2021 SAES VIRTUAL
BIENNIAL CONFERENCE AGENDA
OCTOBER 21-22, 2021
Thursday, October 21st
12:30 pm - Platform Opens - Meet the Sponsors/Networking
1:00 pm - General Session, Opening Liturgy
1:30 - 3:45 pm - Breakout sessions (Click here for session descriptions)
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Deep Dive: The Power of Re-thinking in Schools (2 hours)
Presenters: Rob Devlin, HOS St. George Episcopal, San Antonio
Garhett Wagers, HOS St. Mark's Episcopal, Houston
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Planned Possibilities: Fostering Creativity and Curiosity through
Meaningful, Integrated, and Connected Curriculum
Presenter: Rachel Daigre, Director of Learning Innovation
Knock Knock Children’s Museum, Baton Rouge, LA
Instructional Differentiation in Lower School
Presenter: Samira Ibeawuchi, 2nd Grade Teacher
St. Thomas the Apostle, Houston
Episcopal Identity: A Quantum Leap From the Basics!
Rev. Boo Kay, Bishop Nolan Episcopal, Lake Charles, LA
Leading Through Turbulent Times
Ed Hollinger, Consultant at The Hollinger Group
2:30 - 2:45 pm - Sponsors/Networking
2:45-3:45 pm
The Work of the Young People in Preschool and Lower School Chapel
Jill Walters, Lower School Chaplain
All Saints Episcopal, Fort Worth
Supporting Student Well-being by Prioritizing Educators'
Social-Emotional Health
Andrea Jenkins
The Social Institute
Panel Discussion on Rebuilding Community and Connection
Netra Fitzgerald, HOS St. Michael's Episcopal, Dallas
Jennifer Morgan, HOS Trinity Episcopal, Austin
Bridget Henderson, HOS St. James Episcopal, Baton Rouge
Understanding and supporting grieving students
Bo's Place Bereavement Center, Houston
3:45 - 4:00 pm - General Session, Closing Liturgy
Friday, October 22nd
8:00 am - Platform Opens - Sponsors/Networking
8:30 - 9:00 am - General Session, Opening Liturgy and Introduction of New SAES Executive Director
9:00 -10 am
Keynote Speaker
David Epstein
New York Times Best Selling Author of
"Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World"
10:00 - 10:15 am - Break - Sponsors/Networking
10:15 - 11:15 am
Keynote Speaker
Yvonne Adams
Director of Equity and Inclusion
St. Stephen's Episcopal School, Austin
11:15 - 11:30 am Break - Sponsors/Networking
11:30 - 12:00 pm
Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks
We are proud to offer schools discounted bundled registration fees. Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and every registration includes 30 days of on-demand conference programming. Registration fees are below:
1 Seat - $325
3 Seats - $800 (18% Discount)
5 Seats - $1300 (20% Discount)
10 Seats - $2,500 (23% Discount)
15 Seats - $3,500 (28% Discount)
Campus License (Unlimited) - $4,000
Contact Pat Blevins at pblevins@swaes.org for more questions on fees!