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MASA and MOSPRA members may now register for the 2025 Spring Conference to be held March 26-28 at Margaritaville Resort and Conference Center. Please see the registration information below.
Keynote Speakers
Ruben Gonzalez
Leadership Gold – Becoming a Great Leader
Olympic leadership speaker Ruben Gonzalez will inspire and equip you to win more.
When Ruben got started in the luge, he thought he could do it all himself. Along the way Ruben realized that he would need help. He needed coaches, sled mechanics, doctors, chiropractors, financial assistance, etc.
He needed to learn some leadership skills and create a team of people. Ruben was able to create a Dream Team and by working through his team he was able to realize his dream.
Ruben believes top leaders are trustworthy and passionate about their mission, and they have a high level of Emotional Intelligence which allows them to truly connect with their people. Those attributes make people want to follow them and fight for the leader’s goals.
About Ruben: Ruben’s an outstanding storyteller with an incredible story. He delivers an idea-packed, energizing and humorous program that not only informs, but inspires people to take action.
Your audience will laugh and be entertained as they learn proven success principles anyone can use to obtain maximum results. Your people will learn insights that will help them gain a competitive advantage both in their career and in life. Insights that will help transform their workplace performance.
Learn more about Ruben here.
Josh Varner
Be Their Hero
Every challenging student has different needs to help them succeed in school. Examine common challenging situations and practice making plans to help students thrive by identifying their strengths and the cause of the behavior. Create individualized student support plans designed to address problematic behaviors.
About Josh: Josh is a nationally known trauma informed speaker and author with a PASSION for helping individuals and schools to support students who have been impacted by childhood trauma. Josh’s expertise also includes how individuals can better understand and cope with the stresses of their lives. Josh has presented over 250 high energy, informative, interactive presentations to audiences all over the country. Along with speaking, Josh has been a mental health professional, school counselor and coordinated an at-risk student program. Josh has experience in the classroom working with traumatized students and knows what will work for school leaders, teachers, administrators, and school communications professionals.
Learn more about Josh here.
Pre-Conference Workshop:
Harnessing the Power of AI for School Leaders
William Grube
This three-hour training deepens superintendents and other school leaders’ understanding of AI in education. The first hour will help shift perspectives from fearing AI to recognizing its value and importance. We will discuss how to position your district to benefit from AI while mitigating risks. Next, participants will learn how AI can enhance their roles. Hours two and three are hands-on, focusing on using AI for human capital, communication, data analysis, business services, teaching, and learning. Participants will leave with practical skills and resources to effectively implement AI in their districts. Please bring a device to participate in hours two and three and walk away with valuable resources.
About William: William Grube is the founder of Gruvy Education. Through Gruvy Education, he partners with hundreds of schools nationwide to provide AI training for educators and staff. He equips educators with the skills and knowledge needed to use AI effectively in their practices, enhancing both teaching and learning experiences.
Over 40 break-out sessions!
- Multiple legal sessions
- Leadership
- School Finance
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Ethics
- Communication, public relations and marketing
- Compliance
- State and Federal Issues
- Artificial Intelligence
- Facilities
- Wellness
(We will provide more details on breakout sessions in December.)
REGISTER FOR THE SPRING CONFERENCE HERE!
Important: If you are not an active or group member of MASA and you have never logged into our management platform before, please register as a non-member guest by clicking on the "Register Now" link, and then selecting the "Member / Event Guest" icon, and completing the non-member application. Then you will be able to register for this event.
MOSPRA members -- If you registered for last year's Spring Conference, you are very likely in the system already. If you need assistance with registering, contact Melissa Shannon: (573) 638-4825.
HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Margaritaville Resort & Conference Center
REGISTER HERE
Or follow this link: https://irm.margaritavilleresortlakeoftheozarks.com/irmng/index.html?g=MSPC
Room Block Code: MSPC
Should you have difficulty securing your room online, please call the Reservations Department directly at 1-800-826-8272.
ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
David Luther: david.luther@mcsa.org / O: (573) 638-4825 M: (573) 353-0590
Conference planning, break-out sessions, keynotes, in-conference events
Melissa Shannon: melissa.shannon@mcsa.org / (573) 638-4825
Assistance with registration, information for exhibit hall vendors, general inquiries
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