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Fostering a Communal Vision
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Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Speakers
Executive Director, Utah Afterschool Network
Ben Trentelman has dedicated his career to serving youth and communities since 2002, with a focus on afterschool programming since 2006. He has led eight afterschool programs across Utah's Wasatch Front, impacting thousands of youth through high-quality learning experiences that integrate...
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11:00am MDT
Ask, Listen, Empower: Shifting from Control to Connection
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Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Speakers
Community Engagement + Experiences Manager, Mizzen Education
Mizzen Education is a completely free platform offering 1500+ plug-and-play lesson plans for grades K-12 across 10 content areas, at your fingertips. Plus, find free team collaboration tools to keep program planning simple! Whether you're at a camp, classroom, community center, or...
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VP of Engagement + Educator Experiences, Mizzen Education
Kristin Stayer, Mizzen’s VP of Engagement + Educator Experiences, is dedicated to creating inspiring experiences for youth learning and staff development.
Kristin previously served as the National Manager of Curriculum and Content Development for After-School All-Stars, empowering students for 21st-century learning. Prior, she spent a decade at Park Place Community Center in Anderson, Indiana, addressing educational, health, and food...
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11:00am MDT
11:00am MDT
11:00am MDT
Afterschool DANCE!! – Learning Principles for a Dance Arts Program
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Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Speakers
Afterschool Program Supervisor, Salt Lake County Youth Services
Kira Coelho has 15 plus years of afterschool programming experience creating lasting impact on multiple programs in California and Utah. Kira is a Afterschool Program Supervisor with Salt Lake County Youth Services. She received her Bachelor in Recreation Administration with an emphasis...
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11:00am MDT
Self-Compassion for Children & Caregivers
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Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
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Associate Professor, Emerita, Retired from Weber State University
Dr. Teri Henke has held teaching and leadership roles in programs serving children and adults across a variety of settings for over 40 years. Prior to retiring from the Child and Family Studies Department at Weber State University in 2024, she taught early childhood education courses...
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11:00am MDT
Hands On With AI: Learning the Tools of AI
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Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Speakers
AI Education Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Matthew Winters is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education. He was formerly a product manager and statewide trainer for Utah Education Network.He was the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology (UCET) President for 2022-2024...
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11:00am MDT
Learning in Disguise: Painless Academic Support Through Play
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Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
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Associate Professor, Utah State University Extension
Deborah Ivie is an associate professor at Utah State University, working with formal and informal educators to create innovative activities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Over the past six years Deb has secured and implemented over 12 million dollars in STEM and afterschool...
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Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm
MDT
Ballroom 2
11:00am MDT
Little Lights to Lifelong Learners: 4 Practices to Engage Humans (5–105)
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Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
Speakers
co-founder, kid-grit
Julia, an esteemed educator and national speaker, proudly serves as the co-founder of kid-grit, championing students from PK-12 with innovative curriculum and workshops. Committed to empowering educators, she provides evidence-based professional development and coaching. In 2022...
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Director of Partnerships, kid-grit
Michelle Pina’s career launched as a middle school teacher and quickly evolved into leadership roles. Experiences include professional development coordinator, federal grant director, and out-of-school time director for school districts. She has over 15 years of experience in leading...
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Friday October 9, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm
MDT
Ballroom 1
12:30pm MDT
1:30pm MDT
Little Moments, Big Outcomes: Empowering Supervisors to Support Front-Line Staff Through Behavior Challenges and Family Engagement
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Director of Communication, Alpine School District
Rich Stowell is the Director of Communications for Alpine School District, specializing in values-based messaging, crisis management, and trust-building. A former secondary educator with a PhD in organizational communication, he is also a public affairs noncommissioned officer in...
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Principal, Alpine School District/Fox Hollow Elementary School
Erin Gates is the principal of Fox Hollow Elementary School in Lehi, Utah with the Alpine School District. Holding an MA in educational leadership and policy studies, Erin previously served as an administrator in a Leader in Me Lighthouse District, where she spearheaded whole-child...
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1:30pm MDT
Classroom Management 101
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Extension Assistant Professor, Utah State University Extension
Maggie Despain comes from a rich background of youth programming with her early beginnings working with residential camps. She started working with Salt Lake County in 2016 and has become a well seasoned Site Coordinator where her program shines with many best practices in staff and...
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Afterschool Program Manager, Salt Lake County Youth Services
Danielle Latta has over 20 years of experience in the field of youth development and community programming. Her career in this field started at age 16, as a Youth Mentor in her hometown YMCA of San Luis Obispo, CA. Danielle received a BA in Recreation Management from the University...
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1:30pm MDT
Real Talk About Data: Lessons from OST Programs Across Utah
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
School Alignment & Data Specialist, Utah Afterschool Network
Lauren Levorsen is the School Alignment and Data Specialist at the Utah Afterschool Network. She has a B.S. in Marriage & Family Studies from BYU-Idaho and an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from the University of Georgia. She happened upon afterschool programming by accident during...
