"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
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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 |
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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
Friday Morning 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon