Monday, November 12 – Conference Schedule

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration, Exhibits and Bookstore Open

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Welcome / Team Competition Introduction

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Implementing Baldrige-Based Peer Assessments (M01)
Dr. Archie Blanson, Deputy Superintendent, Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX
Laura Longmire, Partner and Owner, SQI, Tomball, TX

Reversing the Downward Slide of Enthusiasm (M02)
Jeffrey Burgard, Educational Consultant, J. J. Burgard and Associates, Seattle, WA
Jacqueline Burgard, Educational Consultant, J. J. Burgard and Associates, Seattle, WA

Implementing a Quality Management System to Support ISO 9001:2000 (M03)
Keila Sandridge, Quality and Strategic Planning Coordinator, Region 16 Education Service Center, Amarillo, TX

Teaching Students who are At-Risk Effectively in Today's Schools (M04)
Dr. Christa Warner, Principal, Wohlwend Elementary School, St. Louis, MO

Continuous Improvement - The Quest for Excellence! (M05)
Tony McCardle, Principal, Frasch Elementary, Sulphur, LA
Pam Quebodeaux, Principal, Dolby Elementary School, Lake Charles, LA

The Baldrige Criteria: Helping Districts to Improve (M06)

Dr. Sandra Byrne, Education Specialist, Baldrige National Quality Program Office, Gaithersburg, MD

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Networking Lunch

12:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

The Power of System Thinking (M07)
Dr. Lee Jenkins, Consultant, LtoJ Consulting Group, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ

New Teacher Support Programs in Virginia Beach City Public Schools (M08)
Karen O’Meara, Specialist, Office of Organizational Development, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
Suzanne M. Buhner, Instructional Specialist, Office of Organizational Development Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
Essential Pieces of Continuous School Improvement (M09)
Vaughan Overman, Principal, Taylors Elementary School, Taylors, SC
Melodie White, Instructional Coach, Taylors Elementary School, Taylors, SC

Boot Camp for K-12 Education Leaders: Continuous Improvement (M10)
Lloyd Roettger, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Judith Herb College of Education, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Caroline Roettger, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Judith Herb College of Education, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Collaboration+Differentiation= High Achievement for All (M11)
Alexis Andrews, Teacher, Rock Island School District 41, Rock Island, IL
Carol Schoening, Teacher, Rock Island School District 41, Rock Island, IL

Creating a Culture of Quality (M12)

Dr. John McKinney, Superintendent, Danville Community Schools, Danville, IN
Mary Ann Plahitko, Director of Quality Services, Danville Community Schools, Danville, IN
Tina Carlton, Principal, South Elementary, Danville Community Schools,
Danville, IN

1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break with Sponsors / Exhibitors

2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Reception and Book Signing with Ian Jukes
Relax and get acquainted with your fellow educators at this wonderful networking opportunity