The National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) is excited to host our 28th Annual Conference on October 19 - 21, 2022.
We will celebrate together with an in-person conference at the
Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel.
We look forward to meeting in-person again to honor the achievements you have made over the past year!
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Our 2022 Keynote Speakers:
Tierica Berry:
Tierica Berry is an award winning author, speaker and CEO of A Woman’s Standard, a youth leadership development organization designed to remove barriers for female student achievement. With heavy emphasis on social emotional learning, character development, and trauma informed care, Tierica has managed to motivate and redirect some of the most troubled youth with her engaging programs.
Her Past clientele includes various types of youth organizations from public school districts, girls programs, charter schools and youth detention centers. Tierica has received national recognition for her creative writing program, curriculum, and highly relevant resources that help with navigating emotions, communication, and critical thinking.
She has authored multiple books for teen girls including Unpacking the Emotional Suitcase - an activity guide for emotional success and Teach a Girl to Fish: Lessons of Responsibility and Accountability for Young Women.
Check out her website: A Woman's Standard
Tierica Berry is an award winning author, speaker and CEO of A Woman’s Standard, a youth leadership development organization designed to remove barriers for female student achievement. With heavy emphasis on social emotional learning, character development, and trauma informed care, Tierica has managed to motivate and redirect some of the most troubled youth with her engaging programs.
Her Past clientele includes various types of youth organizations from public school districts, girls programs, charter schools and youth detention centers. Tierica has received national recognition for her creative writing program, curriculum, and highly relevant resources that help with navigating emotions, communication, and critical thinking.
She has authored multiple books for teen girls including Unpacking the Emotional Suitcase - an activity guide for emotional success and Teach a Girl to Fish: Lessons of Responsibility and Accountability for Young Women.
Check out her website: A Woman's Standard
Dr. Lateshia Woodley:
Dr. Lateshia Woodley was an alternative education student now district administrator that specializes in working with at promise students and turnaround school transformation initiatives. Since 2008, Dr. Woodley has worked as a turnaround leader to help bring about positive changes in some of the lowest performing schools in Georgia and now in Missouri.
While serving as the Principal of McClarin Success Academy, Dr. Woodley led the implementation of a community school model to assist students in overcoming barriers that hinder successful completion of high school graduation requirements. During her tenure McClarin’s graduation rate increased from 19% in 2012 to 75% in 2017. She is the author of three books titled “Why Did You Choose to Get Pregnant”, “Issues of the Heart” and “Transforming Alternative Education,” that details her journey as a student then as an administrator. Through her leadership McClarin was recognized as a 2017 National Model School, 2016 NAEA Exemplary Practices School, and 2016 GAAE Spotlight School.
Read her full bio: HERE
Dr. Lateshia Woodley was an alternative education student now district administrator that specializes in working with at promise students and turnaround school transformation initiatives. Since 2008, Dr. Woodley has worked as a turnaround leader to help bring about positive changes in some of the lowest performing schools in Georgia and now in Missouri.
While serving as the Principal of McClarin Success Academy, Dr. Woodley led the implementation of a community school model to assist students in overcoming barriers that hinder successful completion of high school graduation requirements. During her tenure McClarin’s graduation rate increased from 19% in 2012 to 75% in 2017. She is the author of three books titled “Why Did You Choose to Get Pregnant”, “Issues of the Heart” and “Transforming Alternative Education,” that details her journey as a student then as an administrator. Through her leadership McClarin was recognized as a 2017 National Model School, 2016 NAEA Exemplary Practices School, and 2016 GAAE Spotlight School.
Read her full bio: HERE
Tentative Agenda & Schedule
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Tentative Schedule:
A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS is coming SOON! As presenters are confirmed, we will begin to build our schedule and publish it as we go. We have asked each presenter to stay within one of our SIX Conference Strands:
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The Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel has created a special room rate of $189.00 per night for participants of The NAEA Conference.
Additional Information about the St. Louis area:
Missouri Historical Society Where to PARK in St. Louis
THINGS TO DO VISITORS GUIDE
Full Restaurant List St. Louis FEATURE Stories
RESTAURANTS Near By
Missouri Historical Society Where to PARK in St. Louis
THINGS TO DO VISITORS GUIDE
Full Restaurant List St. Louis FEATURE Stories
RESTAURANTS Near By
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