Former Keynote Speakers

 
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2020 Keynote Speaker

Gregory J. Benner, Ph.D

Helen and Pat O’Sullivan Professor, University of Alabama

Dr. Benner has a knack for grassroots collective impact—getting whole communities including families, child welfare, mental health, and schools on the same page to meet needs of the whole child. In February 2018, he received the Presidents’ Award from the Northwest PBIS Network for his outstanding leadership of social and emotional learning and PBIS. He is co-founder of the Tacoma Whole Child Initiative and led implementation efforts for the six years of this transformative effort. He also served as Professor and Executive Director of the Center for Strong Schools at the University of Washington – Tacoma.

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Testimonials

It was a great experience collaborating with other professionals in the field to better our teaching environments. It was well worth my time, and I would highly recommend the conference.

P. MCKEE
BET-C Attendee

This conference was a class act! It was a nice mix of options, was well organized, and had a fabulous keynote speaker. Well worth my time and money!

DEBBIE VOLL
Community College Faculty

The keynote was excellent. If a school is looking into implementing PBIS, BET-C is a great way to get started!

LEILANI SCOTT
BET-C Attendee

I hit the jackpot.  Every session I went to was very valuable.  I am usually very critical after 26 years in the profession, but this was superb.

MARCI MORRISON
BET-C Attendee

BET-C has a very positive atmosphere where you can network with others who are actively improving education. There is a great selection of breakout workshops, great food and lots of motivation.  You will be glad you went.

MILINDA CRAWFORD
BET-C Attendee

Great all the way around.  Fantastic keynote speaker, positive and knowledgable.  Great vendors and outstanding options for breakout sessions!  Really useful and practical information!

MARY FRITZ
BET-C Attendee

Meet our former presenters

  • Ashley Grant

    Assistant Principal
    Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy

  • Birgit Lurie, MSEd, NCSP, BCBA, LBA

    Professional Learning Facilitator
    KOI Education

  • Brett Humphrey, MEd

    Principal
    Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy, Laveen School District

  • Candice Blakely Stump

    Principal
    Coyote Springs Elementary School

  • Chris Balow, PhD & MEd

    Chief Academic Officer
    SchoolMint

  • Daniel Farrell, Psy.D.

    School Psychologist
    Buffalo Public Schools

  • Danielle Brown

    Professional Learning Director
    Arizona K12 Center

  • Dawn Baumgartner, LCSW, NMT-C

    Phoenix Elementary School District Social Worker
    KOI Trauma Specialist

  • Dr. Adama Sallu, Ed.D

    Director of Equity and Inclusion
    Chandler Unified School District

  • Dr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz

    Associate Professor
    School of Social Work at Arizona State University

  • Dr. Jeff McGee, Ed.D

    CEO
    Cross-Cultural Dynamics, LLC

  • Erica Maxwell

    Associate Superintendent of Equity
    Diversity and Inclusion
    Arizona Department of Education

  • Erin Lebish

    Assistant Principal
    Estrella Foothills Global Academy
    Laveen School District

  • Gregory J. Benner, Ph.D.

    Professor of Special Education and Implementation Science
    University of Alabama

  • Joe Roselle, MEd. Curriculum, MEd Educational Leadership, Ph.D. Education

    Community Engagement Coordinator
    Laveen School District

  • Jon Bowen, M.A., NCSP, BCBA

    District SEL Specialist
    Paradise Valley Unified School District

  • Karla Phillips, B.A, M.P.A

    Senior Director
    Policy, KnowledgeWorks

  • Kimberly A. Peaslee, B.S.Ed., M.A.Ed.

    Professional Learning Facilitator & Special Education Consultant
    President Arizona Council for Exceptional Children

  • Laura Anderson, PsyS

    School Psychologist
    KOI Education

  • Lesley Johnsen, DAc, LAc

    mindfulLIFE acupuncture

  • Lisa Montez Stockstad

    Parent

  • Marianne Fillhouer, M.A., Ed.S.

    ASU Senior Program Coordinator
    NAU Assistant Professor

  • Melanie Bailey

    SLD/Inclusion Specialist
    Irving Elementary

  • Penny Briney

    Principal Coach
    Mesa Public Schools

  • Sandy Juniper, M.Ed.

    Professional Learning Facilitator
    KOI Education

  • Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, PhD

    Associate Professor
    Arizona State University

  • Veronica Duffield

    Research Assistant
    Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention and Research | School of Social Work