Dr. Frank Rudnesky will be our keynote speaker during the Opening Ceremony on Friday.
From Dr. Rudnesky's website:
"Dr. Frank Rudnesky draws on his experience as an accomplished teacher, middle school principal, and leader to deliver a powerful message. A happy school outperforms an unhappy school. Bring a positive climate and culture to your building through leadership opportunities for everyone. As you listen to Dr. R.’s stories of his unconventional journey in education and life, it will get you “Fired Up” to pursue your passion and empower others to find their passion.
Frank has delivered his captivating keynotes and presentations to hundreds of audiences. Dr. Rudnesky’s style of storytelling and audience engagement has connected people around the world to believe in themselves and their future. His enthusiasm and positive energy are contagious.Dr. R. has authored numerous articles and books published in the areas of leadership and technology influence including the second edition of 50 Great Things Leaders Do: Let’s Get Fired Up! Frank’s accolades include his induction into the Jostens Renaissance Educators Hall of Fame."
Dr. R will also be leading some breakout sessions during the conference on Saturday!
To learn more about him and his message: inspire-leadership.com/
Mr. Aric Jackson will be our keynote speaker during the Closing Ceremony on Saturday.
From Mr. Aric Jackson's website:
"For over a decade, people have allowed themselves to be inspired and motivated by the words of Mr. Aric Jackson. His mission is to Teach, Inspire, and Encourage all those who hear him, and to take the challenge of helping others pursue their goals and dreams.
What began as passionate poetry designed to uplift the spirit has turned into the pursuit of effecting attitudes and changing conventional thought. A charismatic and genuinely heartfelt communicator, Aric truly electrifies an audience.
After realizing how effected his audiences were by the poetry he would share, Aric began to feel the tug of moving to the next level with his words. Selected as "Best New Speaker" in 2000 by the Chicago Chapter of the International Speech Organization, Toastmasters, this recognition made him realize how much he wanted to pursue this and how much a void needed to be filled with students, youth, and grownups across America.
Watching him speak on stage helps you realize why he is such a unique and gifted orator. For it takes a genuine speaker to present information with shared experience, passion to research a topic much deeper, and to share that information with the audience using skills that will make it a memorable and exciting experience for all.
Aric has he served as the Keynote Speaker for such organizations as Future Business Leaders of America, Health Occupation Students Association, DECA,FCCLA, National Association of Secondary School Principals LEAD Conferences, and many Statewide Student Council Conferences across the country, plus his message has been televised in over 65 countries."
To learn more about him and his message: www.aricspeaks.com/