| Day 1 – Wednesday, April 24, 2019 |
| 12:00 – 6:00 pm |
Registration Open |
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| 2:00 – 3:00 pm |
Session: Building Genius: Creating New Thinking Spaces for Students
Samuel Johnson, AIA, REFP, LEED AP Principal, Director of PK12 Group, BLDD Architects
Paul Fregeau, Superintendent, Decatur Public School District #61
Rachel Emmons, Software Solutions Developer, BLDD Architects
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Columbine |
| 2:00 – 3:00 pm |
Session: Creating and Sustaining Outdoor Classrooms: Evidence-Based Practices
Jill Primak, PLA, LEED AP, Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom Designer,
Nature Explore/Dimensions Education Research Foundation
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Blue Bonnet |
| 2:00 – 3:00 pm |
Session: The Great Space Debate; How Does the Learning Environment Affect Teaching and Learning?
Julie Williams
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Lotus |
| 2:00 – 4:00 pm |
Trade Show Setup |
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| 3:15 pm |
Bus departs for Oakdale ES |
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| 3:30 – 5:00 pm |
Oakdale Elementary School Tour
9801 W Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124 |
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| 5:15 – 6:15 pm |
Keynote / Opening Session – Dr. Tom Osborne |
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| 6:15 – 8:00 pm |
Trade Show Reception / Dinner – Turkey / Prime Rib / Ocean Display; Fresh Vegetables
Industry Partner Giveaways |
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| 8:00 – 10:00 pm |
After Party – location to be determined |
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| Day 2 – Thursday, April 25, 2019 |
| 7:45 – 8:30 am |
Breakfast Buffet – Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Potatoes and Sausage Links |
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| 8:00 am – 12:45 pm |
Registration Open |
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| 8:45 – 9:45 am |
Session: The Creation of Communities Within A Community
Jason Lembke Principal, DLR Group
Marcus Lewton, PhD Principal, Dickinson Middle School
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Columbine |
| 8:45 – 9:45 am |
Session: The Innovation Campus: Student-Driven Learning for the NEXT Century
Scott Krenner, Project Designer/Architect, Associate Principal, Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc.
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Blue Bonnet |
| 8:45 – 9:45 am |
Session: Superintendents' Panel Discussion: Success Stories and Lessons Learned from School Construction Projects
Emily Bannick, Sales Executive, Boyd Jones
Tom Messinger, Superintendent, Red Oak Community School District
Melissa Poloncic, Superintendent, Douglas County West Community Schools
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Lotus |
| 10:00 – 11:00 am |
Session: Memes, Myths, and Motivation: Are We Focused on What Really Matters in School Planning and Design?
Gregory Monberg, ALEP, AIA, MBA Director of Architecture, Wightman
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Columbine |
| 10:00 – 11:00 am |
Session: Engaging Students in the Design Process
Vanessa Schutte, AIA, ALEP, K-12 Education Leader | Principal, DLR Group
Dawn Nizzi, CAPS Program Director, Westside Community Schools
Lee Kallstrom, Ph.D., CAPS Program Director, Westside Community Schools
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Blue Bonnet |
| 10:00 – 11:00 am |
Session: Building a Model of Public-Private Partnerships to Develop STEM Career Pathways
Julie Sigmon, Director, Omaha STEM Ecosystem
Ken Sigmon, Education Solutions Specialist, SBI Education
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Lotus |
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Lunch – Beef Lasagna / Chicken Picatta / Spinach & Artichoke Ravioli, Salad and Breadsticks
International Update / Regional Update / Regional Awards – Individual
MWGL Business Meeting
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| 12:45 pm |
Bus departs for Elkhorn |
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| 1:15 – 2:30 pm |
Elkhorn Tour – Blue Sage Elementary
3600 S 215th Street, Elkhorn NE 68022 |
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| 2:30 pm |
Bus departs for Henry Doorly Zoo Tour / Dinner |
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| 3:00 – 4:30 pm |
Robert B. Daugherty Education Center's Schools at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Tour
3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107 |
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| 4:30 - 6:00 pm |
Spend some time exploring the zoo before dinner! |
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| 6:00 – 8:00 pm |
TreeTop Restaurant Dinner / Lied Jungle
Sponsored by DLR Group
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| 8:30 - 9:30 pm |
Night Cap Reception / Dessert – Magnolia Courtyard |
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| Day 3 – Friday, April 26, 2019 |
| 7:30 – 8:00 am |
Continental Breakfast – Pastries, Muffins, Bagels, Fruit and Yogurt |
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| 8:15 – 9:15 am |
SchoolsNEXT Presentation |
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| 9:30 am |
Bus departs for JP Lord |
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| 9:40 – 11:30 am |
JP Lord Tour
(Option 1 – Limited Seats)
There are only 15 spots available for this tour – you must add to your registration – first come first served
4444 Marinda St, Omaha, NE 68105
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| 9:50 am |
Bus departs for Omaha North HS |
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| 10:00 – 11:30 am
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Omaha North High School Robotics Tour
(Option 2)
4410 N 36th St, Omaha, NE 68111
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| 11:45 – 1:30 pm |
Closing / Lunch – Upstream Brewery
514 S 11th St, Omaha, NE 68102
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