2025 Kansas Principals Conference

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Opening Keynote - Jordan Montgomery

The Art of Encouragement

A session focused on supporting teams, spreading joy and serving from the heart. Audience members can expect to hear stories filled with practical application on building culture, attracting talent, retaining talent, and getting the most out of teams. This presentation includes tangible strategies for influencing others and challenges audience members to communicate at a higher level! Participants will be asked to evaluate their current culture and assess their own influential style. The interactive framework will allow participants to ask questions, share ideas, and discuss strategies for empowering their teams!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Empowering teams - Participants will have increased awareness toward establishing trust with their team and building a winning culture.

  • Effective Communication - Participants will be able to communicate more effectively with team members and as a result see increased engagement and initiative.

  • Emotional Intelligence - Participants will be equipped with tools and strategies for better understanding their team members and tuning into the needs of their people.

Closing Keynote - Tyler Cook

Leadership That Starts Within

Our world is in desperate need of authentic leaders—those who live from their values, cultivate self-awareness, welcome feedback, and pursue their potential for the sake of those they serve.  When leaders are willing to grow from the inside out, they expand their impact, create thriving cultures, and empower healthy teams.  It’s time to grow and become the leader you’ve always desired to be—in every area of your life.

Bio:

Dr. Tyler Cook is an educator, author, speaker, and coach dedicated to equipping healthy, high-impact leaders and teams. Tyler currently serves as an Elementary Principal in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Adjunct Professor at PennWest University.

He is the co-author of Building Authenticity: A Blueprint for the Leader Inside You and author of this newest book, The Growth-Minded Leader: How the Mountains You're Facing Are the Path to Your Potential.

Conference Schedule

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025

7:30 a.m. - Registration Opens - Preassembly Area

8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. - Vendor Show - Lobby & Preassembly Area

8:00 a.m. - Breakout Session 1 - Assigned Rooms

9:00 a.m. - Breakout Session 2 - Assigned Rooms

10:00 a.m. - Conference Kickoff - Bosin I & II

10:30 a.m. - Opening Keynote Speaker - Jordan Montgomery - Bosin I & II

11:30 a.m. - Lunch & Vendor Time - Bosin I & II

1:00 p.m. - Breakout Session 3 - Assigned Rooms

2:00 p.m. - Break & Vendor Time

2:25 p.m. - Breakout Session 4 - Assigned Rooms

3:35 p.m. - Breakout Session 5 - Assigned Rooms

5:00 p.m. - Principals Reception & Awards - Bosin I & II

7:00-10:00 p.m. - Hospitality Room Sponsored by OFG - Riverview Area

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025

8:30 a.m. - Breakout Session 5 - Assigned Rooms

9:30 a.m. - Hot Topic #1 - Artificial Intelligence

10:40 a.m. - Hot Topic #2 - Advocacy/Responsibilities

11:45 a.m. - Lunch - Bosin I & II

12:30 p.m. - Closing Keynote Speaker - Tyler Cook - Bosin I & II

1:35 p.m. - Closing Remarks/Giveaways - Bosin I & II

BREAKOUT SESSION SCHEDULE

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