The Pennsylvania
Associations of
Elementary & Secondary
School Principals
Present . . .
Dr. Kevin Elko- Keynote Speaker- Sunday, October 28
Dr.
Kevin Elko completed his bachelor’s in biology and coaching
education at California University of Pennsylvania. Then he went on to West
Virginia University where he completed a master’s in counseling, a master’s
in sports psychology, a graduate certificate in gerontology and a doctorate in
education with a major emphasis in sports and counseling. He is also a certified
addictions counselor.
Dr. Elko has consulted with and presented to a number
of companies including Travelers Insurance Company, Smith Kline Beecham Consumer
Brands, Solomon Smith Barney, University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department, the
University of Miami Football Team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Dallas Cowboys,
the Philadelphia Eagles, the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints.
He has been an adjunct professor at the University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a writer for DR.Koop.Com. He has recently
published the book, “Nerves of Steel.”
In
his presentation, Dr. Elko will discuss the
seven steps of “Nerves of Steel: How to
Focus When the Heat Is On.” The program starts by pointing out the
importance of intrinsic motivation and how to keep those motivators in front of
you at all times. He also discusses how to focus by using specific self-talk and
how to identify your internal Voice of Judgment (V.O.J.).
Jim Grant- Keynote Speaker- Monday, October 29
Jim Grant is
an internationally renowned educator and popular author. He is regarded by
fellow educators as one of America’s most passionate advocates for children.
He is the founder and executive director of the Society for Developmental
Education, one of the nation’s leading providers of professional development
training for elementary educators. He is also the founder of the National
Alliance of Multiage Educators.
His mission began more than three decades ago when he
served as both a principal and a multiage teacher in New Hampshire. Speaking
with a blend of common sense, wisdom and humor, his views on education often
appear in a variety of publications, including The
New York Times, The Wall Street
Journal, Education Digest and USA
Today. He is one of this country’s most sought after speakers.
In his keynote address, “Overcoming
the Obstacles to Achieving High Standards,” you will discover a common
sense approach to helping all students meet high standards. The key elements
include: How to avoid “one size fits all” policies and practices; how the
lock-step school structure is a barrier to high standards; and prisoners of
time: too much to teach. . . not enough time to teach it.
Bernard
Hoffman - Keynote Speaker - Monday, October 29
Bernard G.
Hoffman was
a staff member with the Neshaminy School District in Langhorne, Pa., since 1958.
In his almost 40 years at Neshaminy, he served as classroom teacher, assistant
principal, principal, administrative assistant to the superintendent, assistant
superintendent, supervisor of curriculum and instruction, deputy superintendent
and superintendent. He has done consulting work for universities, public and
parochial schools, businesses, corporations throughout the country, a number of
state governments and the federal government. He is a consultant to the
Pennsylvania Department of Education in the areas of at-risk issues, student
assistance and administrative affairs and has conducted workshops for
administrators on these and other issues.
In
his keynote address, “How to Make Your
School Safe, Successful and Liability Free,” participants will learn how
to meet the needs of individual students, yet make their school safe and orderly
in an environment that emphasizes learning.
Processes that result in effective problem solving will be presented
using authentic case examples that support the laws and the intent of the
courts. The latest Supreme Court
and Federal Court mandates will be presented in a manner that can be used to the
participant’s advantage.