April 18th & 19th, 2024

SWEL 10th Anniversary Symposium Feedback & Takeaways

• 97% rated the event as Excellent (74%) or Good (23%)

• "It was regrounding and inspiring.  I want to bring it back to our staff."

• "Listen to yourself and your why."

• Be intentional about recognizing and encouraging teacher leaders, inviting them to the table.

• "Amplify the voice of our local media."

• "Tap other women on the shoulder for leadership roles, and encourage others (especially male administrators) to do the same."

• Your WHY should align with your WHAT."

• "Alex [Steinman] is one of my new favorite humans.  I LOVED how she approached her keynote as more of an active workshop, giving all participants a chance to grapple with her message in a very personal way."

• "I appreciated that every word out of [Cynthia Bauerly's] mouth was genuine and intentional.  She is one of the first leaders I've heard speaking on equity and justice that truly made me feel like she didn't shift blame or responsibility on one population/label of people, and that felt so empowering and refreshing."

• "I will continue to advocate for women educational leaders across Minnesota!  This conference was SO incredibly inspiring!"