Jackie Stiles is one of the most renowned basketball players in the history of the women's game. From her roots in Claflin, Kansas, she led the country in scoring. Then to Southwest Missouri State University, she rewrote the NCAA women's basketball record books en route to leading the Lady Bears to the 2001 Final Four. Finally, to a professional career in the WNBA, Jackie has inspired and impacted millions.

One of the most prolific scorers in collegiate history, Jackie held the NCAA career scoring record for 16 years while accumulating honors that include the prestigious Wade Trophy and the Honda Awards Player of the Year. She was a three-time NCAA All American and the 4th pick in the WNBA draft in 2001 where she was named WNBA Rookie of the Year. She is a member of the Missouri State, Missouri Valley Conference, Springfield Area, Kansas and National High School Halls of Fame. In 2016 Stiles was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Following her prolific playing career, Stiles moved into the coaching profession with collegiate stints at Loyola Marymount, Missouri State and the University of Oklahoma, before moving into private business.

Jackie Stiles has long been an inspiration to young athletes everywhere who have big dreams. From her legendary workout regimes to her enthusiastic approach to life, Jackie continues to impact people of all ages, in all walks of life.

Dr. Jill Siler served as the Superintendent of Gunter ISD for nearly ten years and now serves as the Deputy Executive Director for Professional Learning for the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA).

Jill has been serving as an educator for 25 years, beginning her career as a high school social studies teacher and coach before she became a campus and district leader. Jill has a passion for impacting others and has been a frequent speaker to teachers and leaders alike.

Jill’s first book, Thrive Through the Five, was released in 2020, and focuses on how to thrive through the most challenging seasons.

These past few years have brought about some of the most challenging work in education – whether in leading through shifting and complex information or in teaching in a multitude of ever-changing learning environments. While the work we do as teachers and leaders is incredible, it is not without cost. Dr. Jill Siler, former superintendent and author of Thrive Through the Five: Practical Truths to Powerfully Lead through Challenging Times will share strategies to not just survive difficult seasons, but to truly thrive!

8:30 a.m. - Registration Opens/Visit Vendors

9:30 a.m. - Pre-Conference Sessions

10:30 a.m. - Welcome & Opening Keynote Jackie Stiles

11:30 a.m. - Lunch & Conference Overview

12:30 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

1:15 p.m. - Visit Vendors

1:45 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

2:45 p.m. - Visit Vendors

3:15 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

4:30 p.m. - Happy Hour & Networking

8:00 a.m. - Day 2 Welcome

8:30 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

9:45 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

11:00 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

12:00 p.m. - Lunch

12:45 p.m. - Closing Keynote Dr. Jill Siler

1:45 p.m. - Closing Reflections, Remarks, & Give-Aways