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General Sessions

Wednesday, Jan. 23
10 a.m. - noon


James Bradley, author
James Bradley, who was raised in Wisconsin, burst onto the national scene as an author with his New York Times bestseller, Flags of Our Fathers, about six servicemen who raised the flag on Iwo Jima. Clint Eastwood directed a motion picture based on the book, which documents the unique individuals—including Bradley’s father, John—who together achieved an incredible goal and collectively became an iconic symbol of courage and will. Bradley will challenge school leaders to believe they can “do the impossible” and lead their communities.

Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster
Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster has been invited to offer her thoughts as head of Wisconsin ’s education system.

Thursday, Jan. 24
1:30-3:30 pm


Norm Wooten, president
National School Boards Association
Norm Wooten, a school board member from Kodiak, Alaska, was elected the 60th president of the National School Boards Association (NSBA). He has focused his presidency on the critical school board duty to engage communities to help solve some of our most pressing education issues. Wooten believes school boards must discern and apply the wisdom of their communities while recapturing a sense of caring and shared purpose that brings people together.

Governor Jim Doyle
Governor Jim Doyle has been invited to share his vision of public education in Wisconsin and discuss the political landscape.

Friday, Jan. 25
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Hilton Milwaukee City Center


Henry Winkler, actor, director, producer, author

Henry Winkler, best known for his role as “The Fonz” on the hit television show Happy Days, will deliver a special keynote address. Winkler has always been an advocate for children and identifies with those with learning disabilities; he has used his childhood’s learning challenges as a basis of his series of children’s books entitled Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever, which have become bestsellers.

 

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