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We welcomed Ignite presenters to the stage during the Third General Session. Ignite includes a series of 3rd General Session

presenters giving 5-minute presentations on a variety of topics using 15–20 slides. The line-up for this year’s Ignite session was wide-ranging and impressive. From top left: • Dr. Brian Mentzer, Superintendent of Belleville Twp HSD #201—“Cave Exploration” • Dr. Kevin Skinkis, Superintendent of Riverside-Brookfield Twp HSD #208—“Strengthening Instructional Culture and Practice Through Peer Evaluation” • Dr. Tiffany Brunson, Superintendent of ESD #159 in Matteson—“Curb Cut Effect” • Larry Maynard, Superintendent of Oakwood CUSD #76—“Aspiring Substitute Teacher Academy” • Dr. Jesse Rodriguez, Superintendent of Zion-Benton Twp HSD #126—“Intentional Leadership Ignites Ideas” • Kathy Clark, Superintendent of Johnston City CUSD #1—“Targeted, Tired, and Tormented” • Dr. Bob McBride, Superintendent of Lockport Twp HSD #205—“Taylor Swift Will Make You a Better Leader”

4th General Session IASA Member Showcase: Real People, Real Talk

The Fourth General Session featured three emotional and inspirational messages from IASA members. Dr. PJ Caposey kicked the session off by discussing his battle with cancer and challenges early in his career. Chuck Schneider shared a heart-wrenching story about his struggle with mental health and Dr. Keely Roberts delivered an incredibly emotional story about the trauma her family suffered in the mass shooting in Highland Park.

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