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GCU Character Ed Summit 1
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Friday, July 12
 

7:30am MST

Registration
Registration

Friday July 12, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am MST
Canyon Ventures Building 71

8:00am MST

9:00am MST

CCCE Team Welcome
Friday July 12, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am MST
Main Room

9:45am MST

Making Character Education a Priority in Schools: Me Work. We Work. The Work.
Schools often jump straight to classroom strategies when implementing character education then wonder why it is ineffective.  This work must first be personal.  Before we can help our students develop character, we need to examine our own.  Secondly, before teachers can help students understand the importance of respecting others, they must respect one another.  The’ Me Work’ and the ‘We Work’ is foundational to ‘The Work’ of implementing effective character education.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Amy Johnston

Dr. Amy Johnston

Education Consultant and Prior Principal
Dr. Amy Johnston spent 33 years in the field of education and earned Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration and Counseling and an Ed.D. in Character Education and Democratic School Governance from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She taught high school, served as a... Read More →


Friday July 12, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am MST
Lope Main Stage

10:45am MST

Break
Friday July 12, 2024 10:45am - 11:00am MST
Main Room

11:00am MST

Building Strong Foundations: Empowering Students to Embrace Their Best Selves through Character Education

In this dynamic session, participants will explore the transformative power of character education in nurturing resilient, confident, and empowered students. Through a blend of theory and practical strategies, attendees will discover how to cultivate a supportive learning environment that fosters the development of essential character traits. From integrity and perseverance to empathy and responsibility, this session equips educators with the tools and insights to empower students to embrace their true potential and become catalysts for positive change in their communities. Join us as we embark on a journey of building strong foundations for lifelong success and fulfillment.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Antonio Cooper

Dr. Antonio Cooper

Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Vestavia Hills City School System
Dr. Antonio Cooper currently holds the position of Director of Curriculum & Instruction for the Vestavia Hills City School System. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling, an Education Specialist... Read More →



Friday July 12, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Lope Main Stage

11:00am MST

Growing in Character: How to Begin the Character Journey in Your School

Do you want to learn more about getting started with character in your school? Dr. Hunsberger will share her insights on leading a national school of character at the elementary level, and starting the character journey in a middle school setting. She will provide teachers and leaders with purposeful next steps that may be helpful for school teams as they begin this work collectively. With practical application and experience, she hopes to provide insight for getting started and making an impact. 

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Alicia Hunsberger

Dr. Alicia Hunsberger

Principal, Louis Pizitz Middle School
Dr. Alicia Hunsberger currently serves as the principal of Louis Pizitz Middle School in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. As the instructional leader of the school, she finds value in watching students and teachers engage in learning by doing. She leads with an emphasis on building a culture... Read More →



Friday July 12, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Coyote Room

11:00am MST

The Why and How of Character Education: Be S.M.A.R.T.

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) ask three questions: 1) What do we want our students to know? 2) How will we know if they have learned?  3) What will we do if they haven’t learned?  These questions are critical to character education, yet they are often ignored.  Creating Strategic, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented, Time-bound (S.M.A.R.T.) goals are what make character education initiatives successful.  Using the PRIMED model, you will learn what to focus on and how to develop measurable goals to ensure your character education initiative is effective.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Amy Johnston

Dr. Amy Johnston

Education Consultant and Prior Principal
Dr. Amy Johnston spent 33 years in the field of education and earned Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration and Counseling and an Ed.D. in Character Education and Democratic School Governance from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She taught high school, served as a... Read More →



Friday July 12, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Cardinal Room

11:00am MST

Virtue Formation and Mission Alignment

This session is aimed at helping school professionals draw the lines and connect the dots between mission values and virtue conversations. Character education comes into even greater focus when it aligns with the big-picture mission and vision of a school or organization. One example will be shared to highlight the role of virtue frameworks and formation at work in support of an institution's mission. From there, participants will be encouraged to consider some possible first or next steps specific to ways this can impact their own school.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lori Doyle

Dr. Lori Doyle

Associate Professor and Director of MA in Educational Leadership Programs, Concordia University Irvine
Dr. Lori Doyle currently serves in the School of Education at Concordia University Irvine as Associate Professor and Director of both Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Programs: Social Emotional Learning, Character, and Ethics and Cognition, Motivation, and Development. She... Read More →



Friday July 12, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Roadrunner Room

11:00am MST

What Works in Character Education: PRIMED

Parallel Breakouts
Format as:
Title, with “Presenter”
Location
Description

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Melinda Bier

Dr. Melinda Bier

Melinda (Mindy) Bier Ph.D. is the Teresa M Fischer Professor ofCitizenship Education and Co-Director of the Center for Character andCitizenship (CCC), at UMSL where she has led program evaluation, the designand implementation of educational innovations, and professional developmentfor... Read More →



