"Climbing the Mountain; Making the Journey and Reaching for the Top”
2019 Annual Spring Conference
April 18-19, 2019
The Riverside
Boise, Idaho
The Riverside
Boise, Idaho
Keynote Speaker--Shawn Miller, Associate VP of Human Resources, BSU
I started my career as a labor and employment lawyer. I went into law for one purpose - I thought lawyers were all wealthy. In my mind I would "make it" when I walked through the doors at one of those large law firms glorified on network television.
Three years into my law career I achieved my goal, but I hated it. Fortunately, my discontent led me to an opportunity to work in human resources – first in a school district, then in a city and now at a university.
Human resources, when done right, is the focus on people and organizational culture. What could be more significant than uniting with others to create an environment where all people get to do something that has meaning and leaves a positive imprint? That is more than just “making a living”. It’s a life’s calling.
Three years into my law career I achieved my goal, but I hated it. Fortunately, my discontent led me to an opportunity to work in human resources – first in a school district, then in a city and now at a university.
Human resources, when done right, is the focus on people and organizational culture. What could be more significant than uniting with others to create an environment where all people get to do something that has meaning and leaves a positive imprint? That is more than just “making a living”. It’s a life’s calling.
Workshops
Thursday Morning 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon
Workshop 1A
PowerSchool Tricks and Tips Michelle Conger, System Administrator, PowerSchool, West Ada School District Michelle Conger has work for the West ADA school district for 30 years. She has implemented several student information systems, the last being PowerSchool. West Ada has been using PowerSchool for 11 years. Michelle is the system administrator for PowerSchool. Michelle Conger will need questions in advance to her workshop (as a courtesy and to save time). Please send your questions to: debnordquistIAEOP@gmail.com |
Workshop 1B
Financial Literacy Lisa Hamilton, Marketing/Business Development Specialist, Cap/Ed Lisa Hamilton is a Business Development Specialist for CapEd Credit Union. She has been employed with CapEd for seven years, and her position allows her to give back to the community by teaching financial literacy at K-12 schools, Life’s Kitchen, Idaho Youth Ranch, and Hays House. Lisa was raised in Boise, Idaho and she is a graduate of Boise State University with a degree in elementary education. |
Thursday Afternoon 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Workshop 1C
Records Retention 101 Jacy Jones, Department of Public Safety Jacy is a native Idahoan who has worked in various capacities in the administrative and office world since 2005. She is a certified municipal clerk and a certified record manager. She worked for the City Of Meridian for 12 years, much of which was spent as the city clerk. In her current role with Boise State University Department of Public Safety, Jacy has worked to update processes and procedures to ensure transparent and effective record management. She is passionate about community involvement and her favorite job is being a mom to her 11-year-old daughter" |
Workshop 1D
PSP Workshop Kathy Buck, CEOE, PSP Chair, IAEOP Kathy (Lech) Buck was recently transplanted from Washington to Idaho by way of marriage. She actually graduated from Emmett High School and was fortunate to live in Boise, Anchorage, Alaska and Steilacoom, Washington afterwards. She served as the Washington AEOP President in 1992-93 and again in 2000-2001 and was honored to serve as NAEOP President in 2010-11. Kathy has six children and six grand-children and loves to travel – especially since they live in either Arizona or Washington! She has given workshops across the nation and always loves to help people see the best in themselves. |
Friday Morning 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Workshop 2A
OneNote Aimee Larsen is currently serving as the Southern Region Digital Integration Specialist for the West Ada School District, Idaho's largest school district. As an educator, she has always had a passion for finding ways to harness the power of technology and using it intentionally to transform student learning and increase staff productivity. Aimee is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and enjoys working with teachers and administrators across the globe. Aimee works with students, teachers, and administrators levels K-12 with the intentional use of technology to develop student-centered learning environments partnered with research-based instructional practices. Aimee graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University as well as a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Idaho. She has been in education for 12 years as a Teacher, Digital Lead, and Digital Integration Specialist. |
Workshop 2B
Google Tools Jennifer Weddel, Program Manager K-12 Teacher Professional Development Passionate about supporting people through engaging and relevant professional development opportunities. Jennifer Weddel has a passion for teaching and learning. She has 7 years as a Google Apps user and support person and is a Google Certified Educator. She has taught at all ages kindergarten through undergraduate and is currently pursuing her Masters in Educational Leadership. Her contagious enthusiasm for training and technology integration make the class engaging and applicable. |