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2025 Principalooza
Tuesday, April 22
 

8:00am MDT

Registration
Tuesday April 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Foyer
Presenters
avatar for Quinn Kellis

Quinn Kellis

USBE School Leadership Coordinator - Rural Schools, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Quinn Kellis is a former superintendent who now serves the Utah State Board of Education in the areas of school leadership development, rural schools liaison, State Online Education Program, Accreditation, and oversees the Technology Supported Learning team. Dr. Kellis also works... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Foyer
  Pinned Sessions

8:30am MDT

Welcome and Keynote Superintendent Sydnee Dickson
Tuesday April 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Ballroom
Presenters
avatar for Sydnee Dickson

Sydnee Dickson

State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Utah State Board of Education
I am passionate about ensuring all students have access daily to competent, caring teachers and leaders and that these adults have the support they need to do their best work.
avatar for Quinn Kellis

Quinn Kellis

USBE School Leadership Coordinator - Rural Schools, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Quinn Kellis is a former superintendent who now serves the Utah State Board of Education in the areas of school leadership development, rural schools liaison, State Online Education Program, Accreditation, and oversees the Technology Supported Learning team. Dr. Kellis also works... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am MDT
Ballroom
  Pinned Sessions

9:30am MDT

Chill Pill for the Principal: Don't Lose All Your Marbles
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Cascade A
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Knight

Michelle Knight

Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Michelle Knight, MHA & MBA, is the Threat & Crisis Response Support Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) focusing on digital threat assessment, suicide prevention, and mental health resources for K-12 schools. She has presented nationally on the topic of youth suicide... Read More →
TB
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Cascade A
  Session #1

9:30am MDT

Elementary - Leadership Strategies for Increasing Outcomes for SWD
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Cascade B
Presenters
SD

Sara Doutre

Special Education School Improvement Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Cascade B
  Session #1

9:30am MDT

Having Difficult Conversations with Parents and Employees
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Cascade C
Presenters
avatar for Darin Nielsen

Darin Nielsen

Associate superintendent Pub Ins, UBSE
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Cascade C
  Session #1

9:30am MDT

Inclusion Strategies for Success - Portait of Meaningful Inclusion
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Soldier Creek
Presenters
avatar for Lindsey Cunningham

Lindsey Cunningham

Instructional Support for Inclusive Practices, Utah State Board of Education
IEP Reflective Framework
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Soldier Creek
  Session #1

9:30am MDT

Leadership to Build School Wide Collective Efficacy LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Cascade D
Presenters
avatar for Katie Jones

Katie Jones

Educator Development Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Katie Jones has been an educator and instructional coach in Utah for 28 years in both elementary and secondary classrooms. She is currently serving as the USBE Educator Development Specialist and is leading the Collective Efficacy Initiative. She is passionate about collaboration... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Cascade D
  Session #1

9:30am MDT

Leveraging Preschool Outcomes Data to Enhance Kindergarten Learning LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Battle Creek
Presenters
avatar for Katrina Herd

Katrina Herd

Preschool Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Katrina Herd has a dual BA in Early Childhood and Elementary education, a master’s in education with an emphasis in early numeracy, and she holds a current dual Utah teaching license in PK-3 and 1-8 grades with a TESOL endorsement. Katrina completed her doctorate degree in Educational... Read More →
DB
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Battle Creek
  Session #1

9:30am MDT

Making Your Leadership Life Easier through AI (For You and Others) LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Cascade E
Presenters
avatar for Winters

Winters

AI Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Matthew Winters is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Specialist for USBE, the Utah State Board of Education. He was formerly a product manager and statewide trainer for Utah Education Network, specializing in Google Workspaces for Edu. He was also the Utah Coalition for... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Cascade E
  Session #1

9:30am MDT

Portrait of a Graduate LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Hobble Creek
Presenters
avatar for Sarah Young

Sarah Young

Chief of Staff, Utah State Board of Education
Sarah Young is the Chief of Staff with the Utah State Board of Education and she works to bring next generation learning to Utah’s public schools. Her projects have included the state’s Digital Teaching and Learning initiative and development of Utah’s Portrait of a Graduate... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Hobble Creek
  Session #1

