"Freshman Transition, Ensuring Every Student is ready for the change and challenge of high school!" The freshmen transition can be one of the most difficult and is definitely one of the most critical transitions of their life. In this session participants will see a system, not just a single event, that starts early in the spring, builds through the summer and welcomes freshmen in the fall when they walk in on day feeling like they belong and knowing how to succeed.
"Cultivating Excellence: A Leadership Blueprint for Mentorship and Teacher Retention" Wyoming is facing a teacher attrition crisis, with 65% of educators reporting they would leave the classroom if given the opportunity. Retention is not about "happiness"—it is about efficacy. CCSD#1 has transformed this reality, achieving a 77% first-year retention rate through a structured mentorship ecosystem. Attendees will go beyond the "buddy system" to learn how to operationalize a mentorship program that treats the mentor/mentee pair as a critical Professional Learning Community (PLC) team.
Brad Neuendorf is starting his 12th year as principal at Lander Valley High School where he also served as the assistant principal for four years. He took over at LVHS during a transition to a new block schedule that was created to build in intervention time for students. In an... Read More →
Principal (Rawlins Middle School), Tri - Point Partners
Education and Specialized Expertise: My academic foundation is built upon a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education, complemented by two Master's degrees: one in Special Education and another in Educational Administration. This comprehensive educational background has equipped... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MDT Jackson B
The Power of Positivity There is growing evidence through research regarding the benefits of positivity and the costs of negativity. The fact is that positivity impacts results. A positive, united team is a powerful team that can become unstoppable, but it doesn't happen by accident! Being positive doesn't just make you better; it makes everyone around you better! Participants will leave with practical tools to support their own positivity and that of those around them based on the work and principles of Jon Gordon. We're not positive because life is easy; we are positive because life can be hard!
Cultivating Excellence: A Leadership Blueprint for Mentorship and Teacher Retention Wyoming is facing a teacher attrition crisis, with 65% of educators reporting they would leave the classroom if given the opportunity. Retention is not about "happiness"—it is about efficacy. CCSD#1 has transformed this reality, achieving a 77% first-year retention rate through a structured mentorship ecosystem. Attendees will go beyond the "buddy system" to learn how to operationalize a mentorship program that treats the mentor/mentee pair as a critical Professional Learning Community (PLC) team.
Principal (Rawlins Middle School), Tri - Point Partners
Education and Specialized Expertise: My academic foundation is built upon a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education, complemented by two Master's degrees: one in Special Education and another in Educational Administration. This comprehensive educational background has equipped... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT Cheyenne
This session demonstrates the effectiveness of shared school leadership in action. This session demonstrates the effectiveness of shared school leadership in actionK-12 School leaders will understand the following: 1. Why use leadership teams in your school? 2. What areas of responsibilities can leadership teams take on? 3. Selection of your leadership team personnel. 4. Avoiding pitfalls. 5. What's the principal's role in the leadership team process? This will not be a sit and get session but rather a discussion led session that will capitalize on my 18 years of experience in school leadership as well as the experience in the room (other school leaders that use effective leadership teams).
This session will quickly highlight key considerations to build or refine a data and intervention system that ensures no students in your building can fail without a multi-tiered response. See how with no purchase necessary you can ensure that every student, meets every standard and have a response for how to intervene when they are not.
Brad Neuendorf is starting his 12th year as principal at Lander Valley High School where he also served as the assistant principal for four years. He took over at LVHS during a transition to a new block schedule that was created to build in intervention time for students. In an... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT Jackson B
Leadership never stops, and neither do the demands on your energy. This session helps educators and leaders identify what truly refuels them, recognize hidden drains, and build practical strategies to stay grounded, clear, and resilient, so you can lead effectively without burning out. Educators and school leaders are often told to “practice self-care,” yet many popular strategies like journaling, gratitude lists, or mindfulness routines can feel like just another task added to an already full plate. This session takes a different approach by helping leaders identify what truly refuels them rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions. Participants will explore the difference between activities that genuinely restore their energy and those that quietly drain it, even when they appear productive or positive. This session stands out because it moves beyond quick fixes and focuses on sustainable leadership practices that support long-term effectiveness. Educators who attend will leave with practical insights and a renewed understanding of how to lead with energy, clarity, and resilience, even when the work never stops.
