#OMLA2018 - Getting to the Core of Middle Level Education. The 800+ educators who had the opportunity to attend #OMLA2018 heard strategies, ideas, and practices that brought us back to the core of middle level education. George Couros (@gcouros) lit up the room as the keynote on Thursday pushing the attendees to a more innovative, experimental mindset. Kim Campbell (@KimCamp4Kids), a dynamic presenter, broke out into song and took us on a roller coaster of emotions from laughter to tears and back to laughter with her stories recognizing the importance of building relationships with students and colleagues. As a featured presenter, Jack Berckemeyer (@jberckemeyer) re-energized those in the room by sharing his passion, humor, and expertise for middle level education.
As a member of OMLA, your professional learning, networking, and recognition does not have to stop at the conclusion of the annual conference. Join us each month for an #OhioMLA Twitter chat. Each region also offers at least one regional event each year - visit www.ohiomla.org for a list of upcoming events. There is also “Professional Development” tab at the top of the webpage, there you will find links to videos and articles covering a variety of important topics.
We have already started planning #OMLA2019. Join us at the Hilton Columbus Easton November 7-8, 2019 along with keynotes Todd Whitaker (@ToddWhitaker) and Dave Burgess (@burgessdave) and featured presenter Jack Berckemeyer (@jberckemeyer). Presentation proposals are currently being accepted for break-out sessions. If you have presented in the past, I encourage you to again consider submitting a proposal. If you have not presented in the past, please consider submitting a proposal. There are so many awesome programs and practices occurring in middle level classrooms and schools across the state, that many times the knowledge and information shared in these sessions can be implemented in your classroom or school on the following Monday. To nominate a parent, student, colleague, team, support staff, or practice for one of our awards or apply for a mini-grant - visit www.ohiomla.org and click on the “Grants and Awards” tab for more information.
I look forward to seeing you all in Columbus November 7-8, 2019!
Nicki Bertke
President, OMLA
