Shane Williamson, Webster Groves School District

Conflict is inevitable. How we respond makes the difference. Explore practical, equitable strategies to navigate challenges, reduce tension and foster respectful, inclusive workplace cultures. Through interactive discussion and real-world scenarios, strengthen communication skills, deepen cultural awareness and gain necessary tools to address conflict with confidence, fairness and clarity.

Ted Huff, EducationPlus

Stakeholder voice, participation and support is paramount in our schools today. In this interactive session, learn how you can be a key voice leading to increased family and community engagement in your school. We will take a closer look at the Four Primary Links to Family and Community Engagement. We will also consider how the parent organization can take the lead in supporting all facets of the school community. Join me today and let’s take the next step in family engagement!

Jaclyn Haake, Orchard Farm School District

Personality traits can either enrich or overwhelm depending on how we see and use them, just like salt.  Through self-reflection and brutal honesty, begin to recognize these unique qualities as abilities rather than burdens, bringing out the best flavor.

Lena Chapman, Haven of Light School of Mental Health

This interactive workshop equips professionals with practical tools to manage stress, prevent burnout and maintain emotional and mental well-being. Learn how to recognize warning signs of burnout, set healthy boundaries and develop sustainable self-care practices for long-term success. Gain increased resilience, improved focus and a personalized plan to support balance and professional effectiveness.

Lindsay Schmidt, EducationPlus

Get ready to move, learn, and create in this interactive wellness session! Participants will engage in a guided mini band workout designed to build strength and endurance. Using the help of AI, we will then design our own customized workouts. Whether you're a beginner or fitness enthusiast, you'll leave feeling refreshed and with a personalized plan you can use right away. *Dress comfy, wear sneakers, and bring water!

Jennifer Hardin and Beverly Thomas, Pattonville School District

Grab a Cup of PositiviTEA: Because You’re Thoughtful, Extraordinary and Amazing! This session will focus on balancing work and life stress, addressing workplace burnout, supporting well-being and strengthening positive communication in a fun, encouraging environment.

Dawnette Dierking Wiskur, EducationPlus

Participation in creative activities has been shown to reduce stress and improve mental and physical well-being. Junk journaling is a perfect low-impact way for anyone to integrate more creativity and mindfulness into their life. Join this session to find out how to use everyday objects to create a one-of-a-kind journal. Supplies provided.

Amanda Wooten, PSRS/PEERS

This session is designed to educate and inform you of the advantages your membership provides you and your loved ones right now and during the remainder of your lifetime. Review important information that you should be aware of when considering retirement including beneficiary information, retirement eligibility, calculating benefits, purchasing service and how to plan ahead for retirement.

John Converse, EducationPlus

As members of a school system, we observe students’ behaviors, and changes in those behaviors throughout the day. Using Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and the ALGEE action plan, discover how to notice warning signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges in youth. Together, we will build awareness of how changes in behavior, mood, thinking and social functioning can signal emerging mental health concerns or potential crises. Emphasis will be placed on developing a nonjudgmental, observant lens that enables adults to notice concerns early and respond with care and support rather than diagnosis.

Taresa Wright-Fraser, Stretch and Strong Yoga

Get strong, stay flexible and feel amazing! Stretch & Strong blends power moves and deep stretches for a total body reset – perfect for every level.

Amy Farfan Medina, Parkway Schools

Support staff are often expected to “just know” what to do amid changing expectations and little instruction. Learn how asking the right questions prevents mistakes, reduces stress and builds confidence. Explore scripts and strategies for navigating daily challenges.

Led by Google Education

Build your own team of AI assistants. Learn how school support staff can create and use Gems in Gemini to handle everyday tasks like drafting emails, organizing information, answering common questions and supporting school operations more efficiently.

Chris Gaines, EducationPlus

What happened in Jefferson City, and what does it mean for your school? This session unpacks the 2026 Missouri Legislative Session, breaking down the most significant education-related bills, budget decisions and policy shifts. Gain clear understanding of the legislative process, actionable insights and the impact on your district and community.

Led by Google Education

AI is transforming education, and this session will provide the foundational understanding and ethical framework you need to navigate this shift. Dive into a hands-on workshop with Gemini to master prompt engineering and revolutionize your teaching practice by instantly generating lessons and differentiated student activities.

Sandy Wiley Skinner, Webster Groves School District

Explore the varied generations represented in today’s workplace and the unique perspectives, values and experiences each brings. Gain insight into how generational differences influence communication styles, expectations and approaches to work. Build a shared understanding that helps teams collaborate more effectively, strengthen relationships and leverage generational diversity as an asset to create a more connected, productive workplace.

Christy Brooks, American Institutes for Research

Does your Google Drive spark joy—or chaos? Learn how to declutter like Marie Kondo! Explore folder feng shui, naming hacks and search magic to tidy up and reclaim your digital zen. Attend this session to achieve a serene, organized Drive you’ll love!

Led by Google Education

This hands-on session shows you how to use Gemini in Docs, Gmail, and Sheets to instantly draft personalized parent communication, summarize long staff meeting notes, and create project trackers. Plus, leverage NotebookLM to organize all your administrative documents and generate policy insights, giving you back hours of your week.

Led by Google Education

Reclaim your day and streamline your workflow with powerful Gemini tools designed for school support staff. This hands-on session shows how to use Gemini in Docs, Gmail and Sheets to draft parent communication, summarize meeting notes and organize tasks like scheduling and tracking requests. Learn how to leverage NotebookLM to manage administrative documents, generate insights and keep information organized and accessible.

Erin Lawson, EducationPlus

Stuck on a prompt? Not sure which tool to use for a specific task? Or do you just need a quiet, supported space to finally try out that new AI shortcut? Join us for an "Ask the Expert" open lab. This session is 100% attendee-driven: no slides, no lectures, just hands-on building. We will provide 1-on-1 guidance to help you apply the Google Workspace and Gemini features you’ve seen throughout the day to your unique role. Come with a goal, leave with a solution.

Led by Google Education

Harness the power of Gemini 3 to simplify and streamline everyday tasks for school support staff. Discover how easy-to-use AI tools, integrated within Google Workspace for Education, can help automate common workflows like communication, scheduling, documentation and data organization. Create custom AI “agents” in minutes, no coding required, to handle routine tasks and free up time for supporting students, staff and families. From managing emails and forms to organizing information and improving efficiency, these tools empower support staff to work smarter and focus on what matters most.