking
Friday January 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PST
Main Room
Friday January 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PST
Main Room
  Lunch/Extended Break

9:00am PST

CCCE Team Welcome
Friday January 24, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am PST
Lope Main Stage
Friday January 24, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am PST
Lope Main Stage
  Opening Sessions/Welcome

9:45am PST

The Journey to Flourish: Educators’ Impact on the Timeline of Life
Friday January 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Lope Main Stage
Every educator holds a unique and powerful role in shaping the holistic development of their students. The journey to flourish, though, must break through the cycle of annual school year calendars in individual classrooms and begin to permeate the entirety of the school culture. In this session, we will explore the foundational idea of character as something that is caught, taught, and sought and the impact this paradigm may have on creating a flourishing community in our schools.
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 →
Friday January 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Lope Main Stage
  Keynote Speaker

10:45am PST

Break
Friday January 24, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PST
Main Room
Friday January 24, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PST
Main Room
  Short Break

11:00am PST

Beyond the Classroom: Making a Real-World Impact through Service Learning
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Javelina Room
Service learning allows students to practice character skills and learn course standards while serving the community. Learn practical ways to incorporate service learning into your classroom.
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 →
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Javelina Room
  Parallel Breakouts

11:00am PST

Empowering Educators: The Importance of Teacher Self-Awareness and Character Education for Effective Teaching
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Roadrunner Room
This session delves into how educators' self-awareness influences their teaching practices and relationships with students. We will highlight the role of character education in fostering a supportive and ethical learning environment, showing how teachers who model self-reflection and strong values can inspire the same in their students. Attendees will gain insights and practical strategies for integrating self-awareness and character education into their classrooms for a transformative impact.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Ness

Samantha Ness

Social Science Teacher
Samantha (Sam), is a sixth-year Social Science teacher in the West Valley of Phoenix, a two time Gilder Lehrman awardee, National World War I Museum and Memorial fellow, and fellow with the University of Michigan. Graduating from Grand Canyon University in 2018 and relocating from... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Roadrunner Room
  Parallel Breakouts

11:00am PST

The Student Experience: More Than Just a Slogan on the Wall
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Lope Main Stage
Are the words on the marquee of your school or the mission statements printed on the banners in your hallways indicative of the school experience that your students perceive each day? The words we paint on the walls of the school or the pledges we recite during morning announcements may be empty promises if we are not acutely aware of the student experience in our schools. In this session, we will explore the idea of the student experience, the role of character development, and implications for change to positively impact our school community.
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 →
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Lope Main Stage
  Parallel Breakouts

11:00am PST

Vision with Balance
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Cardinal Room
As educators, we must maintain Vision to see that our work will bear fruit, gradually, in time through the lives of our students. Vision will keep us from simply becoming efficient decision makers or effective problems solvers; we must be school leaders who shape culture by finding the balance between principles and people; between compliance and character. The session breakdown will begin with emphasizing the importance of Vision with perspective to discern the comma pitfalls of educators and school leaderships when it comes to fostering virtue literacy and character development.
Speakers
avatar for Kyle Navarrette

Kyle Navarrette

Headmaster of Glendale Preparatory Academy
Kyle Navarrette brings two decades of teaching and administrative experience in private Christian, charter, and classical education in Arizona. For the past seven years, Mr. Navarrette has served as Headmaster of Glendale Preparatory Academy, a 6th through 12th grade classical charter... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Cardinal Room
  Parallel Breakouts

12:00pm PST

Lunch
Friday January 24, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Main Room
Friday January 24, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
Main Room
  Lunch/Extended Break

1:00pm PST

Vision with Balance
Friday January 24, 2025 1:00pm - 1:15pm PST
Cardinal Room
As educators, we must maintain Vision to see that our work will bear fruit, gradually, in time through the lives of our students. Vision will keep us from simply becoming efficient decision makers or effective problems solvers; we must be school leaders who shape culture by finding the balance between principles and people; between compliance and character. The session breakdown will begin with emphasizing the importance of Vision with perspective to discern the comma pitfalls of educators and school leaderships when it comes to fostering virtue literacy and character development.
Speakers
avatar for Kyle Navarrette

