Olathe Summer Conference 2026

Olathe Summer Conference 2026

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

8:00am CDT

Common Ear and Hearing Concerns in School Age Children Room 815Angie Sublet • Dawnetta (Leigh) Unkel Youth Mental Health First Aid Room 531Johnson County Mental Health Compass Staff- Positive Behavior Intervention Supports Room 302/308Dr. Scott Fluke • Abby Patel Certified Nurses Education Workshops Room 815Dr. Sarah Gilliland LETRS Make-Up Sessions Room 806LETRS Facilitators

8:15am CDT

Opening Keynote: From Intention to Impact: The Cognitive Architecture of Teacher Clarity AuditoriumDr. John Almarode

9:00am CDT

Ticks, Bites, and Beyond: A School Nurse's Guide to Tickborne Illness Room 815Serina Taylor • Caitlin Kintner

10:00am CDT

A Beginner’s Guide to Working Smarter with AI Room 312Amber Glover • Jenica Stock Building Clarity From the Source Main GymDr. John Almarode Canvas LMS: Canvas W.I.N. (What I Need) Room 512Spencer Mees Data Shaping Classrooms to Decrease Problem Behavior and Increase Student Engagement Room 309Thomas Hanken Dream It. Write It. Fund It.- A Guide to OPSF Grant Funding Room 518Alice Snider Establishing Clarity In Your Classroom Management Choir Room 412Chris Perry Exploring the Mind-Body Connection Room 517Michael Roberson KEEP the Focus on Growth: A Collaborative Approach to the Appraisal Process in Olathe Room 704Justin Howe Less Tech, More Impact: The Power of Digital Intentionality Room 516Jen Kennedy Mastering Money Room 306Mainstreet Credit Union Our Story, Your Strategy: Lessons in Resilience and Behavioral Support Room 310Bre McGranahan Peter Parker to Spiderman: Harnessing Overexcitabilities Room 608Summer Cowick SpEd: A Sign of the Times Room 607Anjanette Tolman Understanding Culture: Intent vs. Impact Room 318Kathleen Smith Retirement Readiness (for CERTIFIED STAFF) Room 519Eric Hansen, Nancy Jirik, Tyler Lane, Russ Lane Clear by Design: Practical Accessibility in Microsoft 365 Room 515Joe Chavez Canvas LMS: Assignments and Google Assignments LTI (Elementary) Room 510Candice Pedersen Increasing Students’ Time in Text with Meaningful Scaffolds Room 809Christy Farr • Janet Milford Spice up your Slice: The Secret Sauce for Engaging Lessons Room 315Lindsey Dewell • Courtney Hallenbeck • Meghan Plankers Teaching Wit & Wisdom: Tips, Tools, and Teacher Truths Room 810Tim Lambert • Chloe Marcus Unlocking the Code: Strengthening Literacy through Morphology and Word Study Room 525Laurie Winter Math Minds at Work (Grades 3-5) Room 813Heather Lowe • Casie Olberding Math Minds at Work (Grades K-2) Room 317Melissa Davies • Marcy Good Embedding Math All Day Room 814Michele Crossman • Kasandra Miller Mathematical Tools, Not Toys- Using Manipulatives to Deepen Understanding with i-Ready Room 521Jessica Grauberger Canvas LMS: Assignments and Google Assignments LTI (Secondary) Room 514Ashley Kumrow More Than a Diploma: Navigating the New Kansas Postsecondary Assets Room 319Doug Kapeller SPED Survival Guide for Data, IEPs, and Systems That Actually Work Room 605Patricia Batts • Sarah Hoshor Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (cSLE) Room 815M. Brad Nelson

