Workshops

This is a preliminary, partial listing of workshops, subject to change.

Keynote - Friday

• Nancy Devine, The Wallace Foundation

Friday (Three workshop blocks)

• Christine Wheeler, Jefferson Lab, “Activities, Materials, and Resources that Teach Science”
• Ben Meyer, Virginia Arts Festival, “When I Listen”
• Wayne Olson, The Trust Company of Virginia, "To Get More Gifts, Think Like a Donor"
• Debra O'Neill, Virginia Department of Social Services, and Karen Washington, Newport News Parks and Recreation Department, "Imagining a Virginia Out of School Time Credential!"
• Tony Dursa, Virginia Department of Education, "21st Century Community Learning Center Grants"
• Jennifer Brady, Center for Summer Learning, Johns Hopkins University, "Summer Field Trips that Make Learning Come to Life"
• Lisa Lawrence, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, "A Fish Out of School"
• Robert Newberry, ReBrilliance, LLC, "Goal Setting Done Right: A Powerful Strategy to Help Children Reframe Adversity and Achieve More"
• Jacob Wilson, Newport News Public Schools, "After-School the 21st Century Way"
• Sally Lovell, Poquoson Middle School, "Hands on Bridge Building"
• Aaron Dorsey, National School Boards Association, "Engaging School Boards as Champions for After-School"
• Roberta Newman, Newroads Consulting, a division of Cape Charles Development Company, "Linking Theme-Based Activities to Youth Development"
• Sharon Veatch, Virginia Child Care Resource & Referral Network, "Is This the Right Place for My Child?"
• Rosalind Young, Campagna Center, "Let's Move and Let's Dance"
• Heather Greenwood, Virginia Cooperative Extension, "Interactive Nutrition and Money Games"
• Vinzetta Jones, Fort Story Youth Services, "Fitness With a Twist"
• Chad Triolet, Socci Sport LLC, "Socci Sport: Diversify Your SportFolio!"
• Janice Nieliwocki, Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates, "Legal Issues for Direct Care Staff"
• Dawn Martini, Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates, "The Fair Labor Standards Act: Overtime and Child Care Employees"
• Dawn Martini, Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates, "Personnel Issues and Answers"

Saturday (Four workshop blocks)

• Sue Hutchinson, College of Education, James Madison University, "Helping Children Become Investigators"
• Jeremy Ross, Hampton City Schools, "Working Together For Success"
• Tara Dickerson, Peninsula Health District, “Girls on the Run Program”
• Tim Bryden, Project MOST (Making the MOST of OUT of School Time), "One Program's Sustainabilty Story- Systems's Thinking and New Leadership Skills"
• Bobbie Walker, Virginia Tourism Cooperation, “DEVELOP a Positive Attitude – DISCOVER a High Impact Life!”
• Crystal Tragesser, Newport News Parks & Recreation, and Patricia Tilghman, Sedgefield Elementary School, "Collaboration Strategies for Principals & Program Directors" (with support from the National Association of Elementary School Principals
• Mickie McInnis, Careers in Child Care, "Good Start for New Employees - Finding, Hiring, Orienting"
• Michael Canty, City of Hampton, "Developmental Assets: What Kids Need to Succeed"
• Victoria Baker, Scholastic Library Publishing, "Thinking Out of the Box: A Winning Solution for After School"
• Isaac Acosta, Jr., Princess Anne Community Recreation Center, "Beyond the Board"
• Chad Triolet, Deep Creek Elementary, "Noodle Mania - Promoting Active After-School Programs"
• Janet Smith, St John's Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center, "After School in a Small Setting"
• Jeremy Ross, Hampton City Schools, "Games! Learn! Games!"
• Michael Swain, Markel Insurance Company A Guide to Crisis Management"
• Linda Rourke, Developmental Studies Center, "Bring Literature to Life After School!"
• Sue Hutchinson, College of Education, James Madison University, "Math Games for a Rainy Afternoon"
• Rodney Mills, Fairfax County Office for Children SACC, "Effective Leadership- Coaching and Giving Useful Feedback"
• Rodney Mills, Fairfax County Office for Children SACC, "Teamwork- Through Effective Conflict Resolution"
• Linda Rourke, Developmental Studies Center, "Hands-on Science for After School"
• Adele McDermott, The Campagna Center, "Motivating, Nurturing, and Communicating with Your Staff"
• Heather McKeating, Norfolk Tides, "Learning with Baseball - Math and Literacy"
• Roy Hughes, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, "Showcasing Your Program: Low Cost Marketing Techniques"
• Tonia Deetz Rock, Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, "How to Think Like An Archaeologist!"
• Janice Nieliwocki, Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates, "Confidentiality"
• Janice Nieliwocki, Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates, "American with Disabilities Act"
• Dawn Martini, Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates, "Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect"