Join Us for the 2025 PROPEL K12 Virtual Summit

Vision 2035 – Rethinking Our Classrooms, Schools, and Districts for the Future

June 24, 2025
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11AM – 3PM EST
FREE for all educators

This year, our summit features (2) dedicated tracks—one for District Leaders and one for Teachers —both designed to address the pressing challenges and opportunities shaping education today. Each track offers tailored sessions on AI and Well-Being.

Featured Speakers

Dr. Maurice R. Swinney

Chief Innovation Officer Chicago Beyond

Dr. Milton J. Perkins, PhD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CF-APMP, CPC

Human Capital Strategist, DE&I Expert, People Analytics & Solutions Architect, Public Speaker, Edutainer

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP

President & Chief Operating Officer
SHRM

DJ Cisco

College Student

University of Texas

Tonya L. Carter, M. Ed., SHRM-SCP

Chief Human Resources Officer, Muscogee County School District in
Columbus, Georgia

Camden Hanzlick-Burton

Director, Learner-Centered Experience
Digital Promise

Laura Darnall

Project Director of Teacher Experiences
Digital Promise

Teresa Lasley

Teacher & Wellness Coach
Instructional Gym LLC

Vera Johnson

Assistant Principal
Desert Hot Springs High School

Kiona Byrd

Graduate Student
Howard University

Event Agenda

Start of the day: 11AM EST
End of the day:  03PM EST

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10:30AM - 11:00AM

DJ Cisco

Main Room DJ

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11:00 - 11:25 AM

Dr. Lucretia Brown

Welcome and Overview of the Summit (Main Room)

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11:30AM - 12:25 PM

 Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.

AI in Education: Shaping the Future Workforce and Innovation

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11:30AM - 12:25 PM

  Camden Hanzlick Burton

Building AI Literacy: A Framework for Empowering K-12 Teachers

Building AI Literacy: A Framework for Empowering K-12 Teachers
1B  (Teachers):  An AI Literacy Framework

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12:30PM - 12:55PM
  Laura Darnall

Implementing AI Literacy: Practical Strategies for K-12 Educators

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12:30PM - 12:55PM

 Tonya L. Carter

Putting AI Literacy into Practice: Strategies for District Leaders

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1:00PM - 1:55PM

 Dr. Maurice Swinney

Prioritizing Leadership Well-Being

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1:00PM - 1:55PM

Teresa Lasley

Supporting K-12 Teachers: Strategies for Mental Health and Well-Being

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2:00PM - 2:25PM

Kiona Byrd

Prioritizing YOU: Quick Strategies for District Leaders to Sustain Their Well-Being

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2:00PM - 2:25PM

Vera Johnson

Summer Wellness: Practical Strategies Teachers Can Implement Now

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2:30PM - 3:00PM

Dr. Lucretia Brown

 Final Remarks/Closing

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2:30PM - 3:00PM

DJ Cisco

 Main Room DJ

TESTIMONIALS

“The summit provided invaluable insights into AI and well-being that I can immediately apply in my school. Truly inspiring!”

D. Johnson

D.C. Public Schools

“Hearing from experts like Dr. Perkins and Johnny Taylor Jr. motivated me to embrace AI literacy in my district.”

B. Lee

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD

“The practical strategies shared for supporting teacher well-being were exactly what I needed to hear. I feel more equipped to support my team.”

F. Martinez

Prince George’s County Public Schools, MD

“This summit connected me with innovative ideas and a community of educators committed to positive change. It was energizing!”

L. Smith

Fairfax County Public Schools, VA

“The sessions on AI literacy led by Camden and Laura opened my eyes to new possibilities for engaging students and preparing them for the future.”

B. Patel

Newark Public Schools, NJ)

“Supporting teacher mental health is so important, and the strategies shared during the summit gave me concrete steps I can take now.”

F. Nguyen

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL

“The summit’s focus on both AI technology and well-being created a balanced approach to education that resonates deeply with me.”

H. Williams

Houston Independent School District, TX

“Participating in this summit helped me see the importance of leadership in creating innovative school environments.”

J. Garcia

Los Angeles Unified School District, CA