2024 KKPCA SPEDucator Conference: Full Schedule

Aloha and welcome to the KKPCA SPEDucator Conference Registration site!!! We are excited to have you join us! Check out all the breakout sessions!

This year we will have 2 Keynote presenters

July 11 will be Putting the “I” in IEPs Using High-Quality Tools for Development and Implementation with Donna Sacco, Ph.D. and Amy Peterson, M.A., AND
July 12 Curtis Hill, CEO of the Culture of Belonging

You wonʻt want to miss out on 2-days of collaboration, learning, networking, and being INCLUDED, INSPIRED, INFORMED!

8:30am HST

Putting the "I" in IEPs: Using High-Quality Tools for Development and Implementation

Thursday July 11, 2024 8:30am - 12:00pm HST

Library

Are you struggling with developing realistic yet meaningful goals for your students and designing instruction to meet their individualized needs? This interactive session is intended for educators and administrators who work with students with disabilities. It will provide an overview of data-based individualization (DBI) and illustrate how it can be used to improve and simplify IEP development. Participants will access a variety of tools and resources from the National Center on Intensive Intervention and the PROGRESS Center to better understand how to develop and implement high-quality IEPs and be able to intensify interventions based on student data.

Speakers

Amy Peterson, MA

PROGRESS Center at American Institutes for Research

Amy Peterson, MA, is a senior researcher at American Institutes for Research (AIR) with more than fifteen years of experience conducting public policy and education research, communications, and professional development. Her primary responsibilities include leading teams focused on... Read More →

Donna Sacco, PhD

PROGRESS Center at American Institutes for Research

Donna Sacco, PhD, has over 20 years of experience at the national, state, and local levels in special education and English as a Second Language (ESL). Currently, she is a senior technical assistance consultant at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) where she has develop... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 8:30am - 12:00pm HST
Library

High Quality Classrooms

12:00pm HST

Lunch (provided)

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm HST

Library

Please pick up your lunch at the library

Lunches may be eaten in the library, breakout session rooms, or outdoors. Remember to dispose of food trash in the outside RED trash bins.

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm HST
Library

12:45pm HST

Goalbook UDL Strategies

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST

G106

In this session, Goalbook Toolkit account holders will learn the basics of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and how to incorporate UDL into the instructional design process. Participants will also learn how to use Goalbook Toolkit to access hundreds of UDL aligned instructional strategies to support varied student needs.

Speakers

Kyli Webb

Hawai'i Customer Success Manager, Goalbook

Kyli Webb is an educational technology instructor at Goalbook, a company that helps teachers create more effective individualized education plans (IEPs) by streamlining the "golden thread" of the IEP process, connecting present levels of performance with standards-based goals and... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST
G106

High Quality Classrooms

12:45pm HST

Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes - Where Are They Now? What Are They Doing?

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST

G108

Target Audience: Secondary Special Education school and complex area staff

Have you wondered what our former students are doing after they exit our schools? In this session, we will review survey results and data trends on what our Special Education students are doing one year after leaving high school. The data results can be used to identify areas of need and improve post-school outcomes for future students.

Speakers

Lori K. Morimoto

Educational Specialist, Monitoring and Compliance Branch

Marlene Asuncion

State Resource Teacher, Monitoring and Compliance Branch

Marlene Asuncion works as a State Resource Teacher at the Monitoring and Compliance Branch. She has been a teacher for 19 years at the middle and high school levels. Marlene has worn several different hats as a general education business teacher, special education department head... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST
G108

High Quality Classrooms

12:45pm HST

Creating a Culture of Trust: The Foundation for Collaborative Meetings & Engaging Classrooms

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST

G101

This session is intended for teachers and teacher leaders. Whether you are a classroom teacher learning strategies to develop a warm and welcoming classroom climate or a team leader looking to develop trust within the grade level/department, you'll find tools to build community and bring people together.

Speakers

Samantha Tomori

Resource Teacher, KKPCA

Samantha Tomori is an educator with over 16 years of teaching experience across a variety of roles. From her beginnings as a classroom teacher (grade 6, grade 5, and grade K), Academic Coach, and Title I Coordinator to her later roles as a literacy interventionist, School Improvement... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST
G101

People Development

12:45pm HST

Personality Matters:Strategies to facilitate behavioral interventions in the classroom

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST

G109

Given the challenges of teaching in fully self-ccontained behavioral classrooms, it is essential for teachers to manage their own stress while recognizing and responding to trauma in their students. Educator will explore strategies using personality priorities and resiliency factors to help facilitate behavioral interventions in the classroom. In this session, educators will explore the factors that increase resilience in themselves and in children and strategize ways of using these resliency factors with students with challenging behaviors or significant trauma.