12:30pm CDT

AI Sidekicks for Educators: Work Smarter, Create More Room 311Karen Bishop Creative Movement As A Tool for Discovery, Research, and Equity Room 816A.J. Hopes-Pflumm Empowering Instructional Aides and Paraprofessionals in the Classroom to Engage Students Room 611Michael Flenthrope Establishing Clarity In Your Classroom Management Choir Room 412Chris Perry Mastering Money Room 306Mainstreet Credit Union Moral Courage Essentials Room 318Jenna Kuder • Kathleen Smith New news...Old News. Everything you wanted to know about Section 504 Room 607Dr. Judy Martin • Ashley Niedzwiecki Prioritizing Self-Care in a Busy Schedule Room 517Michael Roberson Raising Expectations Through Intentional Design Main GymDr. John Almarode The Gap That Costs Us All: Special Education Funding, Olathe, and the Future of Kansas Schools Room 610Jonathan Eshnaur Understanding the Action Plan Process Room 702Phyllis Clark • Tiffany Cross • Natasha Roseberry Understanding Your Oracle Payslip (CERTIFIED Staff) Room 519Eric Hansen Canvas LMS: Modules and Page Building with Course Settings and Sharing (Elementary) Room 510Candice Pedersen Increasing Students’ Time in Text with Meaningful Scaffolds Room 809Christy Farr • Janet Milford From Spark to Shine: Lighting Up DRI in the Intermediate Classroom Room 523Jess Kilby • Lauren Wohlford From Spark to Shine: Lighting Up DRI in the Primary Classroom Room 317Jeni Coe • Becca Stanley Teaching High-Frequency Words in the Primary Grades Using the Science of Reading Room 525Laurie Winter Shining a Light on Reading Fluency: Using the Quad Sort to Clarify Student Needs Room 811Tyler Kitson • Rachel Stone Illuminate Math Minds: Sparking Student Talk with i-Ready Room 521Jessica Grauberger Authentic Learning in Action: Client-Centered Projects Room 319Emily Schmidt Canvas LMS: Modules and Page Building with Course Settings and Sharing (Secondary) Room 514Ashley Kumrow Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Overview of Dr. Ross Greene's CPS Model Room 606Melinda Bricker • Allie Hemmen • Rebecca Schwer Teaching Reading Fluency and Comprehension Room 605Katie Cox • Kristin Easley Behind the Curtain - Answering Your Questions Regarding IEP Paperwork & Processes and Problem-Solving Synergy Room 604Crystal Greer • Staci Leatherland • Jenn Miller • Melissa Moore • Kate Paris-Kerrigan • Sheryl South Canvas LMS: Canvas Basics (Elementary) Room 512Spencer Mees Canvas LMS: Canvas Basics (Secondary) Room 516Jen Kennedy

1:00pm CDT

Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures Room 815Katie D. Kriegshauser

2:00pm CDT

Chronic Abdominal Pain and Constipation Room 815Amanda Deacy • Raman Haus

2:30pm CDT

5 Ways to Decrease Defiance while Increasing Student Engagement Room 309Thomas Hanken A Beginner’s Guide to Working Smarter with AI Room 312Amber Glover • Jenica Stock Addiction in Youth and Society in 2026 Room 520Erika Holliday IEPs 101: Supporting Our Unique Learners Room 607Andrew Heinicke Illuminating Access: Scaffolding Learning for Every Student Through Push-in Support Room 813Christi Clayton Level Up Your Classroom with Gamification Room 313Jordan Billings • Ryan Stephans Rest and Restore: The Benefits of Good Sleep Hygiene Room 517Michael Roberson Scaffolding for High Expectations Main GymDr. John Almarode The Gap That Costs Us All: Special Education Funding, Olathe, and the Future of Kansas Schools Room 610Jonathan Eshnaur Understanding the Action Plan Process Room 702Phyllis Clark • Tiffany Cross • Natasha Roseberry Understanding Your Oracle Payslip (CERTIFIED Staff) Room 519Eric Hansen Canvas LMS: Assignments and Google Assignments LTI (Elementary) Room 510Candice Pedersen Math Fluency Room 814Robin Breedlove • Lea Finfera Talk That Teaches: Engaging Students in Wit & Wisdom Room 812Kailyn Blount • Jennifer Tygard From Spark to Shine: Lighting Up DRI in the Intermediate Classroom Room 523Jess Kilby • Lauren Wohlford From Spark to Shine: Lighting Up DRI in the Primary Classroom Room 317Jeni Coe • Becca Stanley Shining a Light on Reading Fluency: Using the Quad Sort to Clarify Student Needs Room 811Tyler Kitson • Rachel Stone Unpacking the Language of Music; What Does Literacy Mean in the Music Classroom? Room 609Martha Gabel Illuminate Math Minds: Sparking Student Talk with i-Ready Room 521Jessica Grauberger Canvas LMS: Assignments and Google Assignments LTI (Secondary) Room 514Ashley Kumrow From Interest to Industry: Building Career Pathways That Work OPSICBarbra Gonzales • Doug Kapeller Teaching Reading Fluency and Comprehension Room 605Katie Cox • Kristin Easley

