ESC Region 11 April Professional Development Day 2025: Full Schedule

“Education does not change the world. Education changes people. People change the world."
- Paulo Freire

Below is the daily schedule. We highly encourage everyone to attend the general sessions. You’re welcome to join any breakout session that aligns with your interests; each session will specify its location.

8:30am PDT

Welcome

Monday April 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:45am PDT

Engage A - D

Welcome to the 2025 April Professional Development Day!

Speakers

Hailee Fojtasek

Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, ESC Region 11

Clyde Steelman

Senior Director of Communications and Marketing

Monday April 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:45am PDT
Engage A - D

General Session

8:45am PDT

PPM

Monday April 14, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT

Engage A - D

Speakers

Jim Phillips

Strategic Services Planning Manager, ESC 11

Monday April 14, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Engage A - D

General Session

9:00am PDT

DRIVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

Monday April 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

Engage A - D

What really fuels motivation and peak performance? Spoiler alert—it’s not just money or rewards! In this dynamic session, we’ll dive into Daniel Pink’s *DRIVE* and uncover the surprising science behind what truly inspires people to do their best work. You’ll walk away with powerful, real-world strategies to create a culture where people feel energized, fulfilled, and ready to thrive. Get ready to rethink motivation!

Speakers

Jill Balzer

Administrator Coach, ESC 11

Dr. Jill Balzer received her Bachelor of Science degree from Emporia State University in Secondary Social Studies, Master's from Wichita State University in Curriculum and Instruction, and a doctorate in Educational Administration, from Texas A&M University in College Station. Dr... Read More →

Monday April 14, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Engage A - D

General Session