Speakers

Janessa Henninger

Adams State University

Dr. Janessa Henninger obtained her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis on child and adolescent counseling from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Henninger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Colorado... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST
G109

People Development

12:45pm HST

Systems if Fully Self-Contained Classrooms (FSCs)

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST

G107

Audience: FSC, New Hires, CBI
How to prepare your FSC classroom and teaching role for success (1st Qtr) -Working with adults -OLE framework -Rituals and Routines -Organizational tools (Calendar)

Speakers

Gino Pascual

State Office Mentor Teacher, Hawaii Teacher Induction Center

Gino Pascual, a Waipahu High School graduate, earned his BS in Public Administration from the University of Hawaii West Oahu. He also holds a Special Education certification and a Master of Education from Chaminade University of Honolulu. Currently, Gino serves as a Special Education... Read More →

Ruby Smits

State Office Mentor Teacher, Hawaii Induction Center

Ruby Smits is a Special Education teacher with over 27 years servicing Hawaii’s Special Education students. With expertise as a Special Education Department Head, Ruby specializes in supporting new teachers with organizational skills for managing IEP caseloads and implementing curriculum... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST
G107

People Development

12:45pm HST

The Impact of Stories: Innovative Approaches to Managing Behavior and Improving Attention

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST

Library

This presentation dives into the world of stories - the ones we tell about ourselves, the ones we tell about our students, and how both can have a profound impact. We'll explore real-life scenarios featuring challenging behaviors, such as those linked to ADHD and executive functioning. Through these stories, we'll discover practical strategies and accommodations to support these students. But the focus goes beyond just tactics. We'll delve into the importance of self-reflection and critical thinking. Are the stories we tell about our students truly theirs? By exploring guiāding questions and reframing our perspectives, we can unlock a deeper understanding of our students' journeys and create a more supportive learning environment for all.

Speakers

Kristin Spear

District Resource Teacher, KKPCA

My name is Kristin Spear and I am your friendly neighborhood SEL Resource Teacher! Prior to this role, I honed my skills as both an elementary school teacher and a school counselor. My passion lies in empowering children to thrive in all aspects of life, and I'm thrilled to bring... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST
Library

People Development

12:45pm HST

Unleashing Potential

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST

G110

Unleashing Potential: Building an Inclusive Campus Through Extracurricular Activities
This presentation is for Special Education Teachers, EA's, Administrators, Staff, etc.

Speakers

Christopher Ho

School Renewal Specialist, KKPCA

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Christopher Ho attended the Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts studying Orchestra and Choir. After finishing High School he started his career in the Food and Beverage industry and stayed there for 15 years. In 2001, he started attending UNLV... Read More →

Unleashing Potential Presentation pdf

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST
G110

People Development

12:45pm HST

Low & High Intensity Strategies to Support a Trauma-Informed Classroom

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST

G102

Using a Classroom 180 framework, participants will learn low and high intensity strategies to support a trauma informed classroom.

Speakers

Pamela Moniz-Pena

Behavior Analyst, KKPCA SBBH

Pamela Moniz-Pena is a licensed behavior analyst for KKPCA School Based Behavioral Health. Currently she has been working with schools on classroom-based, low-intensity strategies and the development of student support plans.

Low & High Intensity Strategies to Support A Trauma Informed Classroom pdf

Activity ACT Matrix pdf

Thursday July 11, 2024 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST
G102

Supportive Systems & Environments

2:00pm HST

Engaging Math For All: Effective Teaching Practices to Build Math Confidence (Elementary)

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST

G110

Often times, teachers and/or students are heard saying, "I'm not a math person". In this session, teachers will learn effective teaching practices to build student confidence and provide equitable access for all students using engaging math strategies.

Speakers

Jodi Menino

Resource Teacher, KKPCA

Jodie is currently serving the KKP Complex Area schools as a Math, STEM, and Computer Science resource teacher. She previously served as a classroom teacher, curriculum coordinator, coach, and resource teacher in the Hilo-Waiakea complex area for many years.

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST
G110

High Quality Classrooms

2:00pm HST

Goalbook UDL Strategies

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST

G106

Speakers

Kyli Webb

Hawai'i Customer Success Manager, Goalbook

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST
G106

High Quality Classrooms

2:00pm HST

Creating a Culture of Trust: The Foundation for Collaborative Meetings & Engaging Classrooms

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST

G101

Speakers

Samantha Tomori

Resource Teacher, KKPCA

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST
G101

People Development

2:00pm HST

Intro to PT in the School Setting: Preventing Teaching From Becoming a Pain in the Back.