3:00pm CDT

Food Allergies in Schools Room 815Mary Nguyen Jacobson

8:00am CDT

5 Ways to Decrease Defiance while Increasing Student Engagement Room 309Thomas Hanken An Introduction to the Digital StoreFront Room 527Jason Kuder Building Resiliency Room 608Summer Cowick Coping with Transitions in the Workplace Room 517Michael Roberson Creative Movement As A Tool for Discovery, Research, and Equity Room 816A.J. Hopes-Pflumm Cue the Learning: Where Music Meets Meaningful Support Room 312Lorissa McGuire, MME, MT-BC • Sarah Sanford, MT-BC IEPs 101: Supporting Our Unique Learners Room 607Andrew Heinicke Illuminating Access: Scaffolding Learning for Every Student Through Push-in Support Room 813Christi Clayton Screenagers AuditoriumAlicia Jackson • Dr. Julie Veatch Stress Management and YOU Room 809Dr. Kailee Potter Teaching and Reinforcing Behaviors that Stick Choir Room 412Lindsey Mirielli Words Hurt: Establishing a Safe Learning Environment for All Students Room 318Kathleen Smith Clear by Design: Practical Accessibility in Microsoft 365 Room 515Joe Chavez Beyond Words: Art-Based Tools for Mental Health Interventions Room 315Katy Dorrell Canvas LMS: Quizzes (Elementary) Room 510Candice Pedersen From Insight to Impact: Understanding the Elementary Educator Experience in USD 233 Room 704Dr. Bret Church Talk That Teaches: Engaging Students in Wit & Wisdom Room 812Kailyn Blount • Jennifer Tygard Unlocking the Code: Strengthening Literacy through Morphology and Word Study Room 525Laurie Winter Unpacking the Language of Music; What Does Literacy Mean in the Music Classroom? Room 609Martha Gabel From Insight to Impact: Understanding the Middle School Educator Experience in USD 233 Room 702Dr. Luke Simmering From Reflection to Refinement: i-Ready Math Instruction for Year 2 Room 521Eddie Wright Canvas LMS: Quizzes (Secondary) Room 514Ashley Kumrow More Than a Diploma: Navigating the New Kansas Postsecondary Assets Room 319Doug Kapeller HeartSaver CPR and First Aid- Olathe Staff Only Band Room 415Olathe Nurses and CPR Facilitators Canvas LMS: Canvas Basics (Elementary) Room 512Spencer Mees Canvas LMS: Canvas Basics (Secondary) Room 516Jen Kennedy Youth Mental Health First Aid Room 531Johnson County Mental Health Compass Staff: Safe Crisis Management- Theory Room 302/308Dr. Scott Fluke • Abby Patel Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Cohort 5a Room 506LETRS Facilitators Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Cohort 5b Room 511LETRS Facilitators Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Cohort 5c Room 507LETRS Facilitators

10:00am CDT

An Introduction to the Digital StoreFront Room 527Jason Kuder Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: The Ripple Effects of an Intentional Educator Orchestra Room 411Justin Pickens Building Resiliency Room 608Summer Cowick Communicating Effectively with Professionalism Room 517Michael Roberson Illuminating FOUR (or More?) Powers of FANTASTIC Teachers! Room 519Daniel J. Bergman Know Your Rights: Understanding Your Negotiated Agreement Room 610Megan Bricks • Angie Powers Mastering Money Room 306Mainstreet Credit Union Stress Management and YOU Room 809Dr. Kailee Potter Supporting the Smart but Scattered Student in the Classroom (Executive Functioning Supports) Room 317Katie Norman Clear by Design: Practical Accessibility in Microsoft 365 Room 515Joe Chavez Beyond Words: Art-Based Tools for Mental Health Interventions Room 315Katy Dorrell Canvas LMS: Grading and Feedback (Elementary) Room 510Candice Pedersen From Insight to Impact: Understanding the Elementary Educator Experience in USD 233 Room 704Dr. Bret Church Math Fluency Room 814Robin Breedlove • Lea Finfera Teaching Wit & Wisdom: Tips, Tools, and Teacher Truths Room 810Tim Lambert • Chloe Marcus Plan your IMPACT in Social Studies! 2-3 Room 806Julie Fishburn Plan your IMPACT in Social Studies! 4-5 Room 808Julie Fishburn Plan your IMPACT in Social Studies! K-1 Room 803Julie Fishburn From Insight to Impact: Understanding the High School Educator Experience in USD 233 Room 702Dr. Luke Simmering iReady Workshop Room 522Kalli Asakainen • Andrea Eby • Megan Whitworth The Sweet Spot: Finding the Balance Between Support and Struggle Room 521Eddie Wright Authentic Learning in Action: Client-Centered Projects Room 319Emily Schmidt Canvas LMS: Grading and Feedback (Secondary) Room 514Ashley Kumrow Not Too Old to Learn: Social Skill Instruction in Secondary Settings Choir Room 412Lindsey Mirielli Writing an Effective Prior Written Notice: Clarity, Compliance, and Confidence Room 607Tom Salas Behind the Curtain - Answering Your Questions Regarding IEP Paperwork & Processes and Problem-Solving Synergy Room 604Crystal Greer • Staci Leatherland • Jenn Miller • Melissa Moore • Kate Paris-Kerrigan • Sheryl South

