WACA 2025: Full Schedule

3:00pm PDT

Area 3 Meeting

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

200

Countdown - building culture and community in the area, networking, preview the conference.

Speakers

Rebecca LaMont

Area 3 Rep, Glacier Middle School

Full time MS Leadership Teacher and ASB AdvisorBeen doing this for a while.Working hard to plan meaningful activities to build culture in this space, in such a strange time in education.I love this conference and being surrounded by like minded people. (Truthfully, my motivation level... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
200

Area Networking, Culture Building, Professional Growth

5:00pm PDT

Job-alike Session-Middle Level ASB/Activities w/Leadership Class

Wednesday March 12, 2025 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT

200

This is an opportunity to network, connect, and have conversations with people in similar roles.
This is a two-part session, meaning you will meet with this same group twice during the conference.
-Wednesday 5-5:45 pm
-Friday 10:50-11:30 am

Speakers

Kari Bradley

Secretary, Ballou Junior High School

I teach 8th grade English and the Leadership class at Ballou Junior High in Area 3/Pierce County and am in my 22nd year of teaching, 20 of which included a leadership class or leadership advisory. I am a Teacher Counselor at Camp Columbia Middle Level Summer Leadership Camp at Camp... Read More →

Rebecca LaMont

Area 3 Rep, Glacier Middle School

Wednesday March 12, 2025 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
200

Networking, Culture Building, Professional Growth, Project Management

8:45am PDT

Area 3 Meeting

Thursday March 13, 2025 8:45am - 9:30am PDT

200

Launch - Professional Growth, building our collective knowledge

Speakers

Rebecca LaMont

Area 3 Rep, Glacier Middle School

Thursday March 13, 2025 8:45am - 9:30am PDT
200

Area Networking, Culture Building, Professional Growth

3:15pm PDT

Session 5-04 Low Burden High Impact Tips from a Veteran

Thursday March 13, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm PDT

200

In this session I will address the following: logistic tips for managing a project based class, increasing staff buy in, creating community in a busy activity based class. So basically, this is a potpourri of ideas that have actually been used and work.

Speakers

Rebecca LaMont

Area 3 Rep, Glacier Middle School

Thursday March 13, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm PDT
200

Professional Development, Culture Building, Professional Growth, Project Management

4:15pm PDT

Session 6-02 Middle School Launch

Thursday March 13, 2025 4:15pm - 5:05pm PDT

200

Middle School Launch, an exciting new class, debuted at Selah Middle School in the fall of 2024. Over 300 sixth graders participated in this dynamic six-week program within the first 12 weeks of the school year. Designed to set students up for success, Middle School Launch equips them with essential skills for thriving in middle school—and beyond. Let’s explore how this innovative program is helping students build a strong foundation for academic achievement and personal growth, ensuring a great start to their middle school journey.

Speakers

Susie Bennett

Leadership Teacher, Selah Middle School

Susie Bennett cultivates culture in all areas of her life. From teaching leadership and growth mindset at Selah Middle School to facilitating student mentors, culture is the foundation of her work. Additionally, Susie serves as the Selah School District Culture Coordinator. The focus... Read More →