The Annual Convention for the NWEA will be moving to a new home this year. The convention will be held at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus of the University of Wisconsin—Green Bay. In order to maintain the high quality event that you have come to expect from the NWEA, a change had to be made.
The Weidner Center puts the NWEA in a facility designed for presentations and continues to allow us to have everything under one roof. All the things that you have grown to love over the years will still be at the Convention.
The keynote will take place in the spacious Cofrin Hall, with ample seating for all attendees. Exhibits will be set up on the first and second floors of the facility with gorgeous views of the Chihuly Chandelier. The rooms for the breakout sessions are spacious and will ensure that everyone can find a seat. Finally, this move puts the NWEA Convention back in an educational setting and builds a bridge to future teachers attending the University.
We hope you will join us at the Weidner Center for the 2009 NWEA Annual Convention. Dynamic speakers, a great environment, friends, and fun are waiting for you at this year’s event. Our goal is to continue to grow this convention for you, to make things better each year, and to provide you with the absolute best opportunities in professional development.
Announcing our 2009 Keynote Speaker!
“The Effective Teacher: Classroom Management”
Dr. Harry K. Wong, 2009 Keynote Address
Dr. Harry K. Wong is possibly the most motivating, exciting, and dynamic speaker on classroom management and education today. His book The First Days of School can be found on the bookshelf of numerous educators across the state. In this keynote address, Dr. Wong will share practical, useful techniques for how to succeed in the classroom.
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NWEA Welcomes New Convention Program Chair
At the May NWEA board meeting, the executive board of the NWEA appointed Amy Gadbois to the position of NWEA Convention Chair in charge of programs.
Amy is a long time member of the executive board and is a teacher in the Kaukauna Public School District.
The board is excited to welcome Amy to this position and we look forward to a great relationship!
Kudos for Kozak!
After 10 years of commitment to the NWEA as a Convention Chair in charge of programs, the NWEA wishes to thank Jennifer Kozak for all of her hard work. Through Jennifer's leadership, the NWEA made a successful move to a new facility and created a model that brings in nationally renowned presenters.
Jennifer has new challenges in her life as she now an Associate Principal in the Ashwaubenon School District. Due to the time demands of her new job, Jennifer has resigned as Convention Chair. We wish her continued success in her new career path and thank her for all that she has done.
