FAAE ANNUAL SUMMIT 2025

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FRIDAY APRIL 25

SATURDAY APRIL 26

THURSDAY APRIL 24

Summerlin

8:00-10:00AM

REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN

Manatee Ballroom

12:30-1:50PM

LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE

Performance: TBA

Keynote Speaker: *Kuniko Yamamoto

1:50PM

BREAK

2:00-2:50PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

*Poppies for Veterans
led by Marie Andree

Brevard

*STAGE IT: Teaching Students How Math and Business Principles Connect to Producing Broadway Shows
led by David Atwood

Sumter

*Finding YourSELF inside of Your Program
led by Kathryn Austin

Seminole

*The Supernanny Approach to Arts Classroom Management
led by Chad Cornwell

*"Line by Line: Building Art and Ideas Through Doodling" Turn simple strokes into powerful stories
led by Joela and Ashley

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

African Drumming and Storytelling
led by Orisirisi

Volusia

*UCF
led by Tremon Kizor

Pinellas

4:50-6:00PM

BREAK

Summerlin

6:00-7:30PM

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION

Performance: TBA

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: TBA

Keynote Speaker: Arts Legislation Panel

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

*Using Tableaux, "Breathing Tableaux, slow-motion, Pantomime, and Ensemble Work to tell the story in your performances.
led by Kathy Rivadeneira

Volusia

*Moving Pictures: Exploration of an arts integrated unit of study for elementary students
led by Justin Gomlak

Pinellas

10:20-10:30AM

BREAK

10:30-11:20AM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

*Unlock your creAItivity and find your muse
led by Chris Burns

Brevard

*Engaging Students Through Creative Journaling: Utilizing Artist Books and Junk Journals for Visual Expression and Interdisciplinary Learning
led by Maria Patino

Sumter

*A Destination for Youth Transformation: Reimagining After School Programming
led by Jason Peoples

Seminole

*Planning Student Success: Aligning Curriculum Practices with FL Fine Arts Seal Achievement in Mind
led by Erin Saladino

Volusia

*Lullaby Language: Comfort Food for Connections
led by Shanti Sanchez and Bridget Lyons

Pinellas

11:20AM-12:30PM

BREAK

Manatee Ballroom

12:30PM-1:00PM

LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE

Performance: TBA

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

*A Pantomime Unit for beginning Actors
led by Diane Sherman

Seminole

*Lunar New Year Music Lesson
led by Jill Lee

Volusia

2:50-3:00PM

BREAK

3:00-3:50PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:

*Basic Printmaking - Methods, Support and Resources for Teachers by members of the Central Florida Printmakers, Inc.
led by Fontaine Rodgers

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

8:00PM

Enjoy Orlando Arts & Culture

Performance: TBA

SAT APRIL 26

8:00-10:00AM

REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN

Summerlin

9:00AM-12:00PM

LEADERSHIP AWARDS BRUNCH

PERFORMANCES: TBA

WELCOME: Cindy Pearson, Duval County School Board Member

AWARDS EMCEE: *Shawn Welcome, Orlando Poet Laureate

Manatee Ballroom

12:00PM

SUMMIT CONCLUDES