Raelene Ostberg- National Keynote Speaker and the Founder of Thriving Together, LLC an international organization passionately committed to supporting early childhood educators in their vital mission of caring for and educating young children. Raelene is an expert trainer for the states of MN, WI and NY.  www.thriving-together.com Raelene provides engaging, inspiring, and transformative educational experiences to support early childhood educators in their critical work. With the vital support of childcare providers, Raelene was able to raise her two daughters, work 20 years in early childhood classrooms, study stress with Mayo’s Stress-free Living Program, and obtain a BA in Theater and an M.Ed. in Family Education from the University of Minnesota. The last 14 years, Raelene has entertained and inspired thousands of early childhood professionals who appreciate her realistic, evidence-based strategies with immediate application. Raelene’s dynamic energy, infectious enthusiasm, and theatrical storytelling that bring the techniques to life!

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Chase Mielke M.Ed. - an award-winning educator, writer, and speaker focusing on preventing teacher burnout and increasing student engagement. He has been awarded multiple honors, including being a Michigan Teacher of the Year nominee and an Allegan County “Outstanding People for Education” recipient. For his work minimizing the achievement gap with at-risk high schoolers, his Positive Psychology program received a Michigan Association of School Administrator’s “Winner’s Circle Award.” The program teaches concepts of positive emotion, engagement, meaning, and accomplishment to hundreds of students each year, especially at-risk high schoolers. Consistently, students reduce failure rates by at least 50% each year. In addition to modeling excellence as an educator, his writing has been featured on We Are Teachers, Huffpost, Edutopia, and EdPost. He received a WordPress “Freshly Pressed” distinction for his viral blog and video “What Students Really Need to Hear,” which has been used across the world to motivate students. As an engaging, nationally recognized speaker, he has traveled across the nation to speak with students and educators on topics of resilience, mindset, applied neuroscience, and positive psychology. 

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Alyssa Blask Campbell M.Ed. - is a leading voice in emotional development and regulation, the founder of Seed & Sew, & CEO of Seed & Sew | Bestselling Author | Emotional Development Expert

Alyssa Blask Campbell is a globally recognized expert in emotional development and co-creator of the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) Method. Alyssa works with schools and organizations worldwide to build emotionally intelligent environments through research-backed tools and practical implementation support. Alyssa’s work is entirely data-driven and grounded in the nervous system —delivering in her opening presentation, Looking Beneath the Behavior, while being incredibly warm, accessible, and story-rich she is known for helping diverse audiences who wear many hats feel seen, understood, and supported in the complexity of caring for children across ages, settings, and roles. Alyssa blends research, humor, and storytelling in a way that inspires learning and connection while giving people practical tools they can use immediately.Alyssa Blask Campbell is the New York Times bestselling author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions and the USA Today bestselling Big Kids, Bigger Feelings.

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Christophe Fox- Mentalist & Mind Performance Expert; Consultant on Human Behavior & Perception   

Christophe Fox is a mentalist and magician who blends live performance with meaningful ideas to create memorable corporate experiences. His work has been featured on CBS, FOX, ABC, TEDx, and MSNBC, and he performs at corporate events of all sizes. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, and public figures, creating interactive experiences that capture attention and bring audiences fully into the moment. Using performance as a storytelling tool, Christophe explores themes of focus, resilience, and performing under pressure. The result is an experience that is engaging, thoughtful, and designed to stay with audiences long after the event ends.

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