2019 NIET Conference Panels and Presentations

March 22, 2019

NIET Chairman and Founder Lowell Milken Delivers Keynote Address
NIET CEO Dr. Candice McQueen addresses National NIET Conference
NIET Co-President and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Josh Barnett addresses NIET Conference
NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Superintendents
NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Brumley, Goree and Hargrove
NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Perry Township Schools (IN) Superintendent Pat Mapes
NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Dr. Betsy Hargrove and Dr. Saul Hinojosa
NIET Senior Program Specialist Dr. Davita Lancelin Leads Training
NIET Co-President and Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Patrice Pujol Leads School Improvement Solutions Panel
Julie Thompson of Knox County Schools (TN) Discusses School Improvement Solutions
NIET Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Campbell Develops Reflective Teachers
NIET Chief Policy Officer Kristan Van Hook: The Power of Stories
NIET Conference Featured Speaker Louisiana Superintendent John White
Caddo Parish Schools' Dr. Bridgette Brown: Effectively Utilizing High-Quality Data
NIET LA BOLD Executive Director Vicky Condalary: Strengthening the Quality of the Post-Conference Plan
NIET Senior Program Specialist Theresa Hamilton Meets with Conference Participants
Educators Collaborate During National NIET Conference
NIET Director of School Services Laura Roussel Addresses 2019 National NIET Conference
NIET Senior Program Specialist Lindsey Parker and DeSoto Parish Schools Principal April Woolard: Common Goal Consensus
NIET Senior Program Specialist Jodi Leckbee Chan: School Planning
NIET Director of Learning Technology Stephanie Mosqueda Addresses the National NIET Conference
NIET Director of Training Dr. Ann Shaw: Thinking and Problem-Solving
Educators Network at NIET Conference
NIET Conference Attendees Engage in Training
NIET Senior Program Specialist Patti Cruz Coaches Exemplary Teachers
NIET Chief Policy Officer Kristan Van Hook: Principal Leadership: Practices That Lead to School Success
Educators Learn About Principal Leadership Practices that Lead to Success
Austin-East Magnet High School Principal Nathan Langlois: Walk-Throughs That Impact Student Learning
NIET Senior Program Specialist Natalie Szakacs: Coaching That Impacts Student Learning
NIET Senior Trainer Teddy Broussard Leads a Training
Members of NIET 2018-19 Educator Advisory Honored
NIET Co-President and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Josh Barnett: Using NIET's Rubric in Educator Preparation
Madison Parish School District​ Master Teacher Tracy Banks Participates in Conference Training
NIET Founder's Award Recipients of Wildflower School Discuss Story of Success
NIET Senior Trainer Teddy Broussard and Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Hazelwood: Developing and Supporting Teacher Leaders
NIET LA BOLD Executive Director Vicky Condalary Leads Training
NIET Senior Program Specialist Jen Oliver Celebrates Short-Term Wins with Teachers
Educators Participate in a Conference Training
NIET Senior Program Specialist Roneka Coleman: The School Plan
NIET Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Hazelwood: Strengthening Academic Culture Through Reflective Practice
NIET Chairman and Founder Lowell Milken Delivers Keynote Address
NIET CEO Dr. Candice McQueen addresses National NIET Conference
NIET Co-President and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Josh Barnett addresses NIET Conference
NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Superintendents
NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Brumley, Goree and Hargrove
NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Perry Township Schools (IN) Superintendent Pat Mapes
NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Dr. Betsy Hargrove and Dr. Saul Hinojosa
NIET Senior Program Specialist Dr. Davita Lancelin Leads Training
NIET Co-President and Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Patrice Pujol Leads School Improvement Solutions Panel
Julie Thompson of Knox County Schools (TN) Discusses School Improvement Solutions
NIET Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Campbell Develops Reflective Teachers
NIET Chief Policy Officer Kristan Van Hook: The Power of Stories
NIET Conference Featured Speaker Louisiana Superintendent John White
Caddo Parish Schools' Dr. Bridgette Brown: Effectively Utilizing High-Quality Data
NIET LA BOLD Executive Director Vicky Condalary: Strengthening the Quality of the Post-Conference Plan
NIET Senior Program Specialist Theresa Hamilton Meets with Conference Participants
Educators Collaborate During National NIET Conference
NIET Director of School Services Laura Roussel Addresses 2019 National NIET Conference
NIET Senior Program Specialist Lindsey Parker and DeSoto Parish Schools Principal April Woolard: Common Goal Consensus
NIET Senior Program Specialist Jodi Leckbee Chan: School Planning
NIET Director of Learning Technology Stephanie Mosqueda Addresses the National NIET Conference
NIET Director of Training Dr. Ann Shaw: Thinking and Problem-Solving
Educators Network at NIET Conference
NIET Conference Attendees Engage in Training
NIET Senior Program Specialist Patti Cruz Coaches Exemplary Teachers
NIET Chief Policy Officer Kristan Van Hook: Principal Leadership: Practices That Lead to School Success
Educators Learn About Principal Leadership Practices that Lead to Success
Austin-East Magnet High School Principal Nathan Langlois: Walk-Throughs That Impact Student Learning
NIET Senior Program Specialist Natalie Szakacs: Coaching That Impacts Student Learning
NIET Senior Trainer Teddy Broussard Leads a Training
Members of NIET 2018-19 Educator Advisory Honored
NIET Co-President and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Josh Barnett: Using NIET's Rubric in Educator Preparation
Madison Parish School District​ Master Teacher Tracy Banks Participates in Conference Training
NIET Founder's Award Recipients of Wildflower School Discuss Story of Success
NIET Senior Trainer Teddy Broussard and Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Hazelwood: Developing and Supporting Teacher Leaders
NIET LA BOLD Executive Director Vicky Condalary Leads Training
NIET Senior Program Specialist Jen Oliver Celebrates Short-Term Wins with Teachers
Educators Participate in a Conference Training
NIET Senior Program Specialist Roneka Coleman: The School Plan
NIET Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Hazelwood: Strengthening Academic Culture Through Reflective Practice
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NIET Chairman and Founder Lowell Milken Delivers Keynote Address