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST

Library

An introduction to school based PT and an inservice on preventing back pain.

Speakers

Lori Schiavone

Physical Therapist, The Stepping Stones Group

Lori Schiavone is a University of Connecticut graduate. She is a licensed physical therapist with an additional Masters degree in Healthcare Education. Lori has been a school based physical therapist for over 20 years and has been working with the Hawaii Dept of Education since... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST
Library

People Development

2:00pm HST

Introduction to TVI and O&M

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST

G107

A brief overview of what Teachers for the Visually Impaired and Orientation & Mobility Specialist do. Modifications and Adaptations for students who are blind or visually impaired. Simulations of common visual impairments. Examples of modified books for Visually Impaired or blind students.

Speakers

Debra Duby

Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Stepping Stones Group

I am a Teacher for the Blind and Visually Impaired(TV). I have been a TVI for 35 years. I provide specialized instruction, adapt materials, provide resources , collaborate with classroom teachers in providing what is needed for students who are blind or visually impaired.

Claire Hamura

Orientation and Mobility Specialist, HIDOE

I am Orientation and Mobility Specialist. I provide services to students to teach safe, efficient and effective travel skills within their environments at school, home, and community.

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST
G107

People Development

2:00pm HST

Personality Matters:Strategies to facilitate behavioral interventions in the classroom

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST

G109

Speakers

Janessa Henninger

Adams State University

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST
G109

People Development

2:00pm HST

Indicator 13: Secondary Transition - A Roadmap to the Future

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST

G108

Target Audience: High School Special Education Teachers and Administrators

This session will provide an overview of Indicator 13 Secondary Transition requirements. Longitudinal data will be reviewed and examined. Tips will be provided to support school staff in developing and documenting transition planning in the IEP.

Speakers

Lori K. Morimoto

Educational Specialist, Monitoring and Compliance Branch

Marlene Asuncion

State Resource Teacher, Monitoring and Compliance Branch

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST
G108

Supportive Systems & Environments

2:00pm HST

Low & High Intensity Strategies to Support a Trauma-Informed Classroom

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST

G102

Using a Classroom 180 framework, participants will learn low and high intensity strategies to support a trauma informed classroom.

Speakers

Pamela Moniz-Pena

Behavior Analyst, KKPCA SBBH

Low & High Intensity Strategies to Support A Trauma Informed Classroom pdf

Activity ACT Matrix pdf

Thursday July 11, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm HST
G102

Supportive Systems & Environments

8:30am HST

Engaging Math For All: Effective Teaching Practices to Build Math Confidence (Secondary)

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST

G110

Speakers

Jodi Menino

Resource Teacher, KKPCA

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST
G110

High Quality Classrooms

8:30am HST

Family Engagement & Transition

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST

G102

This session in meant for all school staff including special education teachers, general education teachers and parents. Learn how to work with families in the transition process from high school to adult. Know where resources are and how to engage families in the process.

Speakers

Amanda Kaahanui

Program Specialist, SPIN- Special Parent Information Network

Amanda loves being a parent, advocate and care coordinator for her handsome 20-year-old son Ikaika. She is the Program Specialist at SPIN, the Special Parent Information Network, and helps families find information, resources and support for their children with special needs. In... Read More →

Family Engagement & Transition July 2024 pdf

Transitions pdf

Transfer of Rights pg 1 pdf

Transfer of Rights pg 2 pdf

Footsteps to Transition Workbook SHORT Hawaii Island reviewed 2024 pdf

Support for Families pdf

UDL Family School Partnership pdf

Cert vs Dipl pg1 pdf

Cert vs Dipl pg 2 pdf

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST
G102

High Quality Classrooms

8:30am HST

Progress Monitoring Using Goalbook Toolkit

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST

G106

In this session, Goalbook Toolkit account holders will learn how to adapt learning goals to create benchmarks for monitoring progress. We will explore how the progress monitoring assessments in Goalbook can be used to measure progress towards meeting those goals and objectives. We'll also show how to use the many editable data collection templates to record student progress. Lastly, participants will have an opportunity to engage with Goalbook, and it may be helpful to come with a student in mind.

