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NCASA’s Annual Conference on Educational Leadership is designed for district and school leaders and presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage with your peers and learn from other districts from across the state.
Location:
Mr. Flip Flippen
Founder & Chairman, Flippen Group DBA Capturing Kids’ Hearts
Get ready to be inspired by our keynote speaker, Mr. Flip Flippen, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Capturing Kids’ Hearts® (CKH), one of North America’s premier educator training and leadership development companies. Mr. Flippen will explore the marks of an authentic and effective leader: the ability to reframe difficult situations, the skills to bring out the best in your team, and the heart to persevere. To read his full bio, click HERE!
Conference registration is only for active school administrators and not companies/consultants or those in the private sector. We offer event sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities for those who would like to connect with attendees. Contact Karen Owens for information on these opportunities or information on becoming a corporate partner.
Special Rate for groups of 10 or more $229.00.
For additional information or questions about this event, contact Karen Owens, Assistant Executive Director at kowens@ncasa.net.
AGENDA
To view and download a PDF of the FULL AGENDA, click HERE!
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
| TIME | EVENT | SPEAKER(S) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Advocacy Day Briefing | |
| 10:00 a.m. - UNTIL | Advocacy Day Visits with Lawmakers at NC Legislature | |
| 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | NCASA Board of Directors Meeting | |
| 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Attendee Early Registration | |
| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | NCSSA Board of Directors Meeting & Dinner | |
| 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
Thursday, March 27, 2025
| LEGEND: | |
|---|---|
| A. District Leadership | D. Policy, Advocacy, & Communications |
| B. School Leadership | E. Human Resources, Finance, & School Business |
| C. Student Health, Safety, & Success |
| TIME | EVENT | SPEAKER(S) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Education Marketplace | |
| 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. | Welcome & Keynote Address | |
| Keynote Address: Marks of a Leader | KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Mr. Flip Flippen, Founder & Chairman, Flippen Group DBA Capturing Kids’ Hearts | |
| Remarks From State Officials | Mo Green, State Superintendent of Public Instruction - CONFIRMED Governor Josh Stein - INVITED | |
| 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Education Marketplace Break | |
| 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | State Superintendent’s Quarterly Meeting | (CLOSED MEETING) |
| 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION 1 | |
| A. Transportation 101 | Wendy Anderson, Transportation Director; Jamie Smith, Assistant Transportation Director; and Jennifer Davis, EC Transportation Supervisor, Randolph County School System | |
| B. Building Trust is Key To Success: PSRC Migrant Education Program's Approach to Serving Migrant Families | Maria Hilario, Migrant Recruiter; Sandra Lopez, ML Lead Teacher; Jennifer Freeman, Assistant Superintendent; and Philip Oxendine, Federal Programs Director; Public Schools of Robeson County | |
| C. Post Pandemic School Safety: An Inside Job | Dr. Michael T. Williams, North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice Education Consultant | |
| D. One Chatham - What's All The Buzz About? | Dr. Amanda Moran, Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services & Instructional Support, Chatham County Schools | |
| E. Beginning Teacher Support: Capitalizing on Internal Resources to Maximize Support While Minimizing Costs | Dr. Sylvia M. Anthony-McGeachy, Director of Beginning Teachers; and Ms. Salinder Broady, Mentor Support, Nash County Public Schools | |
| 11:55 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION 2 | |
| A. Strengthening The Principal Internship: Discussion And Recommended Resources | Dr. Lauren Lampron, Director; Dr. Tony Stewart, Assistant Director, North Carolina Principal Fellows Program | |
| B. Reimagining Walkthroughs: A Coaching-Centered Approach To District Supported School Leadership | Dr. Marcy Roan, Chief Academic Officer; Dr. Katherine Thrower, Principal; and Jennifer Cox, Principal, Stokes County Schools | |