9:30am MDT

Principal Coaching Special Project LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Silver Creek
Presenters
KV

Kulsum Vahkaria

Director of Instructional Coaching, EdConnective
KH
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am MDT
Silver Creek
  Session #1

10:25am MDT

Educator and Administrator Satisfaction - Survey Says! LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Battle Creek
Focusing on educator job satisfaction and retention. This session includes findings from the Utah Educator Exit and Engagement surveys, Stay interviews, and ULEAD principal surveys. Participants will discuss survey report highlights, and explore possible actions to respond to and address issues, improving job satisfaction, and ultimately impacting student outcomes.



Presenters
avatar for Julie Lundell

Julie Lundell

Teacher Evaluation and Retention Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Julie Lundell is the USBE specialist over teacher retention and evaluations. She was hired specifically to oversee this work in 2023. Prior to her current position, she served as an elementary school principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, and teacher in the Davis School... Read More →
avatar for Meghan Everette

Meghan Everette

ULEAD Director, ULEAD
Meghan Everette serves as the State Director of Utah Leading through Effective, Actionable, and Dynamic Education (ULEAD) at the Utah State Board of Education. She is a veteran educator and taught elementary school in the National Turnaround Model School, was a mathematics coach... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Battle Creek
  Session #2

10:25am MDT

Effective Science Instruction Observation Tool LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Silver Creek
The Utah SEEd Standards have ushered in a new vision for science education, emphasizing three-dimensional learning and student engagement in authentic scientific practices. But how can principals ensure this vision is being realized in their classrooms? This session provides the answer. Participants will explore the 3-Dimensional Science Observation Rubric, a cutting-edge tool designed to evaluate effective science instruction. Through hands-on activities and analysis of classroom examples, principals will learn to identify key indicators of high-quality science teaching and provide targeted support for continuous improvement.
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Berg

Michelle Berg

Elementary Science Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
avatar for Milo Maughan

Milo Maughan

Secondary Science Education Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Milo has worked for the State board of education for two years as their science education specialist. He is passionate about astronomy, hiking, outdoors, and ultimate frisbee

Effective Science Instruction Observation Tool pdf
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Silver Creek
  Session #2

10:25am MDT

Leadership and Inquiry for Transformation LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Cascade E
Presenters
avatar for Quinn Kellis

Quinn Kellis

USBE School Leadership Coordinator - Rural Schools, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Quinn Kellis is a former superintendent who now serves the Utah State Board of Education in the areas of school leadership development, rural schools liaison, State Online Education Program, Accreditation, and oversees the Technology Supported Learning team. Dr. Kellis also works... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Cascade E
  Session #2

10:25am MDT

Leadership for Effective Systems (MTSS and PBIS) and Improved Student Outcomes LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Soldier Creek
Presenters
SS

Sydnee Seager

Special Education Licensing Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
SS
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Soldier Creek
  Session #2

10:25am MDT

Maximizing Mentorship to Support your Newest Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Cascade D
Presenters
avatar for Katie Jones

Katie Jones

Educator Development Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Katie Jones has been an educator and instructional coach in Utah for 28 years in both elementary and secondary classrooms. She is currently serving as the USBE Educator Development Specialist and is leading the Collective Efficacy Initiative. She is passionate about collaboration... Read More →
KH
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Cascade D
  Session #2

10:25am MDT

Secondary - Leadership Strategies for Increasing Outcomes for SWD LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Cascade B
Presenters
SD

Sara Doutre

Special Education School Improvement Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Cascade B
  Session #2

10:25am MDT

Unlocking the Educator Licensing Maze: Your Guide to Hiring, Assigning, and Funding a Qualified Teaching Staff LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Cascade A
Presenters
avatar for Malia Hite

Malia Hite

Executive Coordinator of Educator Licensing, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Educator Licensing & Renewal Forms
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Cascade A
  Session #2

10:25am MDT

Using School Wide Data to Improve Instruction LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Cascade C
Presenters
avatar for Cydnee McCarty

