General Session Speakers at the 2012 Annual Meeting

Opening Keynote—Leading a Culture of Innovation 

Described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation, and a celebrated educator known for his work in leading a school on the brink of closure to becoming one of the most innovative in the world, Richard Gerver will share his unique insights on how leadership and innovation will serve children's education needs in the global 21st century world.

An internationally recognized speaker and author of the global best-selling book Creating Tomorrow's Schools Today, Gerver's expertise has helped to shape the education policy of governments around the world and has helped some of the world’s largest organizations understand the visioning needed to overcome the emotional uncertainty caused by the current economic crisis.  

Richard Gerver

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Closing Keynote

Leadership expert Tom Flick has garnered a reputation as an authority on leadership, helping a "who's-who" list of clients that includes Microsoft, Starbucks, and the Pentagon develop leaders, lead change effectively, and increase teamwork, communication, and performance skills.

Flick draws on his leadership experience as a former NFL quarterback and his extensive work in corporate America to provide actionable solutions that allow people to become peak performers both personally and professionally.

He began his speaking career in education and has spoken to a broad range of districts and schools where his exceptional ability to communicate clear business solutions with humor, wit, and razor-sharp insight makes him an in-demand speaker.

Tom Flick