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Morning Keynote Address
 Laurie Barron
Superintendent, Author, & Speaker
Association for Middle Level Education
Learn More About Laurie's Work


Lunch Keynote Address
Jack Berckemeyer
Author, Speaker, Consultant, & Humorist
Berckemeyer Consulting Group
Learn More About Jack's Work


Afternoon Keynote Address
Rochelle Wilson
Author, Speaker, Consultant, & Advocate
Mrs. Wilson's Classroom, LLC
Learn More About Rochelle's Work



Conference Venue
 Memorial Union
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
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Arizona’s Conference for Middle-Grades Teachers, Counselors, and Admin
Practical Sessions Centered Around Best Practices for All Career Stages

Three Nationally-Recognized Keynote Speakers
Five Topic Strands of Relevant Breakout Sessions
Light Breakfast, Lunch, and Afternoon Snacks Included with Registration
Limited Spots Available - Register Early!

AzAMLE Members
Early-Bird Thru 7/15/25: $125
After 7/15/25: $145

Non-AzAMLE Members
Early-Bird Thru 7/15/25: $145
After 7/15/25: $165
(Includes a Membership!)

2025 Southwest Middle Grades Summit Schedule
Schedule is Tentative and Subject to Change

Registration & Bookstore Open 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Partner Booths Open 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Continental Breakfast & Coffee 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Opening Session with Laurie Barron 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Breakout Session Strands #1 10:30AM - 11:15AM
Explore Partner Booths & Collaborate 11:15AM - 12:15PM
Lunch Party with Jack Berckemeyer 12:15PM - 1:30PM
Breakout Session Strands #2 1:45PM - 2:30PM
Afternoon Snack Bar & Raffle Prizes 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Closing Celebration with Rochelle Wilson2:30PM - 4:00PM

Call For Presenters is Now Open! Primary Presenters Receive a FREE REGISTRATION!

Call for Presenters Information Packet

Call for Presenters Application

Check-out Our Featured Breakout Presenters Below!

Featured Breakout Presenter
Dr. Martinrex Kedziora
President
The National Forum, Schools to Watch


Featured Breakout Presenter
Jeff Gargas
COO & Co-Founder
Teach Better Team


Featured Breakout Presenter
Eboney McKinney
Director of Mathematics and Educational Technology, Arizona Dept. of Education


Featured Breakout Presenter
Dr. Tracy Watkins
Exec. Director of Curriculum & Instruction Laveen School District


Featured Breakout Presenter
Chad Ostrowski
CEO & Co-founder
Teach Better Team


Featured Breakout Presenter
Melissa Hamende
Senior Manager of Academics
The New Teacher Project (TNTP)


Featured Breakout Presenter
Dr. Brandon Frost
Regional Director of Academics
The New Teacher Project (TNTP)


Featured Breakout Presenter
Carmen Orozco
Project Partner
The New Teacher Project (TNTP)


Featured Breakout Presenter
Kat Pastor
Executive Director of School Support
Character Strong


Featured Breakout Presenter
J.D. Williams
Co-Founder, Western Region
Middle School eSports Conference


Featured Breakout Presenter
Tracey Beal
Founder & CEO
School Connect


Featured Breakout Presenter
Kari Schneider
Implementation Leader
Great Minds


Featured Breakout Presenter
Val Angus
Executive Director, Multi-State Programs
AVID


Featured Breakout Presenter
Kortney Zesiger
Assist. Clinical Professor, Health Sciences
Northern Arizona University


Featured Breakout Presenter
Dr. Shannon Guerrero
Professor, Mathematics & Statistics
Northern Arizona University


Featured Breakout Presenter
Theresa Fuller
Associate Clinical Professor, STEM
Northern Arizona University


Featured Breakout Presenter
Erica Bearman
Director of School Partnerships
Catapult Learning


Featured Breakout Presenter
Rachael Gurian
Director of Professional Development
Catapult Learning


Featured Breakout Presenter
Bianca Gasparri
Educator Development Advisor
Breathe for Change


Featured Breakout Presenter
Daniel Crable
Career Readiness Specialist
Pathful



Register Now for the 2025 SW Middle Grades Summit

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Thank you to Mountain America Credit Union for being a proud AzAMLE business partner and supporter of middle-level education in Arizona!

MACU generously sponsors the Arizona Schools to Watch® Program and the Arizona Middle Grades Educator of the Year Program. Thank you!

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