NIET Chairman and Founder Lowell Milken delivers the National NIET Conference keynote address. "High-quality schools filled with well-trained teachers are not only the best answer, but the attainable answer," he says.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET CEO Dr. Candice McQueen addresses National NIET Conference

NIET CEO Dr. Candice McQueen addresses the National NIET Conference. "Teachers are the pathway to the future," she says.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Co-President and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Josh Barnett addresses NIET Conference

NIET Co-President and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Josh Barnett address the more than 1,000 educators, policymakers and other influential leaders at the conference, and thanks them for their efforts to improve instruction and student achievement.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Superintendents

NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with NIET CEO Dr. Candice McQueen and district superintendents. 

From left to right: Dr. McQueen, Perry Township Schools (IN) Superintendent Pat Mapes, Jefferson Parish Public School System (LA) Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley, Caddo Parish Schools (LA) Superintendent Dr. Lamar Goree, Avondale Elementary School District #44 (AZ) Superintendent Dr. Betsy Hargrove, and Somerset Independent School District (TX) Superintendent Dr. Saul Hinojosa.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Brumley, Goree and Hargrove

NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Dr. Cade Brumley (Jefferson Parish, Louisiana), Dr. Lamar Goree (Caddo Public Schools, Louisiana), and Dr. Betsy Hargrove (Avondale Elementary School District #44, Arizona).

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Perry Township Schools (IN) Superintendent Pat Mapes

NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Perry Township Schools (IN) Superintendent Pat Mapes

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Dr. Betsy Hargrove and Dr. Saul Hinojosa

NIET Conference Opening Session: Districts That Thrive with Dr. Betsy Hargrove (Avondale Elementary School District #44, Arizona) and Dr. Saul Hinojosa (Somerset Independent School District, Texas).

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Program Specialist Dr. Davita Lancelin Leads Training

NIET Senior Program Specialist Dr. Davita Lancelin leads a training on connecting instructional practices to new and more rigorous high-quality curriculum.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Co-President and Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Patrice Pujol Leads School Improvement Solutions Panel

NIET Co-President and Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Patrice Pujol leads a panel of state and district leaders on effective strategies that advance school improvement solutions. Says Louisiana Superintendent John White: "NIET is about providing a clear roadmap to give teachers and students a path to success."

