FAAE ANNUAL SUMMIT 2025*Click for more information.
THURSDAY APRIL 24
Summerlin
8:00-10:00AM
REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN
1:50PM
BREAK
2:00-2:50PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
*Poppies for Veterans
led by Marie Andree
Brevard
Sumter
*Finding YourSELF inside of Your Program
led by Kathryn Austin
Seminole
*The Supernanny Approach to Arts Classroom Management
led by Chad Cornwell
Pinellas
Volusia
2:50PM
BREAK
3:00-3:50PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
*Podcasting Across the Arts Curriculum: Music Technology Resources That Work for Every Area and Age!
led by Jody Underwood and Marjorie LoPresti
Brevard
Artificial Intelligence in the Arts, "A New Frontier for Educators"
led by Susie Hill
Sumter
*Vocabulary Groove: Using Music and Movement to Boost Vocabulary
led by Jeanette Mihalchik
Seminole
*Creating Inclusive Concerts for Patrons with Special Needs
led by Christine Lapka and David Schreier
Volusia
3:50PM
BREAK
4:00-4:50PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
*Data as Design: Translating Data into Visual Form
led by Erin Kendrick
Brevard
*Teaching with Excellence in an Inclusive Arts Classroom
led by Cody Puckett
Sumter
*Music and the Brain
led by Rachel Robertson
Seminole
*UCF
led by Tremon Kizor
Pinellas
4:50-6:00PM
BREAK
Manatee Ballroom
6:00-7:30PM
PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION
Performance: Dr. Phillips High School String Quartet
Keynote Speaker: *Juan Cantú
FRIDAY MORNING APRIL 25
Summerlin
8:00-10:00AM
REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN
Manatee Ballroom
8:00-9:20AM
ARTS LEGISLATION PANEL
Performance: Edna Bland, Professional Puppeteer
Arts Legislation Panel: *The State of Arts Education in Florida: Navigating Needs, Challenges, and Opportunities
9:20-9:30AM
BREAK
9:30-10:20AM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
*Yes, And…A Playbook for School-Wide Arts Integration Implementation
led by Debbi Arseneaux
Brevard
Artificial Intelligence in the Arts, "A New Frontier for Educators"
led by Susie Hill
Sumter
*A Lasting Impact: Building Legacy through Community-Centered Arts Programming
led by Cristina Duncan
Seminole
Volusia
Pinellas
10:20-10:30AM
BREAK
10:30-11:20AM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
*Unlock your creAItivity and find your muse
led by Chris Burns
Brevard
Sumter
*A Destination for Youth Transformation: Reimagining After School Programming
led by Jason Peoples
Seminole
Volusia
*Lullaby Language: Comfort Food for Connections
led by Shanti Sanchez and Bridget Lyons
Pinellas
11:20AM-12:30PM
BREAK
Manatee Ballroom
12:30PM-1:50PM
LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE
Performance: *Collette Baum, Student, Trinity Preparatory School of Florida
Keynote Speaker: *Theresa Smith-Levin
Manatee Ballroom
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 25
2:00-2:50PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
*Data as Design: Translating Data into Visual Form
led by Erin Kendrick
Brevard
*Arts Integration in the Elementary School Setting
led by Kailin Speer
Sumter
*Lunar New Year Music Lesson
led by Jill Lee
Volusia
Seminole
*Modeling Arts-in-Education Residencies with African Musical Theatre
led by Orisirisi African Folklore
2:50-3:00PM
BREAK
3:00-3:50PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Brevard
*Broadway Dance Masterclass with Broadway Veteran Justin Gomlak Greer
led by Justin Gomlak Greer
Sumter
*A Destination for Youth Transformation: Reimagining After School Programming
led by Jason Peeples
Seminole
*The Supernanny Approach to Arts Classroom Management
led by Chad Cornwell
Volusia
*Sock Puppet Part 1
led by Edna Bland
Pinellas
3:50-4:00PM
BREAK
4:00-4:50PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
*Poppies for Veterans
led by Marie Andree
Brevard
*What’s the Deal with the Seal?
led by Chris Burns
Sumter
*A Lasting Impact: Building Legacy through Community-Centered Arts Programming
led by Cristina Duncan
Seminole
*Reading 'IN' Music, Integrating Children's Literature to engage students in Music
led by Cynthia Turner
Volusia
*Sock Puppet Part 2
led by Edna Bland
Pinellas
5:00PM
*Explore Orlando Arts & Culture
Special offers for FAAE Summit Attendees!
SAT APRIL 26
8:00-10:00AM
REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN
Summerlin
9:00AM-12:00PM
LEADERSHIP AWARDS BRUNCH
PERFORMANCES: TBA
WELCOME: Lianna Knight, FAAE President
AWARDS EMCEE: *Shawn Welcome, Orlando Poet Laureate
Manatee Ballroom
12:00PM
SUMMIT CONCLUDES