Kyle Navarrette

Headmaster of Glendale Preparatory Academy
Kyle Navarrette brings two decades of teaching and administrative experience in private Christian, charter, and classical education in Arizona. For the past seven years, Mr. Navarrette has served as Headmaster of Glendale Preparatory Academy, a 6th through 12th grade classical charter... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 1:00pm - 1:15pm PST
Cardinal Room
  Parallel Breakouts

1:00pm PST

Beyond the Classroom: Making a Real-World Impact through Service Learning
Friday January 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Javelina Room
Service learning allows students to practice character skills and learn course standards while serving the community. Learn practical ways to incorporate service learning into your classroom.
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 →
Friday January 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Javelina Room
  Parallel Breakouts

1:00pm PST

Empowering Educators: The Importance of Teacher Self-Awareness and Character Education for Effective Teaching
Friday January 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Roadrunner Room
This session delves into how educators' self-awareness influences their teaching practices and relationships with students. We will highlight the role of character education in fostering a supportive and ethical learning environment, showing how teachers who model self-reflection and strong values can inspire the same in their students. Attendees will gain insights and practical strategies for integrating self-awareness and character education into their classrooms for a transformative impact.
Speakers
avatar for Samantha Ness

Samantha Ness

Social Science Teacher
Samantha (Sam), is a sixth-year Social Science teacher in the West Valley of Phoenix, a two time Gilder Lehrman awardee, National World War I Museum and Memorial fellow, and fellow with the University of Michigan. Graduating from Grand Canyon University in 2018 and relocating from... Read More →
Friday January 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Roadrunner Room
  Parallel Breakouts

1:00pm PST

The Student Experience: More Than Just a Slogan on the Wall
Friday January 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Lope Main Stage
Are the words on the marquee of your school or the mission statements printed on the banners in your hallways indicative of the school experience that your students perceive each day? The words we paint on the walls of the school or the pledges we recite during morning announcements may be empty promises if we are not acutely aware of the student experience in our schools. In this session, we will explore the idea of the student experience, the role of character development, and implications for change to positively impact our school community.
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 →
Friday January 24, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Lope Main Stage
  Parallel Breakouts

2:00pm PST

Break
Friday January 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:15pm PST
Main Room
Friday January 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:15pm PST
Main Room
  Short Break

2:00pm PST

CCCE Led Activity: Round Table Discussions
Friday January 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Lope Main Stage
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.
Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Mann

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 →
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 →
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 →
Friday January 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Lope Main Stage
  Activity

3:30pm PST

Closing Remarks
Friday January 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
Main Room
Friday January 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
Main Room
  Closing/ End of Day
 
Saturday, January 25
 

8:00am PST

Registration
Saturday January 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am PST
Main Room
Saturday January 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am PST
Main Room
  Registration

8:30am PST

Breakfast and Networking
Saturday January 25, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PST
Main Room
Saturday January 25, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am PST
Main Room
  Lunch/Extended Break

9:00am PST

CCCE Team Welcome
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PST
Lope Main Stage
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PST
Lope Main Stage
  Opening Sessions/Welcome

9:30am PST

Building a Culture of Character that Lasts: Strategies for Long-Term Impact
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:45am PST
Lope Main Stage
Creating a school culture based on character takes time and intentionality.  Learning ways to build a school culture that has an impact for many years to come.
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 9:30am - 10:45am PST
Lope Main Stage
  Keynote Speaker

10:45am PST

Break
Saturday January 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PST
Main Room
Saturday January 25, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PST
Main Room
  Short Break

11:00am PST

CCCE Led Activity
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm PST
Lope Main Stage
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:15pm PST
Lope Main Stage
  Activity

12:15pm PST

Lunch
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm PST
Main Room
Saturday January 25, 2025 12:15pm - 1:15pm PST
Main Room
  Lunch/Extended Break

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
  Parallel Breakouts

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

2:15pm PST

Break
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:15pm - 2:30pm PST
Main Room
Saturday January 25, 2025 2:15pm - 2:30pm PST
Main Room
  Short Break

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
  Parallel Breakouts

3:30pm PST

Closing Remarks
Saturday January 25, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
Main Room
Feedback Survey
Saturday January 25, 2025 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
Main Room
  Closing/ End of Day
 
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