Left to right: John White, Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5 (SC) Chief Instructional Services Officer Dr. Cynthia Cash-Greene, Knox County Schools Executive Director of Elementary Schools Julie Thompson, and Slaton Independent School District (TX) Superintendent Julee Becker.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

Julie Thompson of Knox County Schools (TN) Discusses School Improvement Solutions

Knox County Schools (TN) Executive Director of Elementary Education Julie Thompson and Slaton Independent School District (TX) Superintendent Julee Becker discuss factors for advancing school improvement solutions. "You can't overestimate the effective leadership of principals," says Thompson.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Campbell Develops Reflective Teachers

NIET Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Campbell helps teachers determine the best approaches to coaching reflective teachers.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Chief Policy Officer Kristan Van Hook: The Power of Stories

NIET Chief Policy Officer Kristan Van Hook leads a session on the power of stories to build a shared vision and commitment to action.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Conference Featured Speaker Louisiana Superintendent John White

NIET Conference Featured Speaker Louisiana Superintendent John White: "NIET is a fantastic, evidence-based vehicle for professionalizing teaching."

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

Caddo Parish Schools' Dr. Bridgette Brown: Effectively Utilizing High-Quality Data

Caddo Parish Schools District Executive Master Teacher Dr. Bridgette Brown facilitates a session on how to effectively utilize high-quality data.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET LA BOLD Executive Director Vicky Condalary: Strengthening the Quality of the Post-Conference Plan

Professional learning and observation are about supporting educators and building a culture of continuous improvement. NIET LA BOLD Executive Director Vicky Condalary addresses a packed room of educators on ways to strengthen the quality of the post-conference plan.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Program Specialist Theresa Hamilton Meets with Conference Participants

NIET Senior Program Specialist Theresa Hamilton meets with conference participants.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

Educators Collaborate During National NIET Conference

Educators collaborate during a training session.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Director of School Services Laura Roussel Addresses 2019 National NIET Conference

NIET Director of School Services Laura Roussel addresses the National NIET Conference.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Program Specialist Lindsey Parker and DeSoto Parish Schools Principal April Woolard: Common Goal Consensus

NIET Senior Program Specialist Lindsey Parker (center, right) and North DeSoto Upper Elementary School (LA) Principal April Woolard (center, left) lead a training session on connecting common goal consensus to collective efficacy. 

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Program Specialist Jodi Leckbee Chan: School Planning

How do you move from long-range planning to unit planning for a particular professional learning session? NIET Senior Program Specialist Jodi Leckbee Chan gives participants useful tips.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Director of Learning Technology Stephanie Mosqueda Addresses the National NIET Conference

NIET Director of Learning Technology Stephanie Mosqueda addresses the National NIET Conference.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Director of Training Dr. Ann Shaw: Thinking and Problem-Solving

NIET Director of Training Dr. Ann Shaw helps conference participants obtain a deeper understanding of challenging students through thinking and problem-solving.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

Educators Network at NIET Conference

Educators network between sessions at the National NIET Conference.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Conference Attendees Engage in Training

NIET Conference attendees participate in a training.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Program Specialist Patti Cruz Coaches Exemplary Teachers

NIET Senior Program Specialist Patti Cruz facilitates a session on coaching exemplary teachers.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Chief Policy Officer Kristan Van Hook: Principal Leadership: Practices That Lead to School Success

NIET Chief Policy Officer Kristan Van Hook leads a discussion on principal leadership and the practices that lead to school success.

From left to right: Cross County School District (AR) Executive Master Teacher and Federal Programs Director Mindy Searcy; Alice M. Harte Charter School (LA) Head of School Robert Hill; West St. John Elementary School Principal Chantell Walker; and Douglas MacArthur Elementary School (IN) Principal Star Hardimon.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

Educators Learn About Principal Leadership Practices that Lead to Success

A jam-packed room of educators, including members of Cross County Elementary Technology Academy (AR), learn more about principal leadership practices that lead to success.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

Austin-East Magnet High School Principal Nathan Langlois: Walk-Throughs That Impact Student Learning

Austin-East Magnet High School (TN) Principal Nathan Langlois helps educators structure walk-throughs that best impact student learning.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Program Specialist Natalie Szakacs: Coaching That Impacts Student Learning

NIET Senior Program Specialist Natalie Szakacs leads a session on how to coach educators to maximize their impact on student learning.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Trainer Teddy Broussard Leads a Training

NIET Senior Trainer Teddy Broussard leads a training on strengthening academic culture through reflective practice.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

Members of NIET 2018-19 Educator Advisory Honored

Members of the NIET 2018-19 Educator Advisory Board are honored for their service.

From left to right: NIET Chairman and Founder Lowell Milken, Dodson Branch School (TN) Mentor Teacher Alex Patterson, Grand Prairie Independent School District (TX) Deputy Superintendent of Innovation and School Improvement Pat Lewis, Cross County School District (AR) Executive Master Teacher and Federal Programs Director Mindy Searcy, Barrera Veterans Elementary School (TX) Master Teacher Amber Simpson, Central Decatur Community School District (IA) PK-6 Principal Amy Whittington, Orleans Parish School Board Executive Master Teacher Shelia Banks, Perry Township Schools (IN) Assistant Superintendent Vickie Carpenter, West Goshen Elementary School (IN) Principal Lori Line, Avondale Elementary School District #44 (AZ) Superintendent Dr. Betsy Hargrove, and NIET CEO Dr. Candice McQueen.  

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Co-President and Chief Learning Officer Dr. Josh Barnett: Using NIET's Rubric in Educator Preparation

Dr. Fernando Valle, associate professor of educational psychology and leadership at Texas Tech University, emphasizes the value of partnerships between school districts and higher education. He says the two questions should be, "What is it that you need? And how can we adjust our educator preparation program to fit into your specific context?" 

All panelists featured are, from left to right: Dr. Rhonda Wilson, director of the Practitioner Teacher Program at LSU Alexandria; Valle; Paula Summers Calderon, dean of the College of Education at Southeastern Louisiana University; and Dr. Kenith Britt, senior vice president of teacher learning excellence and dean of Marian University's Klipsch Educators College.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

Madison Parish School District​ Master Teacher Tracy Banks Participates in Conference Training

Madison Parish School District​ Master Teacher Tracy Banks participates in an NIET Conference training.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Founder's Award Recipients of Wildflower School Discuss Story of Success

Wildflower School (AZ) educators and Avondale Elementary School District #44 (AZ) leaders discuss their success and address questions from the audience about implementing best practices in their schools.

From left to right: District Professional Development Coordinator Anna Carino, Wildflower Mentor Teacher Elzbieta Galek, Wildflower Master Teacher Katelyn Orloski, Wildflower Principal Dr. Araceli Montoya, Wildflower Dean of Students Ana Gutierrez, and moderator NIET Senior Program Specialist Sheila Talamo.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Trainer Teddy Broussard and Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Hazelwood: Developing and Supporting Teacher Leaders

What characteristics do we look for in developing and supporting teacher leaders? NIET Senior Trainer Teddy Broussard and Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Hazelwood work with educators to identify these important elements.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET LA BOLD Executive Director Vicky Condalary Leads Training

NIET LA BOLD Executive Director Vicky Condalary: "The post-conference is not the end. It’s the beginning of the teacher’s work to change practice."

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Program Specialist Jen Oliver Celebrates Short-Term Wins with Teachers

NIET Senior Program Specialist Jen Oliver leads a session on measuring and monitoring the impact of professional learning meetings to celebrate short-term wins.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

Educators Participate in a Conference Training

Educators participate in a conference training.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Program Specialist Roneka Coleman: The School Plan

NIET Senior Program Specialist Roneka Coleman helps leadership teams make school plans come to life.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."

NIET Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Hazelwood: Strengthening Academic Culture Through Reflective Practice

NIET Senior Program Specialist Jennifer Hazelwood (far right, standing) engages with educators to help strengthen academic culture through reflective practice.

All photos should be credited to the "National Institute for Excellence in Teaching."