12:30pm CDT

Addiction in Youth and Society in 2026 Room 520Erika Holliday AI Sidekicks for Educators: Work Smarter, Create More Room 311Karen Bishop An Introduction to the Digital StoreFront Room 527Jason Kuder Canvas LMS: Canvas Studio Room 510Candice Pedersen Canvas LMS: Canvas W.I.N. (What I Need) Room 512Spencer Mees Completing Your Action Plan: A Guided Work Session Upper CommonsPhyllis Clark • Brett Hartin • Jenna Kuder Designing for Print Success: Making Your Documents Ready for Print Room 529Erica Derrington Dream It. Write It. Fund It.- A Guide to OPSF Grant Funding Room 518Alice Snider Exploring The Opportunity Myth: What Students are Asked to Learn- and Why It Matters Room 309Spencer Brown Illuminating FOUR (or More?) Powers of FANTASTIC Teachers! Room 519Daniel J. Bergman Mastering Money Room 306Mainstreet Credit Union Navigating Change Together: The Future of Olathe Public Schools Orchestra Room 411Dr. Brent Yeager • Dr. Jim McMullen • John Hutchison Our Story, Your Strategy: Lessons in Resilience and Behavioral Support Room 310Bre McGranahan Teaching and Reinforcing Behaviors that Stick Choir Room 412Lindsey Mirielli The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership Room 611Michael Flenthrope The Power of Empathy in the Workplace Room 517Michael Roberson It Takes a Village -The 4 Rs of Collaboration Room 315Juliana Dodson • Deb Clegg, LPC Teaching High-Frequency Words in the Primary Grades Using the Science of Reading Room 525Laurie Winter From Reflection to Refinement: i-Ready Math Instruction for Year 2 Room 521Eddie Wright So You're Teaching a New Middle School Elective?! Room 704Dr. Will McDowell • Kelly Tines Canvas LMS: Modules and Page Building with Course Settings and Sharing (Secondary) Room 514Ashley Kumrow Turning Text into Learning Room 816Mindy Roberts & Kristen Potter Edgenuity Collaboration and Learning Room 523Nick Kraly Bridge the Gap Through Explicit Instruction and Scaffolding Room 605Heather Schroer Writing an Effective Prior Written Notice: Clarity, Compliance, and Confidence Room 607Tom Salas HeartSaver CPR and First Aid- Olathe Staff Only Band Room 415Olathe Nurses and CPR Facilitators

2:30pm CDT

An Introduction to the Digital StoreFront Room 527Jason Kuder Canvas LMS: Canvas + Ignite AI Room 514Ashley Kumrow Canvas LMS: Canvas W.I.N. (What I Need) Room 512Spencer Mees Completing Your Action Plan: A Guided Work Session Upper CommonsPhyllis Clark • Brett Hartin • Jenna Kuder Designing for Print Success: Making Your Documents Ready for Print Room 529Erica Derrington Empowering Instructional Aides and Paraprofessionals in the Classroom to Engage Students Room 611Michael Flenthrope Empowering Learning with AI, Responsibly Room 516Jen Kennedy Exploring The Opportunity Myth: What Students are Asked to Learn- and Why It Matters Room 309Spencer Brown Level Up Your Classroom with Gamification Room 313Jordan Billings • Ryan Stephans Managing Adult Emotions Room 517Michael Roberson Our Working Conditions are Students' Learning Conditions: Professional Advocacy and Collaboration Room 610Angie Powers Screenagers AuditoriumAlicia Jackson • Dr. Julie Veatch Canvas LMS: Modules and Page Building with Course Settings and Sharing (Elementary) Room 510Candice Pedersen Leadership, Communication, and Trust: Rethinking Parental Involvement for the Millennial Generation Room 315Juliana Dodson Unlocking the Power of Geodes: Planning for Purposeful, Differentiated Reading Instruction Grades K-3 Room 317Becca Buzard • Marcy Good • Megan Milbury iReady Workshop Room 522Kalli Asakainen • Andrea Eby • Megan Whitworth The Sweet Spot: Finding the Balance Between Support and Struggle Room 521Eddie Wright From Interest to Industry: Building Career Pathways That Work OPSICBarbra Gonzales • Doug Kapeller Not Too Old to Learn: Social Skill Instruction in Secondary Settings Choir Room 412Lindsey Mirielli Turning Text into Learning Room 816Mindy Roberts & Kristen Potter Edgenuity Collaboration and Learning Room 523Nick Kraly Bridge the Gap Through Explicit Instruction and Scaffolding Room 605Heather Schroer Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Overview of Dr. Ross Greene's CPS Model Room 606Melinda Bricker • Allie Hemmen • Rebecca Schwer

