NEASC2024: Full Schedule

9:00am EST

Day 1: Opening Session, EdTalk

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am EST

Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Welcome, Keynote

Speakers

Cameron Staples

President/CEO, NEASC

President/CEO of NEASC since 2011, Cam develops and implements the organization's strategic direction, ensures the value and relevance of the NEASC Accreditation process, and builds partnerships with education agencies, as well as domestic and foreign government leaders, to strengthen... Read More →

Trae Holland

School Director, Pechersk School International (PSI)

Trae joined PSI in 2023 after four years serving as the Executive Director and Head of School at The Safe Passage School, Guatemala City, Guatemala. His career includes over 30 years as a teacher and leader in international education in locations ranging from the USA to IB schools... Read More →

Partners/Sponsors

9ine

9ine equips schools to stay safe, secure and compliant. We give schools access to all the expertise they need to meet their technology, cyber, data privacy, governance, risk & compliance needs - in one simple to use platform. Our team of over 80 experts partner with schools to achieve... Read More →

Curriculum Associates

i-Ready

Curriculum Associates partners with educators to make classrooms better places for teachers and students. That is the mission that has driven us for more than 50 years. We believe all students can excel, and educators play the pivotal role in that. i-Ready combines best-in-class instruction... Read More →

VS America

As a full-service manufacturer, VS America covers both the schools sectors and the office living and working space with intelligent furniture and integrative solutions.Contact: Baird Caner, New England Territory Manager... Read More →

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am EST
Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Keynote/Plenary

9:15am EST

The Future of Dialogue: A Multarity Approach to Belonging

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:15am - 10:20am EST

Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

In today's increasingly complex educational landscape, ensuring belonging and creating safe spaces for dialogue are more critical than ever.

Join Dr. Ginger Carlson and Chris Jones of Möbius Dynamics and The Multarity Project™ on an inspiring journey. Discover how honoring multarities (the intersection of multiple perspectives) and harnessing the power of symbols through artificial intelligence can strengthen shared understanding. Using poignant examples from recent work with educators and students from diverse NEASC member schools, they will demonstrate how we can be empowered to create spaces for dialogue, build empathy, and increase collective intelligence.

Be prepared to leave with actionable insights and a renewed commitment to cultivating both belonging and dialogue in your school.

Speakers

Chris Jones

Möbius Dynamics Co-Founder; Multarity Project™, President, The Multarity Project™ by Möbius Dynamics

Chris Jones is a serial entrepreneur with a rare blend of business, technology, and creative vision that has earned the respect of industry leaders across the globe. While his work with organizations like Bain & Company, ExxonMobil, and Schlumberger has been rewarding, his deepest... Read More →

Ginger Carlson

Möbius Dynamics Co-Founder; Multarity Project™, CEO, The Multarity Project™ by Möbius Dynamics

Dr. Ginger Carlson is an influential educator, leader, and innovator with over thirty years of global experience. As an international TEDx and keynote speaker, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her profound insights into creativity, communication, growth, and transformation. With... Read More →

Thursday November 21, 2024 9:15am - 10:20am EST
Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Keynote/Plenary

12:15pm EST

Lunch continues, Student Performance, EdTalks

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:15pm - 1:20pm EST

Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Continue your lunch and join us as international, independent, and public school leaders come together to discuss important themes in school leadership.

We are also delighted that the student choir from Brockton High School in Massachusetts will join us to share their musical talents.

Speakers

Mohammad Alammar

Entrepreneur, social activist

Mohammad is a passionate Syrian entrepreneur living in the USA, with over seven years of experience building communities and empowering people through education and entrepreneurship. From refugees to at-risk youth and women, his work has touched thousands of lives, giving them hope... Read More →

John Austin

Head of School, Deerfield Academy

Dr. John Austin became Deerfield Academy’s 56th Head of School in July of 2019. Prior to Deerfield, Dr. Austin served as Headmaster at King’s Academy in Madaba, Jordan, and before that as Academic Dean at St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, Delaware, where he joined the faculty... Read More →

Lizzie Bray

Director of Education Programmes, Amala Education

Lizzie is an experienced educational leader with over 30 years spent in international education from Canada to the Dominican Republic to Bahrain to Singapore, where she was Head of UWCSEA (Dover Campus) until 2022. Upon her return to Canada, she was excited to support Amala in their... Read More →

Thursday November 21, 2024 12:15pm - 1:20pm EST
Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Keynote/Plenary

4:10pm EST

Where Do We Go from Here? (Teaching and Leading in 2025)

Thursday November 21, 2024 4:10pm - 4:45pm EST

Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

A presentation by the NASSP’s National Principal of the Year for 2023.

Speakers

Donna Hayward

Principal, Haddam-Killingworth High School

Donna Hayward began her professional career as a high school mathematics teacher after earning her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Smith College. Inspired by her own high school principal, Donna completed her Sixth Year through UCONN and served as Assistant Principal/ Principal... Read More →

Thursday November 21, 2024 4:10pm - 4:45pm EST
Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Keynote/Plenary

4:45pm EST

Awards and Recognition

Thursday November 21, 2024 4:45pm - 5:00pm EST

Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

A celebration of volunteer service and NEASC Award recipients.

Thursday November 21, 2024 4:45pm - 5:00pm EST
Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Keynote/Plenary

8:15am EST

Day 2: Opening Session, EdTalk

Friday November 22, 2024 8:15am - 8:30am EST

Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Join us for an inspiring kickoff of Day 2 of the conference!

Speakers

Mark Bernstein

National Director, Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

Mark Bernstein joined the education publishing and service arena in 2004 after years of success as a youth motivational speaker, on-air television host/producer, and teacher. At every stage of his career, Mark has combined his multiple talents in public speaking, presentation design... Read More →

Friday November 22, 2024 8:15am - 8:30am EST
Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Keynote/Plenary

8:30am EST

Inspiring a Brighter Future: Leveraging the Power of Our Shared Humanity

Friday November 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Speakers

Bloodine Barthelus

Founder and CEO, Wellness Embodied

Dr. Bloodine Barthelus is the Founder and CEO of Wellness Embodied, dedicated to the health, wellbeing, and transformation of adults by prioritizing their full humanity through self-awareness, compassionate care, and empowered action. Formerly, Dr. Barthelus served as the Senior Director... Read More →

Friday November 22, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Keynote/Plenary

12:00pm EST

Lunch, EdTalks, closing session

Friday November 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Join us for lunch, EdTalks, and our closing session as international, independent, and public school leaders come together to discuss important themes in school leadership.

Speakers

Damon Smith

Interim Chief Operations Officer, Cambridge Public Schools, MA

Damon Smith is the Interim Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the Cambridge, MA public school system. Responsible for the general administration of the operations of the public school district, the COO is also the district leader and liaison for capital improvement projects and other... Read More →

Fadia Rostom Makdisi

Principal- Educator-Workshop Facilitator- Public Speaker, Saint Agnes Academy

As a proud mother of three daughters and a first-generation immigrant, Fadia understands the transformative power of education. Having experienced its life-changing benefits firsthand, she is privileged to serve the community in the field of education. She is driven by a deep commitment... Read More →

Friday November 22, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Pacific D-H (Ballroom)

Keynote/Plenary