Friday July 12, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Javelina Room

12:00pm MST

Lunch
Friday July 12, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Main Room

1:00pm MST

Building Strong Foundations: Empowering Students to Embrace Their Best Selves through Character Education

In this dynamic session, participants will explore the transformative power of character education in nurturing resilient, confident, and empowered students. Through a blend of theory and practical strategies, attendees will discover how to cultivate a supportive learning environment that fosters the development of essential character traits. From integrity and perseverance to empathy and responsibility, this session equips educators with the tools and insights to empower students to embrace their true potential and become catalysts for positive change in their communities. Join us as we embark on a journey of building strong foundations for lifelong success and fulfillment.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Antonio Cooper

Dr. Antonio Cooper

Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Vestavia Hills City School System
Dr. Antonio Cooper currently holds the position of Director of Curriculum & Instruction for the Vestavia Hills City School System. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling, an Education Specialist... Read More →



Friday July 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Lope Main Stage

1:00pm MST

Growing in Character: How to Begin the Character Journey in Your School

Do you want to learn more about getting started with character in your school? Dr. Hunsberger will share her insights on leading a national school of character at the elementary level, and starting the character journey in a middle school setting. She will provide teachers and leaders with purposeful next steps that may be helpful for school teams as they begin this work collectively. With practical application and experience, she hopes to provide insight for getting started and making an impact.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Alicia Hunsberger

Dr. Alicia Hunsberger

Principal, Louis Pizitz Middle School
Dr. Alicia Hunsberger currently serves as the principal of Louis Pizitz Middle School in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. As the instructional leader of the school, she finds value in watching students and teachers engage in learning by doing. She leads with an emphasis on building a culture... Read More →



Friday July 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Coyote Room

1:00pm MST

The Why and How of Character Education: Be S.M.A.R.T.

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) ask three questions: 1) What do we want our students to know? 2) How will we know if they have learned?  3) What will we do if they haven’t learned?  These questions are critical to character education, yet they are often ignored.  Creating Strategic, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented, Time-bound (S.M.A.R.T.) goals are what make character education initiatives successful.  Using the PRIMED model, you will learn what to focus on and how to develop measurable goals to ensure your character education initiative is effective.


Speakers
avatar for Dr. Amy Johnston

Dr. Amy Johnston

Education Consultant and Prior Principal
Dr. Amy Johnston spent 33 years in the field of education and earned Master’s Degrees in Educational Administration and Counseling and an Ed.D. in Character Education and Democratic School Governance from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She taught high school, served as a... Read More →



Friday July 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Cardinal Room

1:00pm MST

Virtue Formation and Mission Alignment

This session is aimed at helping school professionals draw the lines and connect the dots between mission values and virtue conversations. Character education comes into even greater focus when it aligns with the big-picture mission and vision of a school or organization. One example will be shared to highlight the role of virtue frameworks and formation at work in support of an institution's mission. From there, participants will be encouraged to consider some possible first or next steps specific to ways this can impact their own school.

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Lori Doyle

Dr. Lori Doyle

Associate Professor and Director of MA in Educational Leadership Programs, Concordia University Irvine
Dr. Lori Doyle currently serves in the School of Education at Concordia University Irvine as Associate Professor and Director of both Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Programs: Social Emotional Learning, Character, and Ethics and Cognition, Motivation, and Development. She... Read More →



Friday July 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Roadrunner Room

1:00pm MST

What Works in Character Education: PRIMED

  1. Dr. Melinda Bier 
  • Location: TBD  
  • Title: TBD 
  • Description: TBD 

Speakers
avatar for Dr. Melinda Bier

Dr. Melinda Bier

Melinda (Mindy) Bier Ph.D. is the Teresa M Fischer Professor ofCitizenship Education and Co-Director of the Center for Character andCitizenship (CCC), at UMSL where she has led program evaluation, the designand implementation of educational innovations, and professional developmentfor... Read More →



Friday July 12, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Javelina Room

2:00pm MST

Break
Friday July 12, 2024 2:00pm - 2:15pm MST

2:15pm MST

Activity: Crafting Character: Setting Goals for Holistic Education
Join us in this conference session as we delve into the art of setting comprehensive goals for character education in schools. Explore strategies for nurturing goodness in your school community and your students, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond academics.

Friday July 12, 2024 2:15pm - 3:30pm MST
Lope Main Stage

3:30pm MST

Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks 
Speaker: Dr. Amy Johnston 
Location: Main Room 

Friday July 12, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm MST
Main Room
 
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