| C. Is Your District Ready For A Threat Assessment Program? An Implementation Checklist | Amy Lowder, Director of Student Safety and Well-Being, Cabarrus County Schools; and Heather Hayes, Associate Manager and BTAM Solutions, Public Consulting Group | |
| D. Navigating The Politics Of SEL | Karen Jones, PhD, Associate Professor; and Travis Lewis, EdD, Associate Professor, East Carolina University | |
| E. Teacher Recruitment And Retention In Low-Performing Schools | Bill Kessler, Principal; Dr. Chad Hovis, Director of Community Relations, Gaston County Schools | |
| 12:55 - 2:10 p.m. | Leadership Alliance Lunch & Education Marketplace | |
| 2:10 - 3:10 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION 3 | |
| A. Bringing Out The Best In Your Team | Dr. Crystal Hill, Superintendent, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; and Angelo DelliSanti, Leadership Solutions Strategist, Capturing Kids’ Hearts | |
| B. Building Strong Leadership Through Classroom Video: A Systematic Approach To Developing and Retaining Quality Educators | Kimberly Lucas, Principal; Dr. Ethan Lenker, Retired Superintendent, Pitt County Schools; and Gabriela Bravo-Chigwere, Kloud-12 | |
| C. Safeguarding What Matters Most: Strategies For School Safety And Support | Dr. Rob Jackson, Superintendent, Buncombe County Schools | |
| D. Messaging Workshop – Prepare Our Children For Life, Support Their Public Schools | Tracy Zimmerman, Vice President, Policy and Strategy, Neimand Collaborative; Chanté Russell, Communications Manager, Public School Forum of North Carolina; Dr. Mary Ann Wolf, President and Executive Director, Public School Forum of North Carolina; and Katherine Joyce, Executive Director, North Carolina Association of School Administrators | |
| E. Nurturing Young Leaders For A New Generation | 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year Team: Beckie Spears, 2024 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year; Dr. Nancy Martinez, 2024 Piedmont Triad Region Principal of the Year; Phil Rogers, 2024 Western Region Principal of the Year; Winston Pierce, 2024 North Central Region Principal of the Year; Erica Fenner-McAdoo, 2024 Sandhills Region Principal of the Year; Sonya Rinehart, 2024 Northeast Region Principal of the Year; and Christianne May, 2024 Southeast Region Principal of the Year | |
| 3:20 - 4:20 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION 4 | |
| A. Needs Based Grant: Before During and After | Chad Calhoun, Superintendent; Jennifer Gregory, Associate Superintendent; Shana Cook, Technology Director; and Beth Edwards, Finance Director, Mitchell County Schools | |
| B. Mentally Fit Leadership | Quintin Mangano, Principal, Nash County Public Schools | |
| C. Creating Distraction-Free Classrooms Through The Use Of Yondr Pouches | Tracy Fowler, Senior Executive Director of Student Services; Chris Poston, Senior Executive Director of Excellence and Opportunity; Dr. Randy St. Clair, Principal; and Bradyn Robinson, Principal, Chatham County Schools | |
| D. Successfully Navigating The Local School Funding Process | Dr. Rhonda Schuhler, Superintendent, Franklin County Schools | |
| E. Creating A Coaching Leader Culture | Dr. Seth N. Brown, Director of Educator Support and Leadership Development; Dr. Steve M. Lassiter, Jr., Superintendent; and Dr. Kamara Roach, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Pitt County Schools | |
| 4:20 - 5:30 p.m. | President’s Circle Reception |
Friday, March 28, 2025
| LEGEND: | |
|---|---|
| A. District Leadership | D. Policy, Advocacy, & Communications |
| B. School Leadership | E. Human Resources, Finance, & School Business |
| C. Student Health, Safety, & Success |
| TIME | EVENT | SPEAKER(S) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Education Marketplace | |
| 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. | Leading through Crisis: Lessons Learned From Hurricane Helene | Panel Moderated by Dr. Don Phipps, Superintendent, Caldwell County Schools & NCSSA President |
| FEATURING: Dr. Eisa Cox, Ashe County Schools; Dr. Rob Jackson, Buncombe County Schools; Mr. Chad Calhoun, Mitchell County Schools; and Ms. Kathy Amos, Yancey County Schools | ||
| NCASA Awards Presentation | ||
| 10:15 - 10:35 a.m. | Education Marketplace Break | |
| 10:35 - 11:35 a.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION 5 | |
