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Friday, March 28
 

9:00am PDT

CCCE Team Welcome
Friday March 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Lope Main Stage
Friday March 28, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Opening Sessions/Welcome

9:15am PDT

It Starts With You: Integrating Character Education Into School Cultures and Leadership Practices
Friday March 28, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am PDT
Lope Main Stage
Great schools don’t just teach academics—they shape character. But where does that work begin? It starts with you. During our time together, we’ll explore how leaders, educators, and school communities can embed character education into everyday practices. We hope this session will challenge and inspire you to see character education not as an initiative, but as a way of leading, teaching, and building a school culture where students and staff alike flourish. Walk away with actionable insights to make character a lived reality in your school—and leave ready to shape the future of education. Because it starts with you.
Speakers
avatar for Jolleen Wagner

Jolleen Wagner

Chief Mission & Advancement Officer for the Brilla Schools Network
Jolleen Wagner is the chief mission & advancement officer for the Brilla Schools Network. In her first 2 years at Seton and Brilla, Jolleen was a 2nd-grade teacher and the visionary leader of Brilla’s Character Initiatives approach. In the years following, she became the chief character... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Keynote Speaker

10:45am PDT

Break
Friday March 28, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
Lope Main Stage
Friday March 28, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Short Break

11:00am PDT

Panel
Friday March 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Chris Shirley

Dr. Chris Shirley

Principal of Oak Brook Elementary School
Christopher Shirley currently serves as School Principal at Oak Brook Elementary School in Ballwin, Missouri.  He holds both an Educational Specialist and Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University, as well as a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Elementary... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Ashley Deckelman

Dr. Ashley Deckelman

Principal of Willow Brook Elementary
Ashley R. Deckelman is the Principal of Willow Brook Elementary in the Pattonville School District, St. Louis, MO. With extensive experience in education, she holds a Doctorate in Teacher Leadership from Maryville University and has served as an assistant principal, teacher, and technology... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Panel

12:00pm PDT

Lunch
Friday March 28, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
Friday March 28, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Lunch/Extended Break

1:00pm PDT

Establishing Shared Language as Leaders: Integrating Character Education Into School Cultures and Leadership Practices
Friday March 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
Discover practical strategies for embedding a shared language of virtue and character into school culture and leadership practices while advancing both student development and academic excellence. This session will explore how intentional language can shape mindsets, behaviors, and community engagement, fostering a culture where students, staff, and families work together. Leave with actionable ideas and real-world examples of how to integrate virtues into leadership, professional development, instruction, and daily interactions, creating a cohesive and mission-driven school environment that empowers every member of the community to grow and flourish.
Speakers
avatar for Jolleen Wagner

Jolleen Wagner

Chief Mission & Advancement Officer for the Brilla Schools Network
Jolleen Wagner is the chief mission & advancement officer for the Brilla Schools Network. In her first 2 years at Seton and Brilla, Jolleen was a 2nd-grade teacher and the visionary leader of Brilla’s Character Initiatives approach. In the years following, she became the chief character... Read More →

Friday March 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Parallel Breakouts

2:00pm PDT

Break
Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Short Break

2:15pm PDT

Establishing Shared Language as Leaders: Integrating Character Education Into School Cultures and Leadership Practices
Friday March 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
Discover practical strategies for embedding a shared language of virtue and character into school culture and leadership practices while advancing both student development and academic excellence. This session will explore how intentional language can shape mindsets, behaviors, and community engagement, fostering a culture where students, staff, and families work together. Leave with actionable ideas and real-world examples of how to integrate virtues into leadership, professional development, instruction, and daily interactions, creating a cohesive and mission-driven school environment that empowers every member of the community to grow and flourish.
Speakers
avatar for Jolleen Wagner

Jolleen Wagner

Chief Mission & Advancement Officer for the Brilla Schools Network
Jolleen Wagner is the chief mission & advancement officer for the Brilla Schools Network. In her first 2 years at Seton and Brilla, Jolleen was a 2nd-grade teacher and the visionary leader of Brilla’s Character Initiatives approach. In the years following, she became the chief character... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Parallel Breakouts

3:15pm PDT

Closing Remarks
Friday March 28, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
Friday March 28, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Closing/ End of Day
 
Saturday, March 29
 

9:00am PDT

CCCE Team Welcome
Saturday March 29, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Lope Main Stage
Saturday March 29, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Opening Sessions/Welcome

9:15am PDT

Building Character, Building Futures: Lessons from the Principal's Office
Saturday March 29, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am PDT
Lope Main Stage
This presentation provides a comprehensive guide for educators on creating and sustaining a school with a culture of character.  It covers the definition and recent history of character education, its benefits, and the key principles for effective implementation.  Practical strategies for embedding character education in the curriculum, fostering shared leadership, and engaging the school community are discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. John Lowry

Dr. John Lowry

Director of Personnel and Academic Services at Homewood City School
Dr. Lowry is in his fourth year as Homewood City School’s Director of Personnel and Academic Services. Prior to being in the central office, Dr. Lowry served eight years as principal at Shades Cahaba Elementary in Homewood, Alabama, a three-time National School of Character and... Read More →
Saturday March 29, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Keynote Speaker

10:45am PDT

Break
Saturday March 29, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
Lope Main Stage
Saturday March 29, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Short Break

2:00pm PDT

Break
Saturday March 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
Saturday March 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Short Break

2:15pm PDT

Celebration
Saturday March 29, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
Saturday March 29, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Lunch/Extended Break

3:15pm PDT

Closing Remarks
Saturday March 29, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
Feedback Survey
Saturday March 29, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Lope Main Stage
  Closing/ End of Day
 
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