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Thursday, June 26
 

10:30am CDT

Empowered Educators, Thriving Students: Strategies for Teacher Support and Impact
Thursday June 26, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Chesterton High School
Great teachers create great learning experiences—but how can leaders ensure educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a lasting impact? Based on Ensuring Teachers Matter: Where to Focus First so Students Matter Most, this session explores research-backed strategies to strengthen teacher efficacy, well-being, and instructional effectiveness. Participants will leave with actionable insights on fostering a culture of trust, growth, and high expectations. Whether you're an administrator, instructional coach, or teacher leader, this session will provide practical tools to enhance teacher retention and student success.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Shelly Wilfong

Dr. Shelly Wilfong

Assistant Superintendent, Wawasee Community School Corporation
Shelly Wilfong, is assistant superintendent of Wawasee Community School Corporation in Syracuse, Indiana. She has been an educational professional for 30 years, with 19 years as a classroom teacher. Dr. Wilfong’s main responsibilities include all aspects of curriculum, instruction... Read More →
Thursday June 26, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Chesterton High School 2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
  Educator Wellbeing

12:30pm CDT

Don't Be a Statistic - A Guide to Preventing Teacher Burnout
Thursday June 26, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Chesterton High School
Teacher burnout is an epidemic in the education world. Come to learn practical strategies to help teachers maintain energy, motivation, and well-being.
Speakers
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Luke Starkey

Teacher, Duneland School Corporation
I teach economics and psychology at Chesterton High School (I also coach girls' basketball). This past school year I hosted a workshop based around psychology and teaching, showing different illusions that teachers and students have and how to become a more effective educator.
Thursday June 26, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Chesterton High School 2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
  Educator Wellbeing

12:30pm CDT

Reflection Tools and Activities for the Mattering Mindset and Your Professional Life
Thursday June 26, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Chesterton High School
Building on the core principles of Teacher Mattering, this hands-on follow-up session turns insight into action. Participants will explore a versatile set of reflection tools that help teachers and administrators notice, document, and amplify the moments that strengthen educators’ sense of being valued. Through guided reflection activities, a Teacher Mattering self-assessment, and step-by-step action-plan templates, attendees will pinpoint practical ways to weave Mattering strategies into their daily professional lives—and leave with a personalized roadmap for sustaining impact.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Shelly Wilfong

Dr. Shelly Wilfong

Assistant Superintendent, Wawasee Community School Corporation
Shelly Wilfong, is assistant superintendent of Wawasee Community School Corporation in Syracuse, Indiana. She has been an educational professional for 30 years, with 19 years as a classroom teacher. Dr. Wilfong’s main responsibilities include all aspects of curriculum, instruction... Read More →
Thursday June 26, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Chesterton High School 2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
  Educator Wellbeing

1:45pm CDT

Empowered Educators, Thriving Students: Strategies for Teacher Support and Impact
Thursday June 26, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Chesterton High School
Great teachers create great learning experiences—but how can leaders ensure educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a lasting impact? Based on Ensuring Teachers Matter: Where to Focus First so Students Matter Most, this session explores research-backed strategies to strengthen teacher efficacy, well-being, and instructional effectiveness. Participants will leave with actionable insights on fostering a culture of trust, growth, and high expectations. Whether you're an administrator, instructional coach, or teacher leader, this session will provide practical tools to enhance teacher retention and student success.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Shelly Wilfong

Dr. Shelly Wilfong

Assistant Superintendent, Wawasee Community School Corporation
Shelly Wilfong, is assistant superintendent of Wawasee Community School Corporation in Syracuse, Indiana. She has been an educational professional for 30 years, with 19 years as a classroom teacher. Dr. Wilfong’s main responsibilities include all aspects of curriculum, instruction... Read More →
Thursday June 26, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Chesterton High School 2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
  Educator Wellbeing

1:45pm CDT

Rebellion and Hope: Teaching in the Today's World (A Survival Guide)
Thursday June 26, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Chesterton High School
Inspired by the lessons of Star Wars and the universe created by George Lucas, this session will guide today's teacher through the struggles and challenges of teaching in today's world. Topics will include discussions on the changing role of the teacher, teacher leadership, teacher self-care, and the future of teaching among others.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Wisniewski

Jeff Wisniewski

High School History Teacher, East Porter County School Corporation
27-year veteran social studies teacher.  B.A. in history from Indiana University-Bloomington.  Dual Credit instructor for Indiana University.  Current Courses:  HS US history, Dual Credit US history, Current Events, & Humanities.  Current committees: New Teacher Welcome Committee... Read More →
Thursday June 26, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Chesterton High School 2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
  Educator Wellbeing

3:00pm CDT

Reflection Tools and Activities for the Mattering Mindset and Your Professional Life
Thursday June 26, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Chesterton High School
Building on the core principles of Teacher Mattering, this hands-on follow-up session turns insight into action. Participants will explore a versatile set of reflection tools that help teachers and administrators notice, document, and amplify the moments that strengthen educators’ sense of being valued. Through guided reflection activities, a Teacher Mattering self-assessment, and step-by-step action-plan templates, attendees will pinpoint practical ways to weave Mattering strategies into their daily professional lives—and leave with a personalized roadmap for sustaining impact.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Shelly Wilfong

Dr. Shelly Wilfong

Assistant Superintendent, Wawasee Community School Corporation
Shelly Wilfong, is assistant superintendent of Wawasee Community School Corporation in Syracuse, Indiana. She has been an educational professional for 30 years, with 19 years as a classroom teacher. Dr. Wilfong’s main responsibilities include all aspects of curriculum, instruction... Read More →
Thursday June 26, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Chesterton High School 2125 S 11th St, Chesterton, IN 46304
  Educator Wellbeing
 
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