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CAS Annual Conference 2025
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Empowered to Elevate: Practical Strategies to Lift Leaders and School Communities FILLING
Thursday March 27, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PDT
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In today’s evolving educational landscape, effective leadership is key to fostering a positive culture and climate. "Empower to Elevate" is designed for school and district leaders looking to clarify their leadership purpose and strengthen their skills. Through interactive activities, participants will reflect on their core "why" and connect personal values to leadership practices, enabling them to inspire meaningful change.

The session will explore strategies for building trust, promoting collaboration, and creating inclusive environments that support growth and innovation. Leaders will leave with actionable insights and practical tools to elevate their school communities.

Attendees will receive resources for reflective practice, activities for team collaboration, and strategies to address educational fatigue. These tools can be tailored to meet the unique needs of individual schools and districts. Participants will gain practical strategies ready for immediate implementation with leadership teams or faculty to create lasting, positive impacts.  
Speakers
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Dr. Jennifer P Byars

Superintendent, Region 5 District
Dr. Jenn Byars, Superintendent of Amity Regional School District since 2018, is a seasoned educational leader with expertise in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and school administration. Previously, as Assistant Superintendent of Ledyard Public Schools (2014–2018... Read More →
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Jill LaPlante

Director of Counseling, Region 5 District
Jill LaPlante is an educational leader currently serving as the Director of Counseling Services for Amity Regional School District #5 in Connecticut. With over 25 years of experience as a teacher, school counselor, and district administrator, Jill’s compassionate leadership builds... Read More →
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Monica Kreuzer

High School Associate Principal, Region 5 District
Monica Kreuzer is an educational leader currently serving as Associate Principal at Amity Regional High School. With a master’s in educational leadership and strong background in science education she has experience in curriculum development, teacher evaluation and school improvement... Read More →
Thursday March 27, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PDT
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