879-918 The Future is CCLR - Teach like it's 2045! Online Conference

04/29/2025 08:30 AM - 04/30/2025 04:30 PM CT

Description

Schedule:

  • April 29, 2025: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CT
  • April 30, 2025: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CT

 

Price: $125 until April 15th, $200 afterwards. Groups of 5 can register for $500 until April 15th.

 

Content Questions: Scott Carr (scott.carr@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: Kayla Noggle (kayla.noggle@cesa2.org)

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About this event: This Online Conference is a collaborative interactive experience for education, business, and community leaders around the What and How in the area of Career, Community & Life Readiness. Join CESA 2 and a gathering of some of the most effective thought leaders in our state and country who are driving impactful changes in the educational world. These innovative visionaries will work with us as we explore ways to transform our system and better equip ALL students for their purpose and future!

 

See all the session events on our webpage!

 

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About the Presenters:

Dr. Mike Trimberger, Superintendent, Random Lake School District, WI
Mike Trimberger serves as the District Administrator for the Random Lake School District in Wisconsin and chairs the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Career Readiness Standards committee. With a passionate commitment to preparing students for future success, Mike leads initiatives that bridge the gap between education and career readiness. His leadership role in developing and implementing Wisconsin's Career Readiness Standards has helped shape the state's approach to career education and workforce development.

Mike's dedication to educational innovation and career readiness has made him a respected voice in Wisconsin's education community. Under his guidance, Random Lake School District has implemented comprehensive career exploration programs and developed strong partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders. His collaborative approach to leadership and commitment to student success continues to influence career readiness initiatives across the state.

 

Mike Snowberry, Director of Learning Services, Luxemburg-Casco School District, WI
Mike Snowberry serves as the District Administrator at Luxemburg-Casco School District in Wisconsin, where he has been a driving force behind innovative career readiness initiatives and youth apprenticeship programs. Under his leadership, Luxemburg-Casco has become recognized as a model district for career and technical education, particularly through the development of their comprehensive youth apprenticeship program.

Under his guidance, Luxemburg-Casco has significantly expanded its youth apprenticeship program, offering students hands-on experience in various career fields while earning both high school and college credits. This program has become a model for other districts looking to enhance their career readiness initiatives and build stronger connections with local industry.

 

Dr. Kevin J. Fleming, Founder and CEO, Catapult
Kevin is a visionary thought leader dedicated to transforming education to make it more relevant, career-focused, and impactful. He has served as a faculty member, instructional Dean, and Vice President at various educational institutions. Currently, he is the founder and CEO of Catapult, an online platform that offers hybrid-flexible masterclasses, professional development programs, and resources combining research, strategy, and tactics to inspire systemic change in education. Their programs cover areas such as career readiness, work-based learning, student motivation, instructional excellence, and employer partnerships. Kevin has also produced nearly 100 viral animation videos, including "Success in the New Economy," and authored several books, including the bestseller "(Re)Defining the Goal" and "Words Are Your Superpower." Through Catapult, Dr. Fleming has secured and managed over $89 million in competitive grants to enhance economic and educational opportunities, influencing state legislation, district student-success initiatives, and funding allocations in 38 states and countries.
 

Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley, CA
David is a forward-thinking, award-winning education leader with over 25 years of experience. David has revolutionized learning approaches, education models, and school districts. He has been recognized as Superintendent of the Year and honored by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education as one of the "Top 35 District Leaders in Personalized Learning". David will offer an innovative and impactful approach to a career exploration education system, including effective approaches at the elementary level. Additionally, he will include his navigation of hi-tech career exploration opportunities for students through his collaborative work with Beable, a career and literacy exploration platform.
 

Dan Gonzalez, Co-Founder & CEO, District C, NC
Dan, a former high school physics teacher, is currently the CEO of District C, a non-profit organization in North Carolina. The organization supports school districts in connecting work-based learning to the business community through a process called Teamship. This reimagined experience allows students to solve real problems for real businesses. Dan's past experiences and creative thinking brought this concept to life, allowing District C to redefine the internship experience for students, better preparing them for the modern workforce.

