Nuts and Bolts Symposiums proudly presents
June 15, 2026
What This Day Tackles
- Navigating AI in education
- Improving teacher retention & recruitment
- Addressing student anxiety & digital overload
- Supporting struggling students
- Combating apathy & disengagement
Leadership today is complex.
The challenges are real, the pressure is constant, and the playbook keeps changing.
This one-day Never Boring leadership workshop is designed for leaders who want honest conversation, practical guidance, and strategies that hold up in real schools—not theory, not trends, and not silver bullets.
What Makes Ready to Lead Different
Leadership in today’s schools is tougher than ever, and Ready to Lead isn’t just another workshop—it’s a reality check and a reset. This day is built for school leaders who want to think clearly, lead confidently, and make decisions that support both people and performance.
- Throughout the day, principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, counselors, deans, and leadership teams will engage in:
Real conversations about today’s toughest leadership challenges - Practical strategies that work with real staff, real students, and real constraints
- Clear guidance for leading through uncertainty, change, and competing demands
Learn From Leaders Who “Get It”
This year’s Ready to Lead workshop features nationally recognized speakers Jack Berckemeyer, Kim Campbell, and Dedra Stafford, along with current school leaders who bring real-world perspective to the conversation.
Together, they offer:
- No-nonsense leadership strategies
- Honest insight into what’s working (and what’s not)
- Tools you can adapt immediately in your school or district
This is leadership learning grounded in experience—not hypotheticals.
Who This Workshop Is For
- Principals & assistant principals
- Instructional coaches & school deans
- Counselors & student support leaders
- Aspiring leaders and leadership teams
What’s the Schedule?
Monday – June 15, 2026
| 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Registration & Light Breakfast |
| 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Welcome Opening |
| 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Learning Block 1 |
| 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Learning Block 2 |
| 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch & Networking |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Whole Group |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Closing |
Where is it?
Beautiful Cabot, Arkansas. Cabot Public Schools is proudly hosting this event.
What’s the cost?
Ready to Lead – June 15
$399
Or attend both Ready to Lead + Student Engagement for $369 total — best value, hands down
How Do I Sign Up?
Meet our Leadership Team – Stillwater, Oklahoma:
Paul Destino
Amy Jordan
