Wisconsin Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel

Student Leadership Conference
October 16 - 18, 2009
Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan, WI

Leadership Track (Recommended for 10th Graders)
  • Me? A Leader? (1/2 Day session)
    Presentor 
    Tori Nelson, TRiO Staff, UBMS UW-Green Bay
    Session Description 
    Having good leadership skills is very important in life. . .whether it’s high school life, college life, or work life. You can and should start working on those skills now. But what does it mean to be a leader? How do you know if you have what it takes? John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” This session will give you the tools you need to start being a leader now.
  • What da Funk Are You Thinking? (1/4 Day session)
    Presentor 
    Reggie Nichols, Motivotional Speaker, Fore U Seminars
    Session Description 
    Develop a better sense of respect and tolerance for differences in individuals and groups. Discuss the importance of understanding different points of view, taking responsibility for words and actions and making the right choices when confronting people and situations that are unfamiliar to you.
  • No I in Team! (1/4 Day session)
    Presentor 
    Bev Pleshek, Guidance Counselor, Bonduel High School
    Session Description 
    Bring your lungs filled with air! Work with teammates to build the largest and most unique balloon tower. Discuss how leadership, teamwork, and communication are all key to winning the game of success


Wisconsin Association of
Educational Opportunity Program Personnel