| A. Cultivating Excellence Through A Collaborative Leadership Approach That Emphasizes High Expectations and Good Communication | Dr. Stephen Fisher, Superintendent, Cleveland County Schools | |
| B. Thriving in Leadership: Safeguarding Your Passion | Dr. Patrick Greene, Principal, Greene County Schools; Donna Bledsoe, Principal, Surry County Schools | |
| C. "Heartware" + "Hardware" A Comprehensive School Safety Plan | Dr. Leondus Farrow, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services & Operations; Christy Grant, Executive Director of EC & Student Support Services; Tekeyla Jones, Assistant Director of Student Services and Special Education; and Tracy Barnes, Student Support Services Coordinator/SIS Liaison, Nash County Public Schools | |
| D. Local Public Schools Are THE BEST CHOICE: How To Talk Out Loud About It | Mebane Rash, CEO, EdNC; Jessica Swencki, Board of Directors, NCSPRA | |
| E. Challenging Yourself and Your Team for Success | Dr. Barry Williams, Superintendent, Gates County Public Schools | |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | BREAKOUT SESSION 6 | |
| A. Are You AI-Ready? | PowerSchool | |
| B. The Power of Engagement: Transforming Schools Through Student, School, And Community Collaboration | Brittany Roberts, Assistant Principal, Asheboro City Schools; and Marvin Smith, Principal, Montgomery County Schools | |
| C. Beyond Suspensions: Enhancing School Safety Through a Restorative Code of Conduct | Dr. Chanda Battle, Director of Student Support Services, Edgecombe County Public Schools; and Dr. Leondus Farrow, Jr., Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services and Operations, Nash County Public Schools | |
| D. North Carolina’s School Finance System | Dr. Lauren Fox, Senior Director of Policy and Research; Elizabeth Paul, Policy and Research Manager; and Dr. Mary Ann Wolf, President and Executive Director, Public School Forum of North Carolina | |
| E. Empowering Educators, Expanding Impact: Cabarrus County Schools’ Advanced Teaching Roles | Christie Caputo Teacher Leadership Specialist; Courtlyn Reeves, Assistant Superintendent; and Michael Petersen, Human Resources Coordinator, Cabarrus County Schools | |
| 12:45 p.m. | Adjournment |
** See the tabbed section below for updated information about the 2025 Conference on Educational Leadership. Planning for this upcoming event is ongoing and materials in the tabs will be updated as new information becomes available. **
NCASA Advocacy Day
March 26, 2025 | NC General Assembly
With the recent major expansion of state funding for private school vouchers, it is now more important than ever for public school leaders to speak up to ask lawmakers and other state leaders to “Support Our Local Public Schools!”
To facilitate this important conversation, the North Carolina Association of School Administrators (NCASA) will host an Advocacy Day on March 26, 2025 as part of our outstanding 2025 Conference on Educational Leadership activities. Sign up for free and come to Raleigh to meet with your own NC House and NC Senate members to highlight the great things your school or district is doing to support students as well as the needs you have that you would like lawmakers to address during this legislative session.
Make plans now to participate and make your voice heard in seeking increased Support for Our Local Public Schools and look for additional details from NCASA closer to the event.
To get more information and additional reources for this event, click HERE!
Raleigh Marriott City Center
500 Fayetteville St, Raleigh NC 27601
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Exhibit at the 2025 CEL!
Hundreds of superintendents, principals, and other school leaders from across North Carolina and all facets of school administration will attend NCASA’s 2025 Conference on Educational Leadership, the state’s premier annual gathering of K-12 administrators. Put your message in front of key decision makers by participating in our Education Marketplace and including your company’s advertisement in our printed Education Marketplace Directory. The NCASA Annual Conference is a can’t-miss opportunity to showcase your company and connect with your target audience!
Click the button below to register as an Exhibitor at the 2025 Conference on Educational Leadership
NOTE: On the registration page, select “Exhibitor” in the drop-down menu, add your booth on the Sessions tab.
Contact Karen Owens with questions or assistance registering.
