January 27th - Presenter List below has been updated!
Keynote Speaker — Lauren Reitzammer
Lauren’s candid style inspires audiences of all backgrounds. Her “down to earth” approach might make you laugh or possibly cry, but you will most definitely be encouraged. Lauren has a B.S. in Religion with a specialization in Women’s Ministry and has served on many a church staff and directed multiple Children’s Ministries. She is also the founder and Artistic Director of Magnify Dance Company and Magnify School of Dance. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Ryan, and they reside in Houston, Texas with their four rambunctious boys. As the mother of a child with special needs, Lauren reminds others to laugh often and treasure the “in between moments.”
Lauren’s candid style inspires audiences of all backgrounds. Her “down to earth” approach might make you laugh or possibly cry, but you will most definitely be encouraged. Lauren has a B.S. in Religion with a specialization in Women’s Ministry and has served on many a church staff and directed multiple Children’s Ministries. She is also the founder and Artistic Director of Magnify Dance Company and Magnify School of Dance. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Ryan, and they reside in Houston, Texas with their four rambunctious boys. As the mother of a child with special needs, Lauren reminds others to laugh often and treasure the “in between moments.”
Directors Track
- Thornton, Kristy - Effective Organization
- Cargill, Barbara - Fun With Physics: Super Sound & Fantastic Flight
- Chromey, Dr. Rick - Reaching the iTech Family: Understanding Millennial Parents
- Gore, Kara - Slow Down: Appreciating a Child's Nature Dev.
- Hamilton, Julie - Learning Math Through Play
- Miler, Katie - More Than ABCs
- Priddy, Christi - Toddler Power Struggles & Challenging Behavior
- Wright, Albert - Unclaimed Blessings: Realizing Every Child's Worth
- Wright, Brooke - The Healing Power of Music
Directors Track
- Thornton, Kristy - The Basics of Hiring 101
- Cargill, Barbara - Fun With Physics: Super Sound & Fantastic Flight
- Chromey, Dr. Rick - Meet the Robos: Understanding America's Newest Generation
- Gore, Kara - Wonderfully Made: Infants
- Hamilton, Julie - Dollar Store Fun: Is Your Budget Tight?
- Miler, Katie - Making & Tinkering with STEM
- Miller, Kristin - Sensory Play & Learning in Early Childhood Education ; Sensory Play Web Resource Handout
- Priddy, Christi - Dev. Milestones 1.0
- Rudolph, Rev. Kevin - The Character of Habits: The Habits of Character
- Wright, Albert - Having an Honest Conversation About Diversity
- Wright, Brooke - Music Makers: Toddler Music Time
NOTE: Lunch #1 is served during this time period
- Chromey, Dr. Rick - Teaching With Style
- Gore, Kara - Wonderfully Made: Toddler
- Miller, Kristin - Accommodating Learning Styles
- Salas, Jessica - Not Your Average Art!
- Wright, Brooke - The Benefits of Music with Infants & Toddlers
NOTE: Lunch #2 is served during this time period
Directors Track
- Wright, Albert - Unclaimed Blessings: How to See All Children As A Gift
- Davis, Leisha - Learning Through Play - Centers & Circle Time
- Goyette, Diane - The Baby Dance: Enhancing Attachment Relationships with Infants & Toddlers
- Hamilton, Julie: Learning Math Through Play, Glossary of Terms Doc, Language Doc, Mathematize Doc, Books Doc, Games Doc, Materials Support Doc, Songs Music Doc
- King, Stella - Fit & Fun For Everyone!
- Priddy, Christi - Potty Training 1010
- Rudolph, Rev. Kevin - The Character of Habits: The Habits of Character
Directors Track
- Wright, Albert - Having an Honest Conversation about Diversity
- Chromey, Dr. Rick - Motivate Me: Creating a Positive & Productive Preschool Learning Environment
- Davis, Leisha - Learning Through Play - Centers & Circle Time
- Gore, Kara - Wonderfully Made: Preschoolers
- Goyette, Diane - Connecting Games to Play with Infants & Toddlers
- Hamilton, Julie - Blocks Matter, Block Center Sheet, Block Talk, Blocks Checklist, Blocks Sample Letter
- Miller, Kristin - Sensory Play & Learning in Early Childhood Education, Sensory Play Web Resource
- Osborne, Courtney - Girls, Girls, Girls: Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice!
- Priddy, Christi - Partnering with Partners
- Rettie, Robin - Building Foundations for Self-Regulation & Social Emotional Learning in Trusting Inclusive Learning Environments
Directors Track
- Chromey, Dr. Rick - Leading With Style!
- Davis, Leisha - Learning Through Play - Centers & Circle Time
- Hamilton, Julie - Dollar Store Fun: Is Your Budget Tight?
- King, Stella - Purposeful Play
- Luna, Kirby - Alternative Discipline Using Play Therapy Techniques
- Miller, Kristin - DAP Classroom Environment: Play-Based Centers
- Priddy, Christi - Effective Communication
- Rettie, Robin - Building Foundations for Self-Regulation and Social Emotional Learning in Trusting Inclusive Learning Environments
- Salas, Jessica - Not Your Average Art!
- Wright, Albert - Working with Families In a Post-Pandemic World
- Wright, Brooke - Easing into Transitions