2016 FCSEM ANNUAL CONFERENCE
BAVARIAN INN LODGE AND CONFERENCE CENTER
FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN
August 1-2, 2016
Accommodations are available at a discounted rate at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth. To make reservations:
Online: Bavarian Inn Reservations Call Toll Free: 1-855-652-7200 Please reference our group code when making reservations to receive the discounted rate. Our group code is: 1256NE |
2016 CONFERENCE
The 2016 Annual Conference planning is well underway! Be sure to continue to check back for updates as the date nears!
Here are a few "sneak peaks" from your conference planners to help excite you for this years professional development
Keynote Speaker(s)
SHELLY STANTON
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Shelly is a GEEK (Goal Oriented, Educator, Engaging Kids) who tends to FAIL before SAILing but she always has fun. In her real job she is a technology integration specialist for Billings Public Schools in Montana. Prior to this position she taught business education and served as a master educator for Take Charge Today (FEFE), a national financial literacy curriculum based at the University of Arizona. As a National Board Certified Teacher, Google Certified Innovator, Authorized Google Trainer, Nearpod Author and day to day teacher, she has had the opportunity to reflect on the practice of education to ensure students learn content while still being engaged and innovative. She is also a state fellow for National Board Certification and a state coach for the Teacher Leadership Initiative. She has been named Montana’s Business Teacher of the Year (2012) and Montana Association of Career and Technical Teacher of the Year (2013). Most recently she was a finalist for Montana Teacher of the Year (2016). She has been lucky to earn a variety of certifications by constantly learning and surrounding herself with inspirational teachers and friends.
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BRUCE Boguski
Bruce Boguski, author, motivational speaker,
columnist, and media personality well known for his ability to inspire others to “do the impossible”. Bruce holds a B.S. degree in business and education from Bowling Green State University and possesses a Level Two Certification in Brain Based Learning Strategies. Bruce knows firsthand the attitude and skills required to overcome physical and mental challenges. At age 18, Bruce was partially paralyzed in an automobile accident. Although doctors warned that he might never walk again, he left the hospital a few months later under his own power. After a two-year struggle to regain full use of his body, Bruce went on to become a two-time state champion in Racquetball and played on a state championship softball team. He later served as head baseball coach and assistant football coach at Van Buren High School and the men’s and women’s tennis coach at The University of Findlay.Today, Bruce is President of The Winner’s Edge, a peak performance consulting firm in Findlay, Ohio. He is a nationally known presenter on motivational tactics and mental toughness training for schools, sports and business professionals, using high-energy, interactive techniques to inspire and delight his audiences.Bruce speaks to educators, parents, students, athletes, and business professionals and has conducted over 2200 presentations over the past 21 years. Bruce has addressed virtually every group imaginable. |
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Rene Howitt
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Rene has been married for 36 years, has three daughters and three grandchildren. Several years ago she and her husband fostered their nephew and his sister on two different occasions. This experience inspired her to author the book Whose Best Interest. The release of the book sparked a chain of events that lead her to ………..an appointment to the Missouri Children’s Justice Task Force (CJA) and to perform
volunteer work throughout Missouri as a child advocate, speaking to students in classrooms all across the state. The responses from the students lead Rene to found the COPE24…Changing Our Parenting Experience organization. The first project taken on by this organization was the COPE24 Parenting Skill Program. Rene originated this program based upon the inspiration provided by the more than 21,000 students to which she has spoken. The second project is the documentary video titled The Life Sentence. This documents the stories of four families whose infants were shaken or suffered severe head trauma and survived. These families give testimony of the event and allow the viewer to see the quality of life for these children several years later. This video is extremely emotional and not something our youth will soon forget.Rene spends a significant portion of her time speaking in middle and high school classrooms across the nation. She also provides presentations and key note speaking at universities, teacher conferences, and advocacy events. Concurrently, she is working on a new series of documentary videos. The series will be titled Elements. Each video in this series will subject a common issue often seen in families where abuse/neglect has been identified like immaturity, drugs/alcohol, domestic violence, absent fathers, mental health, poverty, child endangerment, etc. In December 2015 we released the first video in this series titled “Life-Line”. This video focusses on the element of immaturity and what an unplanned pregnancy means when there is no support system. Rene has also recently released her first children’s book titled “Fosterhood”. Introducing children to concepts like fostering and adoption, at a young age, may be helpful for the needs of child welfare as we move forward. The first book in this series was released December 2015and is titled “Fosterhood…Let’s Explore”. Rene can be contacted by visiting her website at www.cope24.com, emailing her at renehowitt@cope24.com, or visiting her facebook and twitter pages. Rene would enjoy the opportunity to speak at any advocacy, parenting, or educational event. |
Breakout Speaker(s)
Colleen Warner
DIY HOME CLEANING AND HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS
In this session we will explore why making your own products not only saves money, but why chemical exposure in store bought brands can be potentially dangers. On site demonstration. Recipes included. Products demonstrated will include laundry soap, powdered dishwasher soap, rinse aid, toothpaste and deodorant. |
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Mary Kelpinski
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT AND APPS TO USE!
Mary will discuss if we ever wonder how farmers raise the food we eat? How can we feed the growing population? Attend this presentation to find out how one industry is responding to the growing need for food! |
Gloria Rigney
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APP'LY CREATIVITY
This session will provide the opportunity to see things in a new way. Sharing her creative ideas to use in the classroom. All types of projects, and everything from mini to portfolio style. Attend this breakout to find new ideas to "spice" up your classroom with creativity! |
Rene Howitt
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TRAUMA INFORMED TRAINING
Rene Howitt's presentation is a Trauma Informed Training. The purpose is to prepare one for how to react when a student reveals an abusive situation. What unintended messages may we be sending? What support systems does your school have in place? |
Lisa Willerick
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LGBTQ....WHAT DO I DO?
Lisa will speak about the demographic of families that are undoubtedly changing. Learn about current research literature and participant in round-table discussions that focus on the inclusion of LGBTQ issues in class discussions, instructional materials and course projects. With pedagogy as the focal point of this session, we will have an open and respectful dialogue while sharing lesson ideas across the curriculum. |
Zena Lowe
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Zena Lowe, MDE Office of Career and Technical Education, will provide information about FCS at the state level. Find out about legislation, program requirements, updates and outlooks. what are the trends in schools around the state, what can you do to make your program stronger, what kinds of realities are we facing? Also, participate in a Q & A with Zena to get your questions answered!
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Mary Ann Rickens
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Mary Ann Rickens (photo not available) will discuss the safe delivery of newborns law. There is now a FREE educator tool kit available. Come to this session to learn more about the law, and about this valuable free toolkit.
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BRUCE BOGUSKI
Bruce Boguski will discuss the D.R.I.V.E.R system described in Bruce's book. The Testing Zone, will show how students can reduce test anxiety and relax under the pressures associated with any testing situation. Students will learn two relaxation exercises that reduce test anxiety immediately, three ways to instantly activate memory, how to become twice as smart while studying and three foods to avoid on test day. Give your students the advantages of being able to enter the zone while under pressure and achieve amazing results.
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Cindy Rodrigues
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Have you ever thought of starting an FCCLA chapter? Need tips for your existing chapter? State Director, Cindy Rodrigues and Michigan FCCLA State Officers can answer your questions. Hear how FCCLA benefits students directly from them; learn what's involved to make it happen in your school.
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