Join Us for the 2025 PROPEL K12 Virtual Summit
Vision 2035 – Rethinking Our Classrooms, Schools, and Districts for the Future
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
Dr. Milton J. Perkins, PhD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CF-APMP, CPC
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP
DJ Cisco
Tonya L. Carter, M. Ed., SHRM-SCP
Camden Hanzlick-Burton
Laura Darnall
Teresa Lasley
Vera Johnson
Kiona Byrd
Event Agenda
Start of the day: 11AM EST
End of the day: 03PM EST
10:30AM – 11:00AM
DJ Cisco
Main Room DJ
11:00 – 11:25 AM
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Welcome and Overview of the Summit (Main Room)
11:30AM – 12:25 PM
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
AI in Education: Shaping the Future Workforce and Innovation
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
12:30PM – 12:55PM
Implementing AI Literacy: Practical Strategies for K-12 Educators
12:30PM – 12:55PM
Tonya L. Carter
Putting AI Literacy into Practice: Strategies for District Leaders
1:00PM – 1:55PM
Dr. Maurice Swinney
Prioritizing Leadership Well-Being
1:00PM – 1:55PM
Teresa Lasley
Supporting K-12 Teachers: Strategies for Mental Health and Well-Being
2:00PM – 2:25PM
Kiona Byrd
Prioritizing YOU: Quick Strategies for District Leaders to Sustain Their Well-Being
2:00PM – 2:25PM
Vera Johnson
Summer Wellness: Practical Strategies Teachers Can Implement Now
2:30PM – 3:00PM
Dr. Lucretia Brown
Final Remarks/Closing
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!”
“Hearing from experts like Dr. Perkins and Johnny Taylor Jr. motivated me to embrace AI literacy in my district.”
“The practical strategies shared for supporting teacher well-being were exactly what I needed to hear. I feel more equipped to support my team.”
“This summit connected me with innovative ideas and a community of educators committed to positive change. It was energizing!”
“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.”
“Supporting teacher mental health is so important, and the strategies shared during the summit gave me concrete steps I can take now.”
“The summit’s focus on both AI technology and well-being created a balanced approach to education that resonates deeply with me.”
“Participating in this summit helped me see the importance of leadership in creating innovative school environments.”