FREE!
September 12, 2025   |   Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL   |   9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Lunch courtesy of Grand Canyon University  |   Funded by ISBE SEL Hub #5   |   Limit 300 people
Danny Brassell
Bringing Joy Back to the Classroom. Educators (teachers, administrators and staff) did not enter education for the pay or daily accolades from society; they are in it because they care about kids. The standardized testing craze and pandemic have terrified students, overwhelmed parents and led many great educators to quit. Come join Danny as he reminds you of your importance as an educator in the every day development of children. He’ll show you how to laugh, sing, dance and play in order to bring the joy back into education.

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philjanuszewski.com/Phil Januszewski
​Bringing Joy Back to the Classroom Educators (teachers, administrators and staff) did not enter education for the pay or daily accolades from society; they are in it because they care about kids. The standardized testing craze and pandemic have terrified students, overwhelmed parents and led many great educators to quit. Come join Danny as he reminds you of your importance as an educator in the every day development of children. He’ll show you how to laugh, sing, dance and play in order to bring the joy back into education.

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John O'Leary
The Power of One:  I spent decades hiding from my story. Now, I travel the world inspiring others to harness the power within theirs. With every keynote, podcast and book, I share my perspective to wake you up from accidental living and invite you to embrace three simple truths: 1) Our life is a sacred, awesome gift, 2) We get to choose our mindset in every situation, no matter how bleak it seems, and 3) Together, we can change the world, starting with our own.  John lives with his wife in St. Louis, MO.

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