Agenda at a Glance

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7:00-7:50 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast (RMHS Main Street)

8:00-9:35 Opening Session – (RMHS Performing Arts Center)

  Welcome and Introductions – Craig Martin, Assistant Superintendent, Reading Public Schools

  Opening Remarks—Dr. John Doherty, Superintendent, Reading Public Schools

  Reading Memorial High School Jazz Ensemble, Joe Mulligan, Conductor

  Keynote Introduction – Craig Martin, Assistant Superintendent, Reading Public Schools

  Keynote Address, Featuring Aaron Polansky

  Aaron Polansky is an unorthodox leader with a passion for life, and he brings his message to life with an 'Authentricity' that inspires positive change, transforms cultures, and brightens mindsets. Aaron graduated from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and earned a Master of Science degree in Administration with a research focus in Sport Psychology from Springfield College. He is the 2011 Wrestling USA Magazine Massachusetts Man of the Year, 2013 Massachusetts Assistant Principal of the Year, 2015 recipient of the Frederick Douglass Award for his contributions to 'at-risk' youth, and a 2017 Featured Presenter at the November Learning BLC17 Conference. Aaron has served in the capacity of coach, teacher, or administrator at all levels of education from pre-K through college. His message transcends day-to-day routines and will resonate for a lifetime,

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9:50-10:55 Concurrent Sessions - Session A

10:55-11:10 Break

11:10-12:15 Concurrent Sessions - Session B

12:20-1:10 Lunch Provided (RMHS Field House) 

1:15-2:20 Concurrent Sessions - Session C

2:25-2:50 Closing Session and Prize Drawing (Performing Arts Center)