Speakers

Kyli Webb

Hawai'i Customer Success Manager, Goalbook

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST
G106

High Quality Classrooms

8:30am HST

Specially Designed Instruction

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST

Library

Do you want to strengthen your special education programming? Do you have questions about specially designed instruction (SDI)? Presenters will highlight 10 lessons learned from local educators related to planning and delivering SDI. This session can benefit educators and administrators who work with students with disabilities. It will address critical areas including the importance of setting high expectations, clarifying the definition of SDI in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and navigating common misconceptions surrounding SDI. Freely available tools and resources will be highlighted and shared to help participants gather a greater understanding of SDI.

Speakers

Amy Peterson, MA

PROGRESS Center at American Institutes for Research

Donna Sacco, PhD

PROGRESS Center at American Institutes for Research

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST
Library

High Quality Classrooms

8:30am HST

Transition Assessment Resources

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST

G101

This workshop is for Special Education Teachers who are currently using TeachTown in their classroom. The focus will be on how data from the TeachTown platform can be used to inform individualized instruction and IEP development.

Speakers

Suzanne Mcfadden

Educational Specialist II-Instructional Practices for Students with Intensive Needs, HIDOE Poʻokela Special Day Program

Suzanne has 18 years of experience in Special Education. She was a special education teacher for 12 years and has 6 years of experience as a Special Education Administrator. She currently serves as an Educational Specialist for the DOE under the Exceptional Support Branch, where... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST
G101

High Quality Classrooms

8:30am HST

Supervising & Supporting Educational Assistants

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST

G108

Target Audience: Teachers, admin, EA's.

This training is designed for individuals (Teachers/Administrators) who supervise Educational Assistants (EAs) within their organization as well as Educational Assistants (EA's).

Speakers

Lynda Tarantino

District Resource Teacher, KKPCA

Aloha, My name is Lynda Tarantino. I have been teaching in Hawai'i as a special education teacher since 2004. I am currently a district resource teacher for the South Hawaii Special Education Complex Area (KKPCA).

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST
G108

People Development

8:30am HST

Systems if Fully Self-Contained Classrooms (FSCs)

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST

G107

Audience: FSC, New Hires, CBI
How to prepare your FSC classroom and teaching role for success (1st Qtr) -Working with adults -OLE framework -Rituals and Routines -Organizational tools (Calendar)

Speakers

Gino Pascual

State Office Mentor Teacher, Hawaii Teacher Induction Center

Ruby Smits

State Office Mentor Teacher, Hawaii Induction Center

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST
G107

People Development

8:30am HST

Reframing Our Lenses, Equity Lense, Presuming Competence

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST

G109

Participants will learn to distinguish between inclusion and inclusive practices, gain a deeper understanding of the continuum of special education supports, discuss the significance of presuming competence, and explore the use of an equity lens.

Speakers

Kapu Mamiya

State Office Resource Teacher, HIDOE ESB

Kapu is passionate about Inclusive Practices within the Hawaii State Department of Education. As a State Office Resource Teacher, she works with schools and complex areas across all grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school) to embrace inclusive practices. Her focus is on... Read More →

Krysta Salon

State Educational Specialist, HIDOE ESB

Krysta Salon has worked within the field of education as a general education teacher, special education teacher, District Resource Teacher, and Hawai'i State Educational Specialist. Her work focuses on the improvement of inclusive practices for all learners including students with... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am HST
G109

Supportive Systems & Environments

10:30am HST

Accommodations: Access Points

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST

G109

Participants will learn to differentiate between accommodations and modifications, understanding their respective hierarchies. They will explore various resources to enhance student access to instruction through the use of both embedded and specific accommodations.

Speakers

Kapu Mamiya

State Office Resource Teacher, HIDOE ESB

Krysta Salon

State Educational Specialist, HIDOE ESB

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST
G109

High Quality Classrooms

10:30am HST

Holomua

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST

G101

Audience will learn how we built our WBL Program and shaped it into our Holomua Thrift Store and Searider Cafe. The Audience will see the steps we took from filled boxes and turned it into a student designed and operational Thrift Store. They will also learn about our student operated Searider Cafe.

Speakers

Cyrilla Manuel

Waianae High School Transition Coordinator, Waianae High School

Cyrilla Manuel, a Farrington High School graduate, earned her BS in Business Administration and Masters Degree in Special Education from the University of Phoenix. Currently, Cyrilla serves as Transition Coordinator and Holomua Work-based Learning Coordinator at Waianae High School... Read More →

Christina Bailey

Teacher, Waianae High School

Unleashing Potential: Building an Inclusive Campus Through Extracurricular Activities. This presentation is for Special Education Teachers, EA's, Administrators, Staff, etc.

