Top Takeaways from 2017 FLA Conference

Two words – water. slide.

Ok, technically not one of the takeaways, but WOW!  what a site for a conference!

 

 

 

 

 

The FLA Conference will be held at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida for two more years.  That’s two more chances to enjoy an amazing facility in the tinsel-coated heart of Orlando.  You have to be a guest to sashay down the slippery path of watery fun, but it is so worth it!

Turns out, I’m the only one who said this was a top-five takeaway.  Let’s explore what everyone else had to say.

Here’s Your Top 10 Takeaways!

1. Networking!  This was the #1 of the takeaways by FLA conference attendees in an informal, unscientific poll.  Networking is a chance to catch up with colleagues, make new ones and hear about the latest from around the Sunshine State.
2. Pre-Conference Rocked! – “We received very practical, helpful information that could be utilized immediately.”
3. Performers Showcase – Hands down!  The showcase had an amazing array of incredible talent from around the world: “It was like going to a rock concert. It had everything.”
4. Can’t. Pick. Just. One. Thing! – [brain explodes]

   1. Went to a session Friday Morning on Job Fairs, Quite informative!!

   2. The Human Library, followed by Thomas Fenton’s Leadership breakout session.

   3. The keynote speaker, Toni Tipton-Martin was pretty inspiring as well. 

   4. Hands-on clay to STEM program was superlative! (Editor: way to plug your own session, Jonathan!)
   5. Session on nurturing empathy in children through multicultural programming was inspiring and motivated me to want to make a difference!
5. Poolside Ukulele Jam! – what a way to raise money for the scholarship fund!

Eye candy Takeaways!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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All photo takeaways courtesy of Elise VanCise.