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Kane County Institute Day 2025 - Q Center 

Thank you for attending Kane County Institute Day 2025; we hope you enjoyed your sessions!
+ Please take the time to offer your presenters feedback using the "Feedback Survey" linked on SCHED for each of the breakout sessions you attended.
+ For those of you that successfully signed in and signed out, you will be receiving an evaluation with evidence of completion by Friday, March 7th.

We hope to see you next year!

Questions?
Contact Jordan Eggleson at jeggleson@kaneroe.org
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*FEATURED SPEAKER* Just One, "I Believe in You" Can Change a Kid's Life
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 4
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John’s childhood was one of extreme adversity. Growing up surrounded by drugs and violence, facing personal struggles, and being bullied for his differences, he had every reason to give up, but he pushed through thanks to a caring adult. In this speech, he shares how educators and caring adults can make a life-changing impact in the life of a kid.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Why educating the WHOLE CHILD matters
  • How to integrate practical, relational tools
  • How to connect with empathy
Speakers
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Dr. John Gaines

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Dr. John “Push” Gaines is a former at-risk kid turned CEO/Founder of nonprofit PUSH for Dreams, a Best-selling author, renowned speaker, leadership consultant, and mentorship advocate. His message of pushing through adversity and defying the odds has transformed classrooms, school... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CST
Fox River Ballroom - Section 4
  *FEATURED SPEAKER*

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