Aledo ISD Empower 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to Aledo ISD’s Professional Learning Academy Empower 2025!

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8:30am CDT

Keynote with Jack Berckemeyer - Optimism and Opportunity LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT

Inspiring, humorous and applicable to all in attendance. Choosing optimism—even in the face of tough challenges—helps restore the healthy interactions and positive relationships necessary for enacting real school change. Hear how teachers and school leaders can rekindle their individual and collective enthusiasm for a profession that has been progressively inundated with negativity. Be prepared to learn, to laugh, and to leave with a renewed sense of purpose. This is a fact-based, positive approach to “taking back our profession.” Research-based strategies, practical examples, and thought-provoking scenarios will be included.

Speakers

Jack Berckemeyer

Owner, Berckemeyer Consulting Group

A nationally recognized presenter, author, and humorist, Jack Berckemeyer began his career as a middle school teacher in Denver, Colorado. After only two years, he was recognized as the outstanding educator at his school and in his district. Then in 2003, Jack received the Outstanding... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
Cafetorium

Wellness

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, Administrators, PreK-2nd
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, FLEX

10:15am CDT

From Movement to Meaning LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

A104

This session is designed to help encourage classroom teachers to incorporate movement in their classroom to build meaning for their students. This session could also be helpful for specials teachers (PE, Music, Art, etc…) on incorporating Gen. Ed. classroom curriculum into their classes as well.

Speakers

Crystal Mehrhoff

Mimi Tarnowieckyi

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
A104

Wellness

Audience 3rd-5th, PreK-2nd
Subject Classroom Management
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, ESL, FLEX, GT

10:15am CDT

Leading From the Heart LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

A103

This session will guide educators on 3 main points to keep an engaging lesson, how to inspire critical thinking, and how to connect to all students, or staff in the case of administrators.

Speakers

Giselle Noack

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
A103

Wellness

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, PreK-2nd
Subject Classroom Management
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, FLEX, GT

10:15am CDT

Level Up! Get More From Your Game LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT

A107

In this wellness session, we will explore practical strategies to boost resilience, recharge energy, and power-up overall wellbeing—so you feel “super” ready to take on the next school year.

Speakers

Amber Wheeler

RLA Instructional Specialist, Aledo ISD

Thursday May 29, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
A107

Wellness

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, PreK-2nd
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, FLEX

1:00pm CDT

Time Well Spent: Streamlining Your Day with Smart Strategies and Student Support LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

B104

From grading papers to planning lessons and answering emails—teachers wear a lot of hats. In this energizing session, we’ll explore realistic, teacher-tested strategies to help you manage your time without burning out. Learn how to prioritize what matters most, streamline your workflow, and set boundaries that protect your energy. Walk away with tools and tips you can apply right away to bring more balance, focus, and peace to your day.

Speakers

Michelle Yates

Science Curriculum Coordinator, Aledo ISD

Hi my name is Michelle Yates I have been in education for 30 years. I am currently the Science Curriculum Coordinator at Aledo ISD. I love science and love learning new things. Throughout my career, I have taught littles from prekindergarten all the way through Seniors in high school... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
B104

Wellness

Audience 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th
Subject Time Management
Credit 1.5hr, CPE, FLEX

2:45pm CDT

Taking care of YOU! LIMITED

Thursday May 29, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT

Lecture Hall

Prioritize your well-being in this empowering session focused on practical wellness strategies, meaningful self-care, and effective ways to set boundaries for a healthier work-life balance. Walk away with tools to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Speakers