2025 AAEA Summer Conference: Full Schedule

10:15am CDT

Cyberbulllies in an AI World

Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in educational settings has introduced new challenges, notably the emergence of AI-driven cyberbullying. This session examines AI deepfakes and manipulated media as we review the ethical and legal implications for our schools and students, focusing on keeping kids safe in our digital world.

Presider

Dr. Jason Reeves

Asst. Principal, Alma High School

Dr. Jason Reeves just completed his 19th year in education and his 6th as an administrator with the Alma School District, where he was honored to be awarded the 2023 Arkansas Secondary Asst. Principal of the Year. He recently defended his dissertation study focused on technology's... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Robin Finley

CEO, TeachingTIME/TasselTIME

Dr. Robin Finley is beginning her 37th year as an educator in Arkansas. She has been a teacher, coach, athletic director, counselor, building administrator, district administrator, adjunct professor, and Digital Learning Coordinator for DESE. She additionally managed and created social... Read More →

Tuesday July 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Pope (SCC)

Instructional Technology, Breakout #1

Company AASSP

1:20pm CDT

AAA Rules, Regulations and New Laws LIMITED

Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT

Pope (SCC)

Update on AAA Rules

Presider

Brian Kirkendoll

Principal, Alma School District

Alma High School Principal, President-elect of AAEA, NASSP coordinator for the State of Arkansas

Speakers

Lance Taylor

Director, Arkansas Activities Association

Nick Lasker

Steve Roberts

Tuesday July 29, 2025 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Pope (SCC)

Transformational Leadership, Breakout #4

Company AASSP

2:50pm CDT

AAA Rules, Regulations and New Laws (Repeat) LIMITED

Tuesday July 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT

Pope (SCC)

Update on AAA Rules

Speakers

Brian Kirkendoll

Principal, Alma School District

Alma High School Principal, President-elect of AAEA, NASSP coordinator for the State of Arkansas

Lance Taylor

Director, Arkansas Activities Association

Nick Lasker

Steve Roberts

Tuesday July 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Pope (SCC)

Transformational Leadership, Breakout #5

Company AASSP

8:15am CDT

PLCs - Working Through the Process: The good, the bad and everything else LIMITED

Wednesday July 30, 2025 8:15am - 9:15am CDT

Pope (SCC)

Kodie Potter, Charles Nelson, and Julie Morgan will discuss Greene County Tech's journey in implementing PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) from Pre-K through 12th grade and our transformation into a data-driven school district. Over the past three years, we have experienced successes, made necessary adjustments, and learned valuable lessons along the way. We are excited to share our insights, challenges, and the strategies that have shaped our continuous improvement.

Speakers