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AAEE Announces 2024 Conference Speakers

AAEE 2024 Keynote Speakers Announced

The AAEE 2024 Annual Conference in the Mile High City of Denver, CO is shaping up to be an amazing event!

We're excited to announce our keynote speakers.

Joe McBreen is the Assistant Superintendent of Innovation in St. Vrain Valley Schools. Previously, he worked as St.Vrain's Chief Technology Officer for ten years, earning the 2019 CALET Ed Tech Leader of the Year award and ISTE andCoSN national awards. Joe holds multiple IT Certifications, including Cisco, Amazon Web Service, and AI. He is passionate about bringing out the best in people, leveraging advanced technologies, and scaling innovation.

He will also be leading a concurrent education session titled "Hands-on AI Ascent: Elevating Educator Recruitment and Retention"

In this session you will learn to discover the power of generative AI in this hands-on workshop designed to enhance your educator recruitment and retention strategies. Learn to integrate advanced AI tools, including chatbots, into your daily practices to boost efficiency and decision-making. Ideal for K-12 HR professionals and educator preparation experts, this session offers practical insights for reaching new heights in educational excellence.

To bookend the conference with another skilled education expert, we will feature Jolee Jones, Director of Organizational Development & Experiential Learning Douglas County School District

Jolee Jones is the Director of Organizational Development and Experiential Learning for Douglas County School District, the founder of Ellipsis Consulting, and a Master Associate-candidate for Emergenetics International. Over the last 25 years, she has cultivated a unique approach to leadership training in the outdoor education and challenge course industries. With the belief that adults are just big kids, Jolee utilizes a blend of experiential methods, neuroscience, and cognitive and behavioral awareness to collaborate with leadership teams and organizations to support culture, improve communication, foster innovative solutions, and have fun doing it.

Keynote Session: "Check Your Stress Before You Wreck Yourself"

Jolee's concurrent session titled "From Surviving to Thriving: The Art and Science of Sidestepping Burnout" will discuss stress management, well-being and going beyond surviving to thriving.

Whether you're struggling with stress management or seeking to preemptively safeguard your well-being, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to not just survive, but to flourish in today's demanding world. We will delve into the intricacies of avoiding burnout through a blend of practical strategies and scientific insights. Discover techniques to maintain wellness, enhance resilience, and foster a sustainable work-life harmony.

Be sure to register before che early bird deadline ends by visiting here.

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