Tuesday, February 13, 2024
7:30am - 8:00am | Breakfast & Registration
8:00am - 8:15am | Welcome
8:15am - 9:15am | Keynote Session
Unlocking Synergies
In this dynamic first session Shannon will explore the power of collaboration and mutual support in partnerships. Discover how to build strong and effective partnerships, whether in business, personal relationships or creative endeavors. Learn the art of honest accountable communication and shared decision-making. Gain insights into fostering trust, leveraging strengths and achieving common goals. An interactive session in unlocking the power and potential of strong partnerships and creating honest purposeful relationships.
Key Area:
Communications & Marketing
Speaker:
Shannon Solomon, Chief Executive Officer | Co-Founder, Solomon Wisdom
9:25am - 10:25am | Education Sessions
SNF LEAD to Succeed™ - The Power of Emotional Intelligence
Leading with empathy and high emotional intelligence can help grow leadership skills and relationships within a team. This 1-hour training explores emotional intelligence and how it impacts and informs leadership abilities. Learn to respond to conflict by following the four domains of emotional intelligence. Participants will complete assessments and receive tools to incorporate emotional intelligence into leadership practices.
Key Area:
Administration
Speaker:
Sandra Voss, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Arlington Heights SD 25
Fiscal Management for School Nutrition Programs
As the price of goods rises, how can you manage costs to keep your program financially stable without sacrificing the quality of food or eliminating positions? Join this panel of Directors to gain insights and generate ideas for a successful school nutrition program.
Key Area:
Administration
Speakers:
Stefanie Giannini, Director of Food & Nutrition Services, Marquardt SD 15
Stacy Lenihan, Director, Glenview CCSD 34
Beth MacKenna, Director, Rock Island-Milan SD 41
Jill Mosher, Director of Nutrition Services, Harlem USD 122
10:25am - 12:25pm | Exhibit Hall
12:25pm - 1:15pm | Lunch
1:20pm - 2:20pm | Educational Sessions
SNF LEAD to Succeed™ - The Power of Emotional Intelligence
Leading with empathy and high emotional intelligence can help grow leadership skills and relationships within a team. This 1-hour training explores emotional intelligence and how it impacts and informs leadership abilities. Learn to respond to conflict by following the four domains of emotional intelligence. Participants will complete assessments and receive tools to incorporate emotional intelligence into leadership practices.
Key Area:
Administration
Speaker:
Sandra Voss, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Arlington Heights SD 25
Fiscal Management for School Nutrition Programs
As the price of goods rises, how can you manage costs to keep your program financially stable without sacrificing the quality of food or eliminating positions? Join this panel of Directors to gain insights and generate ideas for a successful school nutrition program.
Key Area:
Administration
Speakers:
Stefanie Giannini, Director of Food & Nutrition Services, Marquardt SD 15
Stacy Lenihan, Director, Glenview CCSD 34
Beth MacKenna, Director, Rock Island-Milan SD 41
Jill Mosher, Director of Nutrition Services, Harlem USD 122
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Closing Session
Achieving Success Together
Inclusivity is the long game to success. In this empowering session, we will inspire and equip each other to become leaders in our communities. Shannon will take us on a journey to explore the power of unity, collaboration and collective action in driving positive change. We will dive into the leadership skills of effective problem-solving and decision-making to strengthen your impact. Discover your unique voice and learn to advocate for important causes that affect our students and the future of this country. Join in this session to ignite your passion, amplify your impact and create a better future for all.
Key Area:
Communications & Marketing
Speakers:
Shannon Solomon, Chief Executive Officer | Co-Founder, Solomon Wisdom
3:30pm - 3:45pm | Closing Remarks & Raffle