"Creating and Activating Hope"

Leading with the belief that ALL kids/youth are capable of success, No Exceptions!, attendees will have the opportunity to explore what science is learning about HOPE and expand their understanding regarding key strategies for creating and activating hope. 

Pinal County MASTERS Seminar           

Program Outline

Subject to Change

March 28, 2025 

8:00 AM                                Registration Opens

8:30 – 8:45 AM                   Welcome and introductions –Jill Broussard, Pinal County Superintendent of Schools

8:45 – 9:30 AM                   Keynote “The Science and Power of Hope” 

                                                 Rick Miller, Founder, Kids at Hope, Professor of Practice, Arizona State University

9:30-9:40 AM                       Break

An Introduction to the Science of Hope

9:40-10:25 AM                   Module I Seminar – Creating and Activating Hope Pt. I

                                                Dr. Ibi Haghighat, Former Principal & Superintendent of Schools and Founder Leadership Boost; 

                                                Julie Niven, Principal & Treasure Hunter, Pinal County Youth Justice Center 

                                               Hope School and Esperanza Adult Detention Center

10:25-10:35 AM                 Break

10:35-11:20 AM                 Module I Seminar – Creating and Activating Hope Pt. II

                                               Julie Niven, Dr. Ibi Haghighat

Hosted Lunch & Guest Speaker

11:20-12:30 PM                How Children Thrive

                                               Dr. John Coffey, Associate, Professor, Arizona State University, 

                                              CARE Lab- Child and Adolescent Relationships and Emotions Lab

12:30 – 12:40 PM             Break

12:40 - 1:30 PM               Creating a Kids at Hope Culture 

                                              Denise Rogers, Superintendent, Toltec Elementary School District

                                              Tim Hardy, Chairman, Kids at Hope, Yuma  

Where does "Kids at Hope" fit within all the programs, initiatives, and activities needed to reach children

1:30 - 1:40 PM                 Break

1:40 - 2:30 PM                 From Youth at Risk to Kids at Hope – A Principal’s Story of Success

                                            Jennette Arviso, Principal, Palmcroft Elementary School, Yuma, AZ

Closing Session 

2:30-3:30 PM                 Treasure Hunters Panel – An opportunity to engage practitioners who have

                                            transformed their organization and community culture from risk to hope – 

                                            believing all kids can succeed, No Exceptions!

                                           Introductory Videos: Falls Church City Public Schools & Yuma, Arizona

                                          Panel

                                          Moderator: Rick Miller, Founder, Kids at Hope, Professor of Practice Arizona State University 

                                          Denise Rogers, Superintendent, Toltec Elementary School  District

                                         Tim Hardy, Chairman, Kids at Hope, Yuma

                                         Dr. Ibi Haghighat, Former Principal & Superintendent of Schools and Founder, Leadership Boost

                                         Jennette Arviso, Principal, Palmcroft Elementary School, Yuma, AZ 

3:30                                Adjournment

Thank You

FULL HOPE AHEAD!

Our resources provide valuable tools to enhance your learning experience, including case studies, leadership frameworks, and practical exercises. These materials are designed to help you apply leadership principles effectively and support your continued growth as a leader.

For more information, contact:

Rick Miller

[email protected] 

602 818 1796