TBA

Self-Paced- Analyzing Data Using Google Forms and Google Sheets Self-Paced SessionJuliana Dodson Self-Paced- Balancing Act: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership Self-Paced SessionJenna Kuder Self-Paced- Clear by Design: Practical Accessibility in Microsoft 365 Self-Paced SessionJoe Chavez Self-Paced- Exploring The Opportunity Myth: What Students are Asked to Learn- and Why It Matters Self-Paced SessionJenna Kuder Self-Paced- One Strategy at a Time: Building Strong Behavior Systems in the Classroom Self-Paced SessionMelinda Bricker • Kadie Clifford • Juliana Dodson Self-Paced- Owls, Watchdogs, and Possums- Oh My! Self-Paced SessionBre McGranahan Self-Paced- Planning for Grade Level Rigor Self-Paced SessionJenna Kuder Self-Paced- What's New in Children's Literature Self-Paced SessionJamie Haffey Self-Paced- Math Minds at Work Self-Paced SessionMarcy Good Self-Paced- Unlocking the Power of Geodes: Planning for Purposeful, Differentiated Reading Instruction (Grades K-3) Self-Paced SessionMarcy Good Self-Paced- A Teacher's Guide to the AI Assessment Scale Self-Paced SessionJen Kennedy Self-Paced- AI Unleashed: A Practical Guide for AI in the Classroom Self-Paced SessionJen Kennedy Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Assignments and Google Assignments LTI Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Basics (Elementary) Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Basics (Secondary) Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Canvas + Ignite AI Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Canvas Studio Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Course Data and Analytics Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Digital Discussions Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Grading and Feedback Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Group Work and Collaborations Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Modules and Page Building with Course Settings and Sharing Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Canvas LMS: Quizzes Self-Paced SessionCanvas Self-Paced- Developing an Action Plan for Professional Growth and Advancement Self-Paced SessionJenna Kuder Self-Paced- Expanding Access: Using Sora to Explore eBooks in World Languages and Beyond Self-Paced SessionAllyssa Zoller Self-Paced- Leave Smarter: Know Your Options Self-Paced SessionAngie Powers Self-Paced- Navigating Frontline Professional Growth Self-Paced SessionJenna Kuder Self-Paced- Unlock AI's Potential: Prompt Engineering for Educators Self-Paced SessionJen Kennedy

8:00am CDT

Completing Your Action Plan: A Guided Work Session AM Room 704Jenna Kuder HeartSaver CPR and First Aid AM Band Room 415Olathe Nurses and CPR Facilitators Purposeful Planning for Rigorous Instruction AM Room 704Jenna Kuder SCM Recertification- Theory Orchestra Room 411SCM Trainers Compass Staff- Safe Crisis Management- Physical Room 302/308Dr. Scott Fluke • Abby Patel ESY- Extended School Year Professional Learning ESY Sites- Santa Fe Trail, Washington, HarmonySpecial Services LETRS Make-Up Sessions Olathe East Rooms 311, 313, 315, and 317LETRS Facilitators

8:30am CDT

KC Metro Social Studies Summer Summit Shawnee Mission School District Center for Academic AchievementKansas Social Studies

12:30pm CDT

Completing Your Action Plan: A Guided Work Session PM Room 704Jenna Kuder HeartSaver CPR and First Aid PM Band Room 415Olathe Nurses and CPR Facilitators Purposeful Planning for Rigorous Instruction PM Room 704Jenna Kuder SCM Recertification- Physical Orchestra Room 411SCM Trainers

Olathe Summer Conference 2026