Olathe Summer Conference 2026

Olathe Summer Conference 2026

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

8:15am CDT

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

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

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

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

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 HeartSaver CPR and First Aid- Olathe Staff Only Band Room 415Olathe Nurses and CPR 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

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 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

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

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

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