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2025 Spring Educator Summit
Midwest Educator Summit

You're Invited to Wayfinder's Spring Educator Summit!

Join Wayfinder in Chicago to connect with like-minded leaders and tackle challenges like chronic absenteeism, Portrait of a Graduate implementation, and educator efficacy. Through engaging discussions, keynotes, and roundtables, we'll discuss how to implement strategies that help students build future-ready skills and explore Wayfinder's product roadmap. Don’t miss the chance to collaborate, learn, and re-energize our purpose in this important work!

  • Pause, reflect, and reconnect to your Why during inspiring keynotes on topics like neuroscience + classroom culture, using values to find your path, and skill-building during the age of AI
  • Engage in interactive roundtable discussions to problem-solve with other educators
  • Hear from Wayfinder partners like Des Moines Public Schools, West Aurora School District, Township High School District 113, and others on how Wayfinder helps their staff + students thrive

Event Details

April 30 - May 2, 2025
Location: L7 Chicago by Lotte Hotel
225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

April 30 is reserved for arrivals and hotel check-in, kicking off with a special welcome. The event then continues with a day-and-a-half of programming on May 1 + 2.
Includes complimentary breakfast, lunch, and parking.

For event questions and inquiries, please reach out to events@withwayfinder.com.

Why Attend?

  • We imagine a world where all students develop purpose, belonging, and future-ready skills to thrive in school and beyond. This summit is designed to build a community of educators who can strengthen students' skills in:

  • Self-Awareness
    You understand yourself on many levels, from how you function to what nourishes and sustains you.
  • Collaboration
    You are a relationship-builder who actively partners with others and facilitates belonging efforts across communities.
  • Adaptability
    You are willing to try again when you make mistakes and are comfortable navigating uncertain situations with flexibility and openness.
  • Agency
    You understand the value of your voice and seek opportunities to support and advance your communities.
  • Empathy
    You are in tune with the feelings and needs of others and willing to act for a common good.
  • Purpose
    Your decisions and interactions with the world are guided by a deep connection to your values.
Featured Presenters

Speakers at this event include...

Keisha Mabry Haymore

Keisha Mabry Haymore

Founder
Heydays HQ

Dr. Valerie McCall

Dr. Valerie McCall

Director of Family Support + Educational Equity
West Aurora School District 129

Olivia Smith

Olivia Smith

Student Attendance + Welfare Administrator
West Aurora School District 129

Kelly Cook

Kelly Cook

Assistant Director of MTSS K-12
West Aurora School District

Glenn

Glenn "Max" McGee

Former State Superintendent of
Education

Illinois State Board of Education

Alyson Finley

Alyson Finley

Director of Student Services
Des Moines Public Schools

Emily Myers

Emily Myers

Student Services Coordinator
Des Moines Public Schools

Robyn Corelitz

Robyn Corelitz

SEL Specialist 
Township High School District 113

Genevieve Misfeldt

Genevieve Misfeldt

SEL Specialist 
Township High School District 113

Brandy Arnold

Brandy Arnold

Chief Customer Officer
Wayfinder

Quinae Jackson

Quinae Jackson

Sr. Director, Learning + Development
Wayfinder

Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Manager, Learning + Development
Wayfinder

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