2008 Annual NAEOP Conference
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Wayne Beatty
Director of Student Support Services

Wayne Beatty currently serves as the Director of Student Support Services for the Natrona County School District in Casper, Wyoming. Wayne holds a Master's Degree in School Administration from Western New Mexico University and has done extensive advanced course work through the University of Wyoming.

As Director of Student Support Services, Wayne works with local law enforcement, county emergency management and other community agencies around crisis management, and school safety programming in general. Interpreting policy, case managing all students involved in major incidents and assisting district principals with disciplinary decisions is also part of his duties. Wayne has been a certified CPI Instructor (Crisis Prevention Institute) since 1996.

CPI ~~ Crisis Prevention Institute Training

Crisis in school is becoming all too common across the country. Is that a true statement or is media just more involved than ever? What are teachers expected to do? What part do secretaries, teaching assistants, and others in the school buildings play in keeping environments safe?

You Will Learn:

• How to identify behaviors that could lead to a crisis.
• How to most effectively respond to each behavior to prevent the situation from escalating.
• How to use verbal and nonverbal techniques to defuse hostile behavior and resolve a crisis before it becomes violent.
• How to cope with your own fear and anxiety.
• How to use CPI's Principles of Personal Safety to avoid injury if behavior becomes physical.

IC-M01 & IC-T01
John & Betty Stewart
Consultants

John Stewart, Ed.D., a 32-year veteran educator, has become nationally recognized for his work in professional negotiations and collaborative problem solving. Working in many school districts across the country, he is considered an expert in relationship building and communication. John is a three-time graduate of the University of Kansas completing a Doctorial Degree in 1978. During his K-12 experience, John was an elementary teacher, an elementary principal, and a central office administrator. He currently works as a consultant and as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Northern Colorado.

Betty Stewart, Ed.D., a 23-year veteran educator, has a K-12 teaching background, as well as university teaching, coaching, and administrative experience. She has also worked in various business capacities including public relations. Her expertise lies in adult learning and literacy education. Recently retired as a reading specialist, she now works as a consultant and as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Northern Colorado.

IC-M01
Trust Matters

In this workshop you will learn the value of trust-improved results (efficiency, achievements, etc.); learn to apply personal qualities that help others trust you; learn and apply processes that build trust between individuals and within groups, communities, organizations; understand how trust is lost; and learn and practice strategies for rebuilding lost trust.

IC-T01
Building Healthy Work Teams

In this workshop you will cover understanding toxic teams/organizations through role-playing in the toxic organization; perpetuating the Addictions Cycle and Breaking the Addictive Cycle. We will then move onto building healthy teams/organizations by learning how to communicate effectively; resolving conflicts; creating positive relationships, and projecting a positive image.

IC-M02
The College Student: A Multicultural Perspective
Julie Laib, M.S., Counselor Education, CAP
Carol Tarantola, M.A., Communication

Julie has been a part-time and full-time student on and off since 1995. She has always worked full-time as well as other part-time jobs while obtaining her education. She has an associate degree in business office technology, an associate degree in addictionology, and a bachelor degree in communication. She is currently employed at Cedar Mountain Center in Cody, WY, as an outpatient counselor working with clients dealing with chemical substance abuse issues.

Carol has been teaching for 32 years at the University of Wyoming, Marylhurst College, Casper College, and is currently an instructor at the University of Wyoming on the Casper College Campus (UW/CC) in Casper, WY. She was also a partner in the Wyoming Communication Consulting group. Carol has received the Hollon Award for Teaching Excellence at the University of Wyoming. For six years in a row, she was nominated by students and received the national award of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.

Question: Who is attending college and what are their needs in the 21st century? Community colleges in the United States enroll over 2.5 million adult students, defined as those age 25 and older, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. In 1997, nearly one-third of community college students were age 30 or older; 46 percent were age 25 or older (Phillippe, 2000). Attracting the enrollment of non-traditional students is only the first step in helping them achieve their educational goals. This workshop will address the characteristics and multicultural needs of non-traditional students including cultural, gender, learning aptitude, and socio-economic differences. We will discuss widely accepted principles of good practice when working with non-traditional students as well as needs of the traditional student, a generation Y perspective.

IC-M03 & IC-M05
IC-T03 & IC-T05
G. Timothy Marte
Consultant

A gregarious, sought-after, and prominent keynote speaker, performance improvement consultant, and trainer, G. Timothy Marte is universally characterized by friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, motivating, and compassionate men in business today. He has spent over 10 years helping individuals and organizations not only realize their full potential, but also reach their full potential.

IC-M03
THE HUMOR CLINIC

In this high-energy, emotional rollercoaster, and fun (GASP!) workshop you will explore and understand the power and value of developing a humor perspective. You will NOT want to miss this motivational and hysterical experience.

IC-M05
THE POWER OF POSITIVE ACTION

This interactive and motivational workshop will teach you the Top Ten Tips for Success. If you want to make ANY change in your life, this experience will provide powerful tools that will propel you forward with happiness, health, vitality, enhanced relationships, and more control over your destiny.

IC-T03
INFLUENTIAL INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

You will walk away from this skill-packed workshop with solid and proven strategies for building rapport & showing true understanding, getting yourself heard & your point across, dealing with difficult people & conflict, and ultimately an ability to effectively deal with life’s problems. This workshop proves to be fast-paced, full of energy, common-sense skills, interactive, and loads of fun.

IC-T05
THE SUCCESS GUIDE TO LIFE MANAGEMENT

You will explore life strategies—success-based strategies that will aid you in everyday life—from proven time and stress management techniques, to journaling, goal setting, self-motivation, follow-through, change strategies, and a road to assist you in achieving the dreams you have for yourself, family, and career. Be prepared to stretch your mind, have fun, interact with your colleagues, share your success tips, and walk away with renewed energy.

IC-M04
I Don’t Want To Go Through Puberty Again!
Ruth M. Putnam, CEOE, Administrative Specialist
Wendy R. Mayberry, Secretary to Curriculum & Instruction

Wendy is the mother of three teenage children and has been married 20 years to her high school sweetheart. She is a member of the Crisis Management Team, Equipment Replacement Committee, and Compact Issues Committee for NCSD #1. She assisted in facilitating modules of the three-credit Gold Star Course for Classified staff at NCSD #1. Wendy is a member of the NCAESS, WAEOP, NAEOP, and CAEOP and is this year’s Parliamentarian for NCAESS. She is the President-Elect for the State of Wyoming Association of Educational Office Professionals for the 2007-2008 year. Going to the NAEOP conference in Seattle and on the Alaskan Cruise was the highlight of her year.

Ruth has worked in the education setting for over 30 years. She taught K-12 physical education classes, high school business classes, and keyboarding classes for Western Wyoming B.O.C.E.S. Ruth believes in professional development and has presented workshops in Greeley, CO; Boston, MA; Port Edwards, WI; Casper, Laramie, and Shoshoni, WY; Bend, and Portland, OR; Lincoln, NE; Tucson, AZ; and Brooklyn, NY. She is an educational office professional 3-D member. She joined her local association (NCAESS) in 1996 and served as parliamentarian for eight of those years. She also served two years as Wyoming State Secretary and in 2005-06 was Wyoming State President. She is also a member of the Colorado AEOP. Ruth joined NAEOP in 1997, and received her CEOE in 2004.

Do you always act like an adult or do you sometimes fall back into child-like shenanigans just to get your way? Do you remember everything you learned in Kindergarten? Rekindle those memories and apply it to your everyday life …

Join us in this interactive, fun-filled adventure, and reawaken those simple rules you learned as a child and how they pertain to your day-to-day routine as an adult.

IC-T02 & IC-T04
How to get what you want and not go up in flames!
Dr. Anne LaPlante
Director of Organizational Development

During Anne’s 29 years of educational experience in Wyoming, she has been a teacher and special educator; an elementary and middle-level principal; and director of special education. Anne currently supports the work of the Instructional Facilitator program and serves as grant manager for NCSD’s Title IIA and Title IID programs. She also teaches classes on resume writing and interviewing skills. Anne is a trainer, facilitator, and consultant for interest-based decision making and negotiations. Anne was the 2004 NAEOP Educational Administrator of the Year and is most proud of being married to her wonderful husband, Dave, for 29 years, their children, and her three absolutely gorgeous grandchildren.

IC-T02
How to get what you want and not go up in flames!

After taking this workshop you will be able to:

• Identify situations when using influence is important.
• Measure behaviors you use when attempting to influence others.
• Become familiar with the four influence styles.
• Identify your areas of strength and areas for growth.
• Apply newly learned skills.
• Get what you need without feeling guilty or being perceived as controlling or competitive.

IC-T04
How To Get Your Supervisor To Support—And Fund—Your Professional Development!

• Identify the benefits of your professional development for:
  • You
  • Your Supervisor
  • Your organization
• Identify the costs of your professional development to:
  • You
  • Your Supervisor
  • Your organization
• Identify barriers and challenges that you may encounter.
• Identify effective strategies to gain approval for your request.
• Practice “selling” your request to your supervisor.