Description

A one-day summit of learning from your colleagues!

Join us as we collaborate and learn from each other at the Meeting House in Columbia, MD.

Limited to the first 125 people who register.

Keynote Speaker

William J. Barnes

Howard County Public School System Superintendent

As the HCPSS Chief Academic Officer since 2017, Mr. Barnes led the departments of Special Education, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and Program Innovation and Student Well-Being. He has prioritized recruiting, developing and retaining leaders throughout those departments. He began his career with HCPSS in 2008, serving as the Coordinator of Secondary Mathematics and Director of Secondary and Pre-K-12 Curricular Programs. Prior to that, he served as a high school math teacher. Throughout his extensive career in education, he has held multiple leadership roles on state and national committees, panels, and groups; primarily focused on mathematics education. He has committed his entire career to enhancing educational outcomes for all students.  As a teacher, Barnes received National Board Certification and was awarded Maryland’s prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 2003, the highest award bestowed upon a mathematics teacher in Maryland.  Mr. Barnes began his term as superintendent in July of 2024.

 Schedule

All sessions will be held in room 202

8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration (Common Area), Breakfast & Welcome (Room 202)

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Keynote 

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9:30 - 10:15 a.m. AI for School Leaders: Work Smarter, Lead Stronger

10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Staff Wellness- Recharge & Lead

11:30 - 12:15 p.m. Start Strong and Finish Strong with Staff

12:15 p.m. Door Prizes, Closing

Thanks to our event sponsor!

Venue Information

The Meeting House

5885 Robert Oliver Place

Columbia, Maryland 21045