2026 MCEA Fall Conference

2026 MCEA Fall Conference

11:15am CDT

Gathering Support, Not Just Funds: Why Relationships Redefine Community Engagement Suite 104 - Lower LevelJohn Double I Need An Adult...Wait, That's Me: The Reality of Imposter Syndrome Suite 102 - Lower LevelAshley Fabian Kimmell Self-Leadership Suite 108 - Lower LevelDr. Vera Ndumbe

1:30pm CDT

Leading for the Future: How to Lead, Serve, and Build Flatter, More Humane Organizations Suite 101 - Lower LevelStephen Keeler • Courtney Green The Ripple Effect: Building Stronger Communities Through Connection, Kindness, and Leadership Suite 103 - Lower LevelCindy Rowe

2:45pm CDT

Demystifying Executive Presence for All Professionals - PART 1 Suite 103 - Lower LevelSheila Neidert

4:00pm CDT

Behavioral-Based Interviewing for Community Ed Hiring Suite 107 - Lower LevelRadar Talent Solutions Demystifying Executive Presence for All Professionals - PART 2 Suite 103 - Lower LevelSheila Neidert Everyone Wins, When We’re All on the Same Team! Nurturing family and community support for every student through Nested Civic Infrastructure Suite 105 - Lower LevelJackie Blagsvedt • Julie Ruzek From Moments to Movements: Unlocking the Storytelling Superstars on Your Staff Suite 102 - Lower LevelJohn Casper Getting UnSTUCK: from Problem to Possibility Suite 101 - Lower LevelMegan Hartman

8:00am CDT

Arux Access: Get answers and help from the team Amercian Legion Room - Upper LevelTom Sawatzke • Arux • Arux Customer Success and Development teams

10:15am CDT

Large District - Community Education Directors - Program Area Breakout Session: Connect, Collaborate, and Grow Suite 109 - Lower LevelAnnette Sallman • Michelle Trelstad • Khia Bruse Small to Medium Sized Districts - Community Education Directors - Program Area Breakout Session: Connect, Collaborate, and Grow Suite 110 - Lower LevelTricia Lilleberg

1:30pm CDT

Do You Speak Emergency? The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) in Community Education Environments Suite 103 - Lower LevelDustin Vincent Engage! Reimagining the Community Needs Assessment Process Suite 102 - Lower LevelTamra Lennox • Marnita Schroedl

2:45pm CDT

Becoming a Community Education Director Suite 102 - Lower LevelDr. Jim Johnson From Insights to Impact: Using Community Feedback to Strengthen Connection, Impact, and Growth Suite 101 - Lower LevelDeb McDermott-Johnson • Daren Sievers Staff Voices, Stronger Schools: Practical Engagement Strategies That Work Suite 105 - Lower LevelCori Sendle • Sara Ison • Raycheal Zamora, Ed.S, NCSP • Julie Baeb

8:45am CDT

Region 1 - Regional Connections: Meet, Share, and Collaborate Suite 101 - Lower LevelAnn Riebel Region 2 - Regional Connections: Meet, Share, and Collaborate Suite 102 - Lower LevelAlex Wolter Region 3 - Regional Connections: Meet, Share, and Collaborate Suite 103 - Lower LevelStephanie Hillman Region 4 - Regional Connections: Meet, Share, and Collaborate Suite 104 - Lower LevelLisa Rahn Region 5 - Regional Connections: Meet, Share, and Collaborate Suite 105 - Lower LevelKari Gorr Region 6 - Regional Connections: Meet, Share, and Collaborate Suite 106 - Lower LevelKate Andersen Region 7 - Regional Connections: Meet, Share, and Collaborate Suite 107 - Lower LevelRachel Amdahl Region 8 - Regional Connections: Meet, Share, and Collaborate Suite 108 - Lower LevelRoxy Olsen-Hurst Region 9 - Regional Connections: Meet, Share, and Collaborate Suite 109 - Lower LevelNicole Wilke

11:15am CDT

Safe After the Bell: Implementing Standard Response Protocols in OST Suite 103 - Lower LevelTiffany Clifton • Annette Sallman • Scott Lhotka The Operational Edge Suite 102 - Lower LevelTiffany Weeks

1:15pm CDT

Updates to the Community Education Annual Report and How to Fill it Out Suite 104 - Lower LevelKarl Brown • Ann Riebel • Alex Wolter • Roxy Olsen-Hurst • Celest Stang