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2025 Summer Leadership Conference
Leading Today - Inspiring Tomorrow:
Strengthening Public Education
Delta Hotels by Marriott, 240 Brownlow Ave. Dartmouth, NS
A day and a half conference featuring keynotes and concurrent sessions.
A day and a half conference featuring keynotes and concurrent sessions.
Cancellation Policy:
We understand that sometimes plans have to change.
If this occurs, please contact Faye at flennerton@elcns.ca ASAP to cancel your registration.
We will be happy to refund 100% of your registration fee up to August 1, 2025.
After this date, a $100 cancellation fee will be applied.
The goal of this event is to bring educational leaders together from across the province of Nova Scotia to further examine this topic together.
The goal of this event is to bring educational leaders together from across the province of Nova Scotia to further examine this topic together.
SPEAKERS AND SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
SPEAKERS AND SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Monday, August 11, 2025
Monday, August 11, 2025
(evening)
(evening)
Opening Keynote
Opening Keynote
Monday Evening Entertainment
Monday Evening Entertainment
Sandy Bottom Duo
Sandy Bottom Duo
An acoustic duo with good times in mind.
Serving up classic harmony favs, and sprinkling 70s, 80s, and 90s love.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Opening Keynote
Opening Keynote
"The Power of Pressure"
"The Power of Pressure"
Dane Jensen
Dane Jensen
Chief Executive Officer of Third Factor
Acclaimed Speaker
Instructor at Queen’s University
and the University of North Carolina
Regular contributor to Harvard Business Review
Author of The Power of Pressure (HarperCollins)
Tuesday Concurrent Sessions
Tuesday Concurrent Sessions
Leadership Stream
Leadership Stream
"Beyond the Books:
Cultivating a Village of Care"
Rejean Willis, PhD
(RSW, MSW, Clinical Specialist)
(morning only)
"Beyond Burnout:
"Beyond Burnout:
Building Capacity for Sustainable Leadership in Education"
Building Capacity for Sustainable Leadership in Education"
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
(Team)
(Team)
"Safe Schools"
"Safe Schools"
Annie Baert
Annie Baert
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
(morning only)
Andrew Coates
Andrew Coates
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
(morning only)
Alicia Nolan
Alicia Nolan
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
(morning only)
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
(Team)
(Team)
"Mi'kmaw Ways of Knowing and Doing and Wholistic Educational Success"
"Mi'kmaw Ways of Knowing and Doing and Wholistic Educational Success"
Beth McInnis
Beth McInnis
Lead Equity Consultant Mi'kmaw Services Branch Depart of Education and Early Childhood Development
Lead Equity Consultant Mi'kmaw Services Branch Depart of Education and Early Childhood Development
(afternoon only)
Rod Francis
Rod Francis
Executive Director of Equity and Engagement with the Dept of Health and Wellness
Executive Director of Equity and Engagement with the Dept of Health and Wellness
(afternoon only)
"Building a Sense of Community
Through a Relational Approach"
Glenn Thompson
Glenn Thompson
Student Equity Consultant
Student Equity Consultant
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education
(afternoon only)
"Parlons tempérament : la création d'une communauté d'apprenants pour soutenir le développement de compétences sociales et émotionnelles"
Dr. Elizabeth Harvey
Dr. Elizabeth Harvey
Inclusive Education Expert
Inclusive Education Expert
FRENCH SESSION
FRENCH SESSION
(afternoon only)
Tuesday Morning & Afternoon Concurrent Sessions Communication Stream
Tuesday Morning & Afternoon Concurrent Sessions Communication Stream
(Team)
(Team)
"Stakeholder Engagement During Times of Outrage, Distrust and Misinformation"
"Stakeholder Engagement During Times of Outrage, Distrust and Misinformation"
Jeff Brennan
Jeff Brennan
Senior Director, Iris Communications
Senior Director, Iris Communications
(morning and afternoon)
Trevor Floyd
Trevor Floyd
Partner, Iris Communications
Partner, Iris Communications
(morning and afternoon)
Sean Lewis
Sean Lewis
Partner, Iris Communications
Partner, Iris Communications
(morning and afternoon)
Ashley MacMillan
Ashley MacMillan
Associate, Iris Communications
Associate, Iris Communications
(morning and afternoon)
Tyler Cameron
Tyler Cameron
Director, Iris Communications
Director, Iris Communications
(morning and afternoon)
Ben Wishart
Ben Wishart
Consultant, Iris Communications
Consultant, Iris Communications
(morning and afternoon)
Robert Newcombe
Robert Newcombe
CEO & Founder, AI-First Consulting
CEO & Founder, AI-First Consulting
(morning and afternoon)
Alexandra Theroux
Alexandra Theroux
AI Operations Specialist, AI-First Consulting
AI Operations Specialist, AI-First Consulting
(morning and afternoon)
Closing Keynote
Closing Keynote
"Assessing Race Based Trauma:
"Assessing Race Based Trauma:
Harms and Exposures to ANS Youth"
Harms and Exposures to ANS Youth"
Venue
Venue
240 Brownlow Ave., Dartmouth, NS
240 Brownlow Ave., Dartmouth, NS
Welcome to Delta Hotels Dartmouth, located at the doorstep of the Burnside Industrial Park and near Dartmouth Crossing, Mic Mac Mall and downtown Halifax. Our rooms and suites showcase luxury with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, spacious showers and comfortable beds. Whether visiting Nova Scotia for business or pleasure, our location is ideal for your next work trip or weekend getaway. Rise and shine to a variety of fresh breakfast offerings and Starbucks® coffee. Visit our expansive fitness centre, pool or yoga studio for your daily workout. Enjoy a chef-prepared meal in the comfort of your room or suite, or visit our modern on-site restaurant. The Pitch & Pivot Social Room serves handcrafted cocktails and locally inspired cuisine in addition to hot and cold grab-and-go items. With over 8,600 square feet of modern event space, our stylish venues are perfect for hosting your next meeting or social event. Expect nothing short of an extraordinary stay at Delta Hotels Dartmouth
Welcome to Delta Hotels Dartmouth, located at the doorstep of the Burnside Industrial Park and near Dartmouth Crossing, Mic Mac Mall and downtown Halifax. Our rooms and suites showcase luxury with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, spacious showers and comfortable beds. Whether visiting Nova Scotia for business or pleasure, our location is ideal for your next work trip or weekend getaway. Rise and shine to a variety of fresh breakfast offerings and Starbucks® coffee. Visit our expansive fitness centre, pool or yoga studio for your daily workout. Enjoy a chef-prepared meal in the comfort of your room or suite, or visit our modern on-site restaurant. The Pitch & Pivot Social Room serves handcrafted cocktails and locally inspired cuisine in addition to hot and cold grab-and-go items. With over 8,600 square feet of modern event space, our stylish venues are perfect for hosting your next meeting or social event. Expect nothing short of an extraordinary stay at Delta Hotels Dartmouth
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