Educational Forums - Round 1
Thursday, March 26, 3:00pm – 3:45pm
Advisors: Don’t Retreat from a Retreat: Building a Stronger Chapter Through Off-Campus Experiences
Christine Kickels, Shannon Hernandez, and Izzy Hernandez
Transform your semester with a powerful off-campus retreat. Learn simple strategies to boost engagement, strengthen cohesion, and create meaningful preparation, team-building, and connection opportunities.
Room: 308
Building Skills for successful Communication and Conflict Resolution
Michelle Geisert, Aisha Amos, and Yolanda Williams
Unlock stronger relationships by mastering communication and conflict with confidence. Through interactive role-play and practical tools, gain real-world strategies you can use immediately.
Room: 309 – 310
Advisors: Campus Collaboration: PTK chapter partnerships with Honors Programs
Amanda Waterstrat and Kaley Walker
Strengthen your campus by partnering PTK with your college’s honors program. Explore collaborative ideas, share big dreams, and create powerful scholar-leader opportunities together.
Room: 314
Success Mindsets and the Six Bricks Success Cube
Dr. Theresa Paterra
A hands-on personal growth system using LEGO bricks to build 11 essential mindsets and key skills for success in personal, academic, and professional goals.
Room: 315
Better Techniques Lead to Greater Success with Six Sigma
Mary A. James, John Corprew, and Jacque Gray
Discover how Six Sigma’s DMAIC framework drives smarter problem-solving, reduces defects, and fuels continuous improvement through proven, data-driven strategies.
Room: 316
Navigating Your Path to Success: PTK Scholarship Roadmap
Heather Johnson
Interested in PTK Scholarships? Explore scholarship opportunities available through PTK and learn how and when to apply.
Room: 317
Advisors: Preparing Chapter Officers for Leadership Challenges
Sherry R. Boyd, PhD and Rebekah Benavides
Empower chapter officers to lead with confidence. Discover practical strategies for training, mentoring, delegation, communication, and balancing responsibilities while strengthening engagement in PTK programming.
Room: 318
Leadership Legacy Unlocked: PTK Leaders Who Leave Their Mark
Grant J. Warmbein, M.A.
Explore your unique leadership traits, reflect on your PTK journey, and discover how to leave a meaningful, lasting legacy.
Room: 319 – 320
Civic Engagement 101: Your Role in a Thriving Democracy
Rachel Valentine, Jonnathon Hicks, Michelle Myers, and Dillon Phipps
Discover what it means to be civic-minded and community-focused. Learn to advocate, engage locally, and create a practical plan to make meaningful change.
Room: 321
Apply Smarter. Not Harder.
Alejandra Anaya
Your story is your scholarship strategy. Define your Scholarship Persona, showcase your strengths and leadership, and target opportunities aligned with who you are and where you’re going.
Room: 322 – 323
The 7 Cs of Individual Leadership: Building Resilient Leaders in a Changing World
Dr. Jeanette Landin
Great leadership starts within. Explore the 7 Cs of Individual Leadership and learn to lead with adaptability, emotional intelligence, clarity, and confidence.
Room: 324