Daryle-Jean Woodard

Teacher, Waianae High School

DaryleJean Woodard, a Wai'anae High School graduate, earned her BS (2006) in Bachelor's in Science w/dual cert in special education (K-12) from Chaminade University. She also holds a Master's Degree (2009) in Curriculum Studies (K-12) from the University of Hawai'i Manoa. Currently... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST
G101

High Quality Classrooms

10:30am HST

Progress Monitoring Using Goalbook Toolkit

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST

G106

Speakers

Kyli Webb

Hawai'i Customer Success Manager, Goalbook

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST
G106

High Quality Classrooms

10:30am HST

Specially Designed Instruction

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST

Library

Speakers

Amy Peterson, MA

PROGRESS Center at American Institutes for Research

Donna Sacco, PhD

PROGRESS Center at American Institutes for Research

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST
Library

High Quality Classrooms

10:30am HST

AAC/Assistive Technology

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST

G110

Develop strategies, tools, and resources for inspiring communication among students with complex communication needs using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools and methods.

Speakers

Joseph Ahuna

SLP, KKPCA

Joseph Ahuna is a speech language pathologist working in the KKP complex area. He graduated from the University of South Dakota with a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders. He recently attended the Closing the Gap Assistive Technology conference in Minneapolis Minnesota... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST
G110

People Development

about Joseph Ahuna is a school-based speech language pathologist working in the KKP complex area. Originally from Kaneohe, Oahu, Joseph, worked as a personal injury attorney for 8 years in Hawaii before deciding on a career change. In 2015, he packed up his family of 6 and traveled to Vermillion South Dakota where he attended graduate school at the University of South Dakota and earned his master's degree in communication sciences and disorders. Upon completion, he and his family moved  back to Hawaii in 2019 where he now works as a school-based SLP servicing children with complex communication needs.  Joseph completed the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) certification program and is the first and currently only LAMP Certified Professional SLP in Hawaii.

10:30am HST

Supervising & Supporting Educational Assistants

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST

G108

Speakers

Lynda Tarantino

District Resource Teacher, KKPCA

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST
G108

People Development

10:30am HST

Engaging Families in the IEP Process

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST

G102

This session is appropriate for all school staff.
Learn how to engage families in the IEP process to ensure positive student outcomes.

Speakers

Amanda Kaahanui

Program Specialist, SPIN- Special Parent Information Network

Engaging Families in the IEP 2024 pdf

Support for Families pdf

ESY pg 1 pdf

ESY pg 2 pdf

What Does SPIN Do 2023 pdf

Friday July 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm HST
G102

Supportive Systems & Environments

12:00pm HST

Lunch (provided)

Friday July 12, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm HST

Library

Please pick up your lunch at the library

Lunches may be eaten in the library, breakout session rooms, or outdoors. Remember to dispose of food trash in the outside RED trash bins.

Friday July 12, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm HST
Library

12:45pm HST

Keynote

Friday July 12, 2024 12:45pm - 2:30pm HST

Library

In today's world? DEI&B should no longer just be components in cultivating fair, safe, and effective business environments - they are a must.

That's where diversity strategist, educator, author, speaker, and trainer Curtis Hill comes in. Curtis brings audiences an empowering message of awareness, culture, and resilience, combined with a potent mix of savvy business skills honed from a lifetime of raw and well-crafted experiences.

Growing up in Chicago, Curtis quickly drifted into a life of violence and crime and quickly rose to become one of the city's most recognizable and notorious gang members. But, while dealing drugs earned him a six-figure per month bankroll, it cost him everything when he witnessed the cold-blooded murder of his best friend and came face-to-face with the immense suffering it caused in his community.

Consequently, Curtis turned to education to springboard his street smarts into solid business acumen. After earning four degrees, including a Master of Arts in Teaching, an M.Ed in Administration and Supervision, and he holds a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, to Create A Culture of Belonging to maximize people, profits and productivity. In addition, his unique way of communicating complex issues like race and division with humor and humanity keeps audiences engaged with laughter while they learn.

Speakers

Dr. Curtis Hill

Diversity Expert & Inclusion Equity Coach, Culture of Belonging

Growing up in Chicago, Curtis easily drifted into a life of violence and crime and quickly rose to become one of the city’s most recognizable and notorious gang members. While dealing drugs earned him a six-figure per month bankroll, it cost him everything when he witnessed the... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 12:45pm - 2:30pm HST
Library

2:30pm HST

Closing

Friday July 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm HST

Library

Friday July 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm HST
Library

2024 KKPCA SPEDucator Conference