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1:30pm MDT
Overcoming Resistance to Change: Coaching and Mentorship in Afterschool Staff Development
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
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CCQS Afterschool and Contracts Specialist, State of Utah
Colin Crebs is the product of quality afterschool in Utah. In 2005 he joined the YouthCity Teen Program in a production of "Shakespeare in the Park'' and liked it so much he became a Youth Facilitator the next year. He's been involved in working with kids and education ever since...
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School-Age Child Care Specialist, Utah Afterschool Network
Angie Toone is a school age childcare specialist with the Utah Afterschool Network. Angie completed her master's degree in Human Development and Social Policy at the University of Utah. She is passionate about creating safe spaces for young people to explore the world and finding...
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1:30pm MDT
30 Minutes of Movement
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Health Specialist, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Sarah Roundy is a public health specialist dedicated to building healthier schools. As the Health and Wellness School Specialist at the Department of Health and Human Services, she provides professional development opportunities for schools to incorporate physical activity and nutrition...
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Education Specialist, SHAPE Utah, President
Hello fellow educator! I am Katie Lowery, and I am the current President of SHAPE Utah. Please see me with any questions on joining our SHAPE committee, or on anything that will help you navigate your day here at the conference!
I recently returned from Washington DC, where...
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1:30pm MDT
Content Creator Bootcamp: Digital Tools for Creative Communication
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Project Coordinator, Product Development, PCS Edventures!
Lindsey Prociw is the Project Coordinator for the Product Development team at PCS Edventures. Bringing over a decade of experience in STEM education, she has managed summer camp programs, led teacher professional development, coordinated school field trips and developed curriculum...
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm
MDT
Ballroom 1
1:30pm MDT
Read It, Mix It, Discover It-Where Science and Literacy Come Alive!
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Developer/Owner, Quirkles and Fuddlebrook Science Series
Terri Johnson is the creator of the Quirkles and Fuddlebrook Science Series. She also developed an after-school program, Fiction, Facts, & Fun, that served over one thousand children in Springfield, Missouri. Terri is passionate about making literacy engaging and fun. In addition...
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1:30pm MDT
The Math Behind the Magic: Using Illusions to Build Number Sense
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Associate Professor, Utah State University Extension
Deborah Ivie is an associate professor at Utah State University, working with formal and informal educators to create innovative activities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Over the past six years Deb has secured and implemented over 12 million dollars in STEM and afterschool...
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm
MDT
Ballroom 3
1:30pm MDT
What Your Teens Aren't Telling You
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Friday October 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Speakers
Teen Education and Outreach Coordinator, YCC Family Crisis Center
Brent Hinsley is the Teen Education and Outreach Coordinator at the YCC Family Crisis Center. His primary role is heading up the Prevention Program, which goes into junior high and high schools throughout Weber County to teach students about healthy and unhealthy relationships. He...
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2:30pm MDT
2:45pm MDT
Building Confident Youth Leaders: Insights from a Statewide Needs Assessment
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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Speakers
Extension Assistant Professor, Utah State University Extension
Anna Gilliam is an Extension Assistant Professor for Utah State University Extension in Sevier County Utah. Her work focuses on strengthening families and individuals and building community resources and resilience. She is leading a group of extension personnel in a project at USU...
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Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor, USU Extension Sevier
Anna Gilliam is a Professional Practice Faculty member with USU Extension’s Home and Community Department in Sevier County, Utah. She brings evidence-based programs to support mental health, foster social connections, and strengthen families. With a background in elementary education...
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2:45pm MDT
2:45pm MDT
Chaos to Connection
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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Speakers
Kennedy Jr, High Afterschool Program Coordinator, Salt Lake County Youth Services
Frank Bedolla is a youth program professional with **Salt Lake County Youth Services**, where he serves as an Afterschool Program Coordinator at Kennedy Jr. High. He focuses on creating safe, welcoming, and engaging opportunities that support students academically, socially, and emot...
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2:45pm MDT
One Voice Can Make a Difference: My Journey and Your Opportunity to Advocate
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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Speakers
Co-Director, Sistema Utah - American Preparatory Academy
Trina Christensen is the Co-Director of Sistema Utah, an award-winning nonprofit that provides free afterschool music and academic enrichment programs for more than 500 students annually. A lifelong educator and arts leader with nearly 30 years of experience, she is passionate about...
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2:45pm MDT
2:45pm MDT
Connecting Youth to Their Community with Food Waste Reduction
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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
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Program Coordinator, Hunger Solutions Institute
Amberly Lambertsen is the Program Coordinator for the NourishSmart Initiative under the Hunger Solutions Institute. NourishSmart addresses hunger and food waste in Utah communities, engaging individuals, especially youth, in reducing food waste within their sphere of influence. Amberly...
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Extension Specialist - Hunger Solutions, Assistant Professor, Hunger Solutions Institute
Dr. Palak Gupta is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist for Hunger Solutions at Utah State University and Co‑Director of the Hunger Solutions Institute. She is faculty in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, where she teaches graduate‑level courses focused on...
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2:45pm MDT
Beyond Behavior: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health in After-School Programs
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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Speakers
Chief Clinical Officer, Utah School Mental Health Collaborative/Mountain West School Mental Health Foundation
Alyson Funn, PhD, is the Chief Clinical Officer for the Mountain West School Mental Health Foundation, where she leads clinical services while maintaining an active practice conducting school-based psychological evaluations, consultation, and behavioral health services for children...
