2025 KEEN Conference: Full Schedule

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11:30am CST

Lunch

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:30am - 12:10pm CST

Sunflower Ballroom

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:30am - 12:10pm CST
Sunflower Ballroom

12:10pm CST

Opening General Session-"It's Not Where You Start: The Power of Growth"

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:10pm - 1:00pm CST

Sunflower Ballroom

Keynote Speaker
Trooper Ben Gardner has been with the Kansas Highway Patrol for nearly 26 years. He will share his inspiring story about growing up in poverty, having an IEP and becoming the person, he is today

Speakers

“Trooper Ben” Gardner

Bridge builder to others. #TogetherUsAll, Keynote Speaker

Life is about growth—pushing past where we are today and discovering just how far we can go. I believe in perseverance, purpose, and the impact we can have on others when we choose to lift them up.My passion for speaking comes from a lifetime of experiences that have shaped my understanding... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:10pm - 1:00pm CST
Sunflower Ballroom

All

2:25pm CST

ENERGIZER

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:25pm - 3:25pm CST

Sunflower Ballroom

Amy Hillman and Taylor Bussinger will tag team our ENERGIZER session, where we will bring in the "ZEST" using the science, love, and power of MUSIC and Movement! This session promises to get you up, meet a few new Kansas ROCK STARS, and PONDER how a few new strategies and structures can be implemented in your "ZESTY" classroom!

Speakers

Amy Hillman

Recruiter Liasion, Olathe USD 233

Taylor Bussinger

Social Studies, Olathe USD 233

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:25pm - 3:25pm CST
Sunflower Ballroom

Early Career - All levels

Audience Early Career, Elementary, HIgh, Middle