The Schedule

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

1:00p - 5:30p

New Educator Bootcamp - Free to Attend

Jen Jackson and Tim Fandek

Wilson Room A

6:30p - 8:30p

Networking Social - Reception

Cash Bar with Hot and Cold Hors D'Oeuvres

The Dive - Lismore Hotel Rooftop Bar

Thursday, October 17, 2024

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Conference Registration

Wilson Hall Foyer

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

Selection of muffins and pastries, an assortment of fruit, yogurt & granola

Richmond Hall

8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Welcome

Heidi Warren, WMEA President & Todd Williams, WEBIT President

Presentation by Stephanie Esser - Chippewa Valley Technical College

Scott Mains - eDynamic Learning - Breakfast Sponsor

Richmond Hall

8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker

Pat Cavanaugh, Ph.D. Jadin-Jones

Pat Cavanaugh has a unique blend of leadership experience that spans nearly 20 years in roles within education, corporate, non-profit, and professional sports. Prior to joining Jadin Jones, Pat spent five years with the Green Bay Packers in a Front Office Leadership role where he guided the Hospitality and Events Department. Through his leadership, his team hosted over 1,000 events annually and achieved record-breaking revenue outcomes while also producing memorable experiences for guests at Lambeau Field. Before his time with the Packers, Pat spent 12 years as an elementary and middle school principal in Metro Detroit. His expertise in school climate and culture, staff empowerment and community involvement led to high-performing student achievement and increased enrollment. Pat also spent time as a classroom teacher and college football coach. Throughout his career, Pat has been a frequent guest speaker for various businesses, schools, athletic teams, and higher education institutions.

Richmond Hall

9:45 am. - 10:30 a.m.

Session 1

BMIT Standards Update

Jen Jackson & Tim Fandek - WI DPI

Richmond Hall

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Exhibitor & Partnership Visits

Wilson Hall - Exhibitor Area

10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Session 2

Breakout 1: Fundraisers to Fun-raisers: Events That Deliver Big Bucks

Sarah Hart Olson - Cambridge High School

Wilson Room A

Breakout 2: AI Showcase: Spotlight on Leading Educational AI Platforms

Hannah Gill

Wilson Room F

Breakout 3: Enlightening Entrepreneurship

Melissa Bahnson - New Berlin Eisenhower Middle/High School

Wilson Room C

Breakout 4: Educators Credit Union – Your Financial Empowerment Partner

Victor Frasher - Educators Credit Union

Wilson Hall Exhibitor Area

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Awards Luncheon

Heidi Warren , WMEA President & Todd Williams, WEBIT President

The menu includes caesar salad, grilled chicken breast, grilled Italian sausages with peppers and onions, hearty house-made garlic cream sauce, zesty house-made marinara sauce, penne pasta and warm garlic breadsticks.

The buffet will be served in the Richmond Hall.

1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Exhibitor & Partnership Visits

Wilson Hall Exhibitor Area

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Session 3

Breakout 1: Empowering STEM/CS/CTE Education with Learning Blade!

Scott Mains - eDynamic Learning

Wilson Room A

Breakout 2: FBLA: 2024-25 Updates

Jen Jackson, DPI and Jan Imhoff - Portage High School

Wilson Room F

Breakout 3: Integrating your SBE Into Your Class & CTSO

Heidi Warren, Chippewa Falls School District

Wilson Room C

Breakout 4: Future-Ready Finances: Empowering Students with Real-World Skills

Jennifer Andreas and Kristen Ruhl , Secure Futures

Wilson Hall Exhibitor Area

2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Exhibitor & Partnership Visits

Wilson Hall Exhibitor Area

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Session 4

Breakout 1: A little inspiration: Curriculum Share - Marketing ideas!

Joanna Binsfield - Les Paul Middle School, Waukesha &

Traci Grinker - Medford High School

Wilson Room A

Breakout 2: Design Made Easy: Mastering the Basics of Canva

Becky Cullen - Brillion High School

Wilson Room F

Breakout 3: Student Travel: Essential Forms and Best Practices for FBLA & DECA Advisers

Jan Imhoff - Portage High School

Wilson Room C

Breakout 4: Certiport – Industry Certifications and Resources

John Syljebeck - Pearson

Wilson Hall Exhibitor Area

3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Exhibitor & Partnership Visits

Wilson Hall Exhibitor Area

3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Session 5

Membership Meetings

Breakout 1: WEBIT General Member Meeting

Wilson Room A

Breakout 2: WMEA General Member Meeting

Wilson Room C

4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Exhibits & Partnership Visits, Dessert & Door Prizes

Wilson Hall Exhibitor Area

5:30 p.m.

The bus will leave for River Bend Winery & Distillery

Location TBD

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Networking Social

Founded in 2009, River Bend grew a strong following locally and across Wisconsin because of their award-winning wines. In 2016, River Bend expanded into producing distilled spirits from local crops and now has a distillery.

With six acres of vineyard growing Brianna, Frontenac, and Frontenac Gris grapes, River Bend specializes in making high quality wine with local and American grown grapes.

8:00 p.m.

Bus will return to the Hotel

Friday, October 18, 2024

8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet

Wilson Hall

Menu: Wisconsin cheddar scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage patties, french toast stick, roasted breakfast tator tots, fresh cantaloupe, honeydew and pineapple

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Session 6

Breakout 1: School Business Management Career Pathway

“Not Your Same Old Administrator’s License”

John Smith, UW- Whitewater

Wilson Room A

Breakout 2: Recruiting the Next Generation of Business & Marketing Teachers

Dr. Debbie Stanislawski, UW Stout

Wilson Room F

Breakout 3: DECA Updates

Tim Fandek, WI DPI

Wilson Room C

Breakout 4: Are You Smarter Than a High Schooler? A Micro-MINI Experience

Shelby Paradowski - WMC

Wilson Hall Exhibitor Area

9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Break or Walk to Pablo

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Session 7

Breakout 1: Deep Dive into MME Standards

Tim Fandek, WI DPI

Wilson Room A

Breakout 2: Pablo Tour

DREAM | CREATE | INSPIRE

Pablo Center at the Confluence operates in support of a mission that is focused on augmenting and developing opportunities to experience the performing, literary, and visual arts for people of all ages and backgrounds.

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Break or Walk Back to Lismore

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Session 8

Community Partnerships and Classroom Project-Based Learning

Scott Sikkink, Mike Thompson, and Chad Hable - Chippewa Falls School District

A true model of project based learning, bringing together the community, classroom skills, and an enhanced game-day experience. Learn how Chippewa Falls Business and Marketing program has created ever-evolving student-driven projects, solving financial issues by leveraging community support for activities and athletics.

Wilson Hall

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Concluding Remarks

Heidi Warren, WMEA President & Todd Williams, WEBIT President

Wilson Hall

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

WEBIT/WMEA Executive Board Meetings

Wilson Room E

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