WVASA Summer Conference
​Wednesday, June 19, 2019
8:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Registration
Bright Ballroom Foyer
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
The Glade Room
9:00 - 10:25 a.m.
Session 1: Keynote - Leading with Vision
Bright Ballrooms A & B
Presiding: Blaine Hess, Superintendent, Jackson County
​Welcome: David Price, Superintendent, Raleigh County​
Featuring: Dr. Bill Daggett, Founder and Chairman, International Center for Leadership in Education

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10:25 – 10:45 a.m.
Break
Bright Ballroom Foyer
10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 1 (Continued): ​Keynote - Leading with Vision
Bright Ballrooms A & B
Presiding: Blaine Hess, Superintendent, Jackson County
​Featuring: Dr. Bill Daggett, Founder and Chairman, International Center for Leadership in Education

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11:45 a.m.
Lunch Presentation: Connecting the Dots
The Glade Room
Presiding: Susan Collins, Executive Director
Presenting: Joel Gulko, Senior Director, The College Board
Introduction: Michele Blatt, Assistant State Superintendent
1:00 p.m.
Vendor/Exhibitor Setup
The Rotunda
​1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Showcase of Excellence Concurrent Sessions - Round 1 (Choose One)
Session 1: Career Literature for Middle School, Cabell County Schools
Bright Ballroom A
Presiding: Ryan Saxe, Superintendent, Cabell County
Presenting: Kelly Watts and Justin Boggs
Session 2: Proven Results in Mastering Foundational Skills and Closing Achievement Gaps for PreK-2, Upshur County Schools
Woodland 1
​Presiding: Sara Stankus, Superintendent, Upshur County
Presenting: 
Michelle Bartsch, Waterford 
Brandon Smith, Waterford
Jill Stemple- PreK Teacher, Upshur County
Mendy Stewart- Special Education Director, Upshur County
Lori Woods- PreK Coordinator, Upshur County
Session 3: Yoga in Schools, Wood County Schools
Woodland 2
​Presiding: Will Hosaflook, Superintendent, Wood County
Presenting: Lee Ann Cumpston, Principal Franklin Elementary Center; Melissa Tornabene, Nurse Franklin Elementary Center; Amy Snodgrass, Mindful WV Program Coordinator
Session 4: 504 Practice and Process, Pleasants County Schools
Woodland 3
Presiding: Mike Wells, Superintendent, Pleasants County
Presenting: Kim Kehrer
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.​​
Showcase of Excellence Concurrent Sessions - Round 2 (Choose One) ​
Session 1: Career Literature for Middle School, Cabell County Schools
Bright Ballroom A
Presiding: Ryan Saxe, Superintendent, Cabell County
Presenting: Kelly Watts and Justin Boggs
Session 2: Waterford: Proven Results in Mastering Foundational Skills and Closing Achievement Gaps for PreK-2, Upshur County Schools
Woodland 1
​Presiding: Sara Stankus, Superintendent, Upshur County
Presenting:
Michelle Bartsch, Waterford 
Brandon Smith, Waterford
Jill Stemple- PreK Teacher, Upshur County
Mendy Stewart- Special Education Director, Upshur County
Lori Woods- PreK Coordinator, Upshur County
Session 3: Yoga in Schools, Wood County Schools
Woodland 2
​Presiding: Will Hosaflook, Superintendent, Wood County
Presenting: 
Lee Ann Cumpston, Principal, Franklin Elementary Center
Melissa Tornabene, Nurse, Franklin Elementary Center
Amy Snodgrass, Mindful WV Program Coordinator
Session 4: 504 Practice and Process, Pleasants County Schools
Woodland 3
Presiding: Mike Wells, Superintendent, Pleasants County
Presenting: Kim Kehrer
​3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Afternoon Activities/Networking
  • Corn Hole Tournament
    The Bright Lawn

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  • Bingo
    The Glade Room

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6:30 p.m.
Reception
The Glade Room Foyer                          

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7:15 p.m.
Banquet and Dance
Bright Ballrooms A & B
Master of Ceremonies: Gabe Devono, Superintendent, Randolph County
DJ: Nick Scott
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Dance Sponsored by: