Join us at this summit to identify and discuss existing and emerging challenges, with the aim of bringing a broad array of stakeholders together behind a more committed response and coordinated approach to addressing one or two major issues. High-ranking educational officials from across the political aisle and from across the state of North Carolina will convene to broker partnerships, promote innovation, and strengthen leadership. We will be providing shuttle service from the NC 54 lot off Friday Center Drive. Show your spirit with Carolina Casual attire. We are expecting Carolina blue skies and warm temperatures so please dress comfortably for the day's events. | |
9:30 a.m. - Registration | Coffee and light breakfast foods will be available in the lobby of the FedEx Global Education Center beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please visit the registration table in the lobby to get your name tag and program. You will also be able to collect any requested football tickets when you register. |
10:30 a.m. -Summit Vision | School of Education Dean, Fouad Abd-El-Khalick presents our vision for the Carolina Educational Leadership Summit |
Keith Poston from the Public School Forum will serve as the Moderator and Michael Priddy will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. | |
11:00 a.m. - Reading Panel | “Given the importance of literacy, what are some ideas for scaling up good Reading instruction in the state?” |
Craig Horn, N.C. House of Representatives | |
Jim Johnson, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill | |
Kimberly O’Malley, Senior VP, Education and Workforce Development at RTI International | |
William Walton, III, Owner, Children’s World Learning Centers & Walton Academy | |
Terry Worrell, Asheboro City Superintendent | |
12:30 p.m. – Challenge Panel | “From your perspective, what is the biggest educational challenge facing the state of North Carolina through which partnership, leadership and innovation with multiple stakeholders can make a difference?” |
Johanna Anderson, Executive Director, Belk Foundation |
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Hugh Blackwell, N.C. House of Representatives | |
John Denning, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | |
Richard Schwartz, Schwartz & Shaw, P.L.L.C. | |
Ray Spain, Warren County Superintendent | |
2:00 p.m. | Tailgate Lunch at the Carolina Inn We look forward to hosting you and your guest for great food, beer and wine in the Old Well Room of the Carolina Inn. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. and the fun will continue until kickoff at 3:30 p.m. Summit participants will walk over from the FedEx Global Education Center, which is across the street from the Carolina Inn. |
3:00 p.m. | UNC/DUKE Football Game Carolina vs. Duke football kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Attendees will depart the Carolina Inn and walk to Kenan Stadium, which they will enter using Gate 6. |
Shuttle Service to parking will continue throughout the event and after the game to the NC 54 Parking Lot. | |
Questions? Please contact Laurie Norman at Laurie_Norman@unc.edu or call 919-843-6979. |