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Parent Community LiaisonnnHopeful Beginnings School-Based Therapist (Canyons School District), Utah School Mental Health Collaborative/Mountain West School Mental Health FoundationnnCanyons School District
Susan Smaellie supports students and families with compassion and clinical expertise as a School-Based Therapist in two Utah Title I elementary schools. As the Parent Community Liaison with the Utah School Mental Health Collaborative, she provides education for parents, caregivers...
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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm
MDT
Ballroom 1
2:45pm MDT
STEM Goals - Creating the Next STEM Champion
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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Speakers
Senior Regional Outreach Coordinator, Learn Fresh
Based in Oklahoma City, Hunter Strickland graduated with a Bachelor’s in English Writing and later went on to obtain a MBA from Oklahoma Christian University. After graduating, Hunter found herself working part-time as an Associate Editor for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame's Gaylord-Pickens...
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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm
MDT
Ballroom 3
2:45pm MDT
Positive Youth Development: Helping Youth Thrive | 2:45 pm-5:00 pm
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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 5:00pm MDT
Speakers
Director of Operations, Utah Afterschool Network
Holly Phillips has served as the Director of Operations for the Utah Afterschool Network since 2021. With a background in environmental education, she is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity and connection. Before joining UAN, Holly spent...
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Afterschool Consultant, Utah Afterschool Network
Brittany Henderson is an Afterschool Consultant with the Utah Afterschool Network. Brittany discovered her love and enthusiasm for afterschool programming while earning her degree from UNLV in Recreation and Youth Development. Brittany spent many years leading school-age youth programs...
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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 5:00pm
MDT
Ballroom 2
3:45pm MDT
4:00pm MDT
4:00pm MDT
From Story to Strategy: Creative Media as Youth Prevention Work
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Friday October 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Speakers
Central 9th Youth Coalition Manager, Spy Hop Productions/Central 9th Youth Coalition
Steve Williams works for Spy Hop as the manager of the Central 9th Youth Coalition in Salt Lake City. He is a retired English teacher and school director. He enjoys good books, good music, and good friends. He also likes walking and skiing in the backcountry, hanging out with people...
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Development Director, Spy Hop Productions
Adam White is a nonprofit fundraising and operations professional based in Salt Lake City, and Development Director at Spy Hop Productions, a youth media arts organization. His work spans institutional giving, partnerships, revenue strategy, program management, and community engagement...
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In-House Programs Director, Spy Hop Productions
Adam Sherlock has worked with young people for over 25 years, both within the Juvenile Justice system, rehabilitation centers, and for the last 17 years at Spy Hop Productions, where he works with a cohort of teaching artists to provide award-winning multimedia arts programming to...
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4:00pm MDT
Little Actions, 10X Outcomes: Helping Youth Think Big, Build Confidence, and Take Action
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Friday October 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Speakers
CEO, Total Impact Hub
Kimberly Jacobsen is an educator, author, entrepreneur, and Certified 10X Business Coach with more than 15 years of classroom and youth-development experience. As founder of Total Impact Hub, she creates practical programs that help youth and adults build confidence, strengthen skills...
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Friday October 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MDT
Ballroom 1
4:00pm MDT
Game On! Using Play to Drive Learning and Build Community
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Friday October 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Speakers
Partner Experience Manager, Playworks
Amanda Jolley AKA Coach Jolley has been leveraging the power of play for over a decade, bringing Playworks strategies and fun to audiences of all ages. The name in incredibly fitting because everyone that interacts with her walks away feeling joyful and inspired.
Program Director, Playworks
Eric Payne AKA "Coach Payne", certified goofball, has been bringing the joy of play to both children and adults for 12 years. Playworks is the dream job for him because play allows one to express their true self and there's nothing quite like getting silly. From speaking about the...
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4:00pm MDT
Learn, Practice, Reflect, and Connect: A Proven Model for Youth Well-Being in Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Programs That Engages Students and Improves Mental Health
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Friday October 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Speakers
Chief Executive Officer and Principle Investigator, WeBeWell
Alexander Becraft is the Founder and CEO of WeBeWell, a student-centered, multi-modal approach to preventative mental health. WeBeWell pairs an app with a live online psycho-education support group to deliver an evidence-based curriculum drawn from positive and clinical psychology...
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MSW Intern, Group Facilitator, Operations Manager, WeBeWell
Kennedy Pina is a first year MSW at the University of Utah. She is passionate about helping people learn and understand how they can take care of themselves and the importance of their mental health. She is working towards getting licensed in becoming a talk therapist with her own...
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4:00pm MDT
STEAM-Powered Learning: Play-based Activities for Young Innovators
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Friday October 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Speakers
Project Coordinator, Product Development, PCS Edventures!
Lindsey Prociw is the Project Coordinator for the Product Development team at PCS Edventures. Bringing over a decade of experience in STEM education, she has managed summer camp programs, led teacher professional development, coordinated school field trips and developed curriculum...
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Friday October 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MDT
Ballroom 3
5:15pm MDT