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Annual Conference

72nd Annual Keynote Speakers

Thursday Keynote:

Joseph Sanfelippo

Lead From Where You Are
Thursday, November 14, 2024: 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.

"I'm just..." It's a phrase we hear all the time. I'm just a teacher, I'm just a director, I'm just an aide, I'm just a custodian... the list is long and is often followed by reasons why something CAN'T happen. Leadership is an action and it starts with you. Leading with INTENTION creates purpose. Leading with CONNECTION creates momentum. Leading with DIRECTION creates collective efficacy. Leading with all three in mind will build your capacity and foster an environment where everyone in your organization has the best opportunity to lead from where they are.

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo recently retired after spending the last 26 years in the building and the final 12 as the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District by the International Center for Leadership in Education twice during that time. Joe is the author of multiple books, including the best-selling Hacking Leadership and Lead From Where You Are. His 1-Minute Walk to Work video series has accrued over 1 Million views. He was selected as 1 of 117 Future Ready Superintendents and 1 of 50 Superintendents as a Personalized Learning Leader by the US Department of Education. Education Dive named Joe their National Superintendent of the Year in 2019.