 

Nate Clayberg, Business & Industry Director, CAPS Network, IA
Nate serves as the CAPS Network Business & Industry Director. With a diverse background spanning small business, post-secondary education, healthcare, economic development, entrepreneurship, and education, Nate has worked as a business development consultant for Cedar Falls, IA, CAPS. He has played a key role in expanding CAPS across the state of Iowa, contributing to program development and career exploration pathways for CAPS students. Nate has been instrumental in developing a detailed process that connects students and districts to the business community. In his role at CAPS, Nate has helped catalyze national and global interest in supporting students and educators throughout the US.
 

Megan Marx, Ed.D., Assistant Director, Academy Development
Megan is a classicist turned career technical education (CTE) enthusiast. She studied Latin and classical traditions at Princeton University. Believing in the power of education and driven by a desire for all students to have access to great learning opportunities, she completed a Master of Science in English Education from Syracuse University and has taught in middle and high schools in rural, suburban, and urban districts. Before joining NAF, Megan gained extensive experience by partnering with NAF on the district's design team at Elizabeth Public Schools in New Jersey. Her roles included serving as the Language Arts coach overseeing cross-curricular, business-themed instruction in her school’s Academy of Finance (AOF), vice principal of the school’s AOF, which achieved NAF model status, and principal where she opened Elizabeth’s 7th public high school as a whole school AOF program that shortly after became a Distinguished AOF.

 

Peter Hostrawser, founder of Disrupt Education, Career Internship Coordinator, Naperville SD, IL
Peter, an educator for over 20 years, has sparked interest and the need for change through his podcast series "Disrupt Education." With over 350 podcasts dating back to 2016, Peter has made it his goal to help others find and showcase their value. Through consulting with EdTech companies, Peter has specialized in educational startups, including developing curriculum that connects with learners within a career readiness process. Currently, Peter works as the Career Internship Coordinator at Naperville Community School District 203 in Illinois.

 

Aaron Black, Superintendent, Libertyville Perry, IN
Aaron is widely recognized as a highly advanced and proven thought leader, celebrated for his innovative and outside-the-box approach to career and community readiness. His outstanding work was recently recognized when he became a finalist for the esteemed Yass Innovation Prize in 2023, presented by the Yass Center for Education. This prestigious award honors individuals who are actively reshaping and revitalizing the educational landscape. Aaron's profound impact on student preparedness is evident through his pioneering 'Workforce Wednesdays' initiative, a program that dedicates a day each week to career exploration at every grade level district-wide. This innovative approach has significantly bolstered students' readiness for their future careers and has garnered widespread praise for its effectiveness. Aaron's passion and dedication to transforming education make him a true inspiration and a driving force for positive change in the community.
 

Ethan Wiechmann, Cedar Falls, IA
Ethan is an experienced director with a proven track record in the primary/secondary education industry. He excels in staff development, educational leadership, strategic planning, and teaching and learning. Currently, Ethan serves as the director of Cedar Falls CAPS at Cedar Falls School District, overseeing an innovative professional and workforce development program for high school students. Through his efforts, Ethan has enhanced student engagement in career work-based learning using a Design Sprint concept. This approach allows students to apply problem-solving and profession-based experience to real-world situations. Ethan's forward-thinking initiatives have positioned the Cedar Falls CAPS program as a pioneering model within the US.

 

Scott Carr, Career, Community, & Life Readiness Consultant, CESA 2 & Conference Coordinator
Scott joins CESA 2 to assist districts with student readiness. Previously, Scott was a coordinator with CESA 7 and supported districts in the state within the area of Redefining Ready. As a part of this work, Scott brought innovative opportunities to districts in all areas of career and life readiness, along with assisting districts in redefining student success. In addition, Scott brought a high level of experience with Academic and Career Planning, which included portrait of a graduate, graduation options, career pathways, and realigning CTE programming. Scott’s passion for career and college readiness has led to the development of high school pathways that meet the needs of all students. Scott has a MA in Special Education, Educational Leadership and Instruction & Curriculum.

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