Cydnee McCarty

Assessment Development Coordinator, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Cydnee McCarty serves as the Assessment Development Coordinator at the Utah State Board of Education, leveraging her extensive background as a middle school English teacher, elementary teacher, literacy coach and ELA specialist in a large district and at the USBE, she brings a wealth... Read More →
avatar for Teresa McEntire

Teresa McEntire

Elementary ELA Assessment Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Teresa McEntire is the Elementary ELA Assessment Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. She has a master's degree in School Administration and a bachelor's in Elementary Education. She spent eleven years in the classroom in grades 3-6 and three years as an administrator... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am MDT
Cascade C
  Session #2

11:20am MDT

Advancing Literacy Through School Leadership LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Hobble Creek
Presenters
avatar for Denice Maedgen

Denice Maedgen

K-3 Literacy Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Change Management-Advertisement for Cohort 4
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Hobble Creek
  Session #3

11:20am MDT

Dear Colleague Letter- Supporting and Retaining our Special Education Teachers LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Cascade A
Presenters
avatar for Janiece Seegmiller

Janiece Seegmiller

School Improvement Specialist, USBE
I work in the Center for Continuous School Improvement at USBE. Currently I am a School Improvement Specialist working with secondary schools that have an average graduation rate less than 67%.  These are designated as CSI Graduation Growth schools.  Another area of responsibility... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Cascade A
  Session #3

11:20am MDT

Debunking the Myths Surrounding Physical EDUCATION, Athletics, Adapted PE, and the Law LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Silver Creek
Presenters
TD

Teri Davis

All Things Physical Education
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Silver Creek
  Session #3

11:20am MDT

Elementary - Student behavior support and de-escalation strategies for leaders - building capacity to help educators LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Cascade C
Presenters
KL
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Cascade C
  Session #3

11:20am MDT

Engaging School Boards for Student Success LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Cascade B
Presenters
MH
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Cascade B
  Session #3

11:20am MDT

Instructional Leadership - Leading Professional Learning for Your Educators LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Battle Creek
Presenters
avatar for Quinn Kellis

Quinn Kellis

USBE School Leadership Coordinator - Rural Schools, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Quinn Kellis is a former superintendent who now serves the Utah State Board of Education in the areas of school leadership development, rural schools liaison, State Online Education Program, Accreditation, and oversees the Technology Supported Learning team. Dr. Kellis also works... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Battle Creek
  Session #3

11:20am MDT

Legislation Updates: What Happened This Session LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Cascade E
Presenters
EN

Elisse Newey

Training Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Elisse Newey is an educational specialist at the Utah State Board of Education in the School Children's Trust Section. she is also an attorney, a former special education teacher and a mom to three wonderful girls.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Cascade E
  Session #3

11:20am MDT

Leveraging Instructional Coaches in Your School LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Soldier Creek
Presenters
KH
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Soldier Creek
  Session #3

11:20am MDT

Secondary - Solutions for Chronic Absenteeism LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Cascade D
Presenters
GR
avatar for Megan Menlove

Megan Menlove

Attendance Specialist, USBE
Tuesday April 22, 2025 11:20am - 12:05pm MDT
Cascade D
  Session #3

12:05pm MDT

Lunch, entertainment and greetings from Abbey Cox LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:05pm - 1:00pm MDT
Ballroom
Presenters
AC
Tuesday April 22, 2025 12:05pm - 1:00pm MDT
Ballroom
  Pinned Sessions

1:00pm MDT

Rich Nye Education Advisor from the Govenor's Office
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Ballroom
Presenters
RN
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Ballroom
  Pinned Sessions

1:55pm MDT

Crisis Communication and Response
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Cascade A
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Knight

Michelle Knight

Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Michelle Knight, MHA & MBA, is the Threat & Crisis Response Support Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) focusing on digital threat assessment, suicide prevention, and mental health resources for K-12 schools. She has presented nationally on the topic of youth suicide... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Cascade A
  Session #4

1:55pm MDT

Digital Teaching and Learning a Plan for Success at Your School LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Silver Creek
Presenters
avatar for Rick Gaisford

Rick Gaisford

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
With over 35 years of experience in education, Rick Gaisford has been at the forefront of the field of educational technology. He has worked to integrate technology into teaching and learning, making a significant impact at the classroom, school, district, and state levels.He has... Read More →
MV

Melanie Valentine

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
avatar for Amber Wright

Amber Wright

Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist, Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
Amber Wright is on the Digital Teaching and Learning Team at the Utah State Board of Education. She previously taught elementary for 7 years at a charter school, then 1st and 2nd grade online and finally transitioned into a technology coaching role. She has an M.Ed in Curriculum Design... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Silver Creek
  Session #4

1:55pm MDT

Elementary - Solutions for Chronic Absenteeism LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Cascade D
Presenters
GR
avatar for Megan Menlove

Megan Menlove

Attendance Specialist, USBE
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Cascade D
  Session #4

1:55pm MDT

Hiring the Best Educators for your School: Interview Best Practices LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Cascade B
Presenters
avatar for Jessica Bennington
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Cascade B
  Session #4

1:55pm MDT

Leading Effective PLCs to Promote a Positive Culture of Learning LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Cascade E
Presenters
CK
avatar for Katie Jones

Katie Jones

Educator Development Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Katie Jones has been an educator and instructional coach in Utah for 28 years in both elementary and secondary classrooms. She is currently serving as the USBE Educator Development Specialist and is leading the Collective Efficacy Initiative. She is passionate about collaboration... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Cascade E
  Session #4

1:55pm MDT

Secondary - Student behavior support and de-escalation strategies for leaders - building capacity to help educators LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Cascade C
Presenters
KL
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Cascade C
  Session #4

1:55pm MDT

The ABCs of Early Numeracy: How Effective Leaders Support Elementary Mathematics LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Hobble Creek
Presenters
avatar for Molly Basham

Molly Basham

Utah State Board of Education
Hi, I’m Molly Basham, I am the Early Learning Mathematics Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education. I come to this roll with a background in preschool and elementary education having taught PreK, kindergarten, second, and fourth grade during my time as a classroom teacher... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Hobble Creek
  Session #4

1:55pm MDT

“I like it here!” Building Positive School Culture LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Soldier Creek
Presenters
MH
Tuesday April 22, 2025 1:55pm - 2:40pm MDT
Soldier Creek
  Session #4

2:50pm MDT

A Road Map for Implementing Competency Based Learning LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Cascade B
Presenters
avatar for Nathan Auck

Nathan Auck

STEM Coordinator, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
PCBL: An Admin Primer
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Cascade B
  Session #5

2:50pm MDT

Effective School Communication for Building Trust in the Community LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Cascade A
Presenters
avatar for Meghan Everette

Meghan Everette

ULEAD Director, ULEAD
Meghan Everette serves as the State Director of Utah Leading through Effective, Actionable, and Dynamic Education (ULEAD) at the Utah State Board of Education. She is a veteran educator and taught elementary school in the National Turnaround Model School, was a mathematics coach... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Cascade A
  Session #5

2:50pm MDT

Roles & Responsibilities for School Based Mental Health Providers LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Battle Creek
Presenters
KL
TB
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Battle Creek
  Session #5

2:50pm MDT

Social Studies: The Key to Unlocking Elementary Literacy LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Soldier Creek
Presenters
avatar for JoAnna Sorensen

JoAnna Sorensen

PreK-6 Social Studies Education Specialist, Gifted and Talened Educations Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Elementary Social Studies Resources
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Soldier Creek
  Session #5

2:50pm MDT

SOEP & School Leaders: Myths, Overviews, and Opportunities LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Silver Creek
Presenters
CP
MJ
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Silver Creek
  Session #5

2:50pm MDT

What’s New in School Safety? Utah Laws and Tips to Improve your School Safety LIMITED
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Cascade D
Presenters
avatar for Rhett Larsen

Rhett Larsen

School Safety Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
As the School Safety Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), Mr. Larsen’s responsibilities include coordinating and aligning school safety efforts at the state and local levels. He is the project lead for the School Safety Center (SSC). The SSC develops model policies... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:50pm - 3:35pm MDT
Cascade D
  Session #5
 
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