Join us for the inspiring opening session of the ENGAGE Conference on Tuesday as we welcome keynote speaker Dr. Liz Huntley, a committed child advocate, accomplished litigation attorney, and president of The Hope Institute. Dr. Huntley will share her powerful personal story of overcoming childhood adversity and the transformative role educators played in her journey. Her message is a moving reminder of the impact schools can have in shaping lives and cultivating cultures of character. Following her keynote, Dr. Huntley will participate in a fireside chat with Holly Martin, Staff Development Specialist for Mountain Brook Schools. Together, they will explore the pressing challenges educators face in building schools of character in a rapidly evolving digital world influenced by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. This session promises to uplift, challenge, and spark meaningful dialogue as we kick off a week of growth and connection. Don’t miss this unforgettable start to ENGAGE!
We will wrap up Day One of the ENGAGE Conference with a high-energy closing session that brings everyone back together to celebrate the day’s learning and connections. This is your chance to hear from fellow participants as they share key takeaways, big ideas, and “aha” moments from the sessions they attended. It’s a time to reflect, be inspired by your peers, and get excited about what’s still to come. And yes—more door prizes are on the way, so don’t even think about slipping out early! Come ready to listen, laugh, and leave the day feeling recharged and reconnected.
Join us for the Wednesday opening session with an unforgettable keynote from Joe Sanfelippo, a nationally recognized speaker, author, and recently retired superintendent with over 26 years of experience in education. Known for his quick wit, heartfelt stories, and contagious energy, Joe brings both humor and depth to his message—reminding educators just how much they matter. His keynote will leave you feeling seen, celebrated, and recharged for the work ahead. Following his talk, Joe will join Holly Martin, Staff Development Specialist and Mason Martin, Mountain Brook High School studentfor afireside chat exploring how students can learn, teachers can teach, and leaders can lead in a world where the future is uncertain and ever-changing. Together, they will dig into what it means to prepare students for jobs that don’t yet exist—and how educators can stay grounded and empowered in the process. You won’t want to miss this energizing and thought-provoking start to day two of the ENGAGE Conference!
We will wrap up the ENGAGE Conference with a high-energy closing session that brings everyone back together to celebrate the closing of an incredible two days of learning and making connections. This is your chance to hear from fellow participants as they share key takeaways, big ideas, and “aha” moments from the sessions they attended. It’s a time to reflect, be inspired by your peers, and get excited about what’s still to come. And yes—we will give away the last (and best) of the door prizes! Come ready to listen, laugh, and leave the conference recharged, reconnected, and ready to make an impact.
