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 Dr. Gale Gorke - Closing Speaker
Dr. Gale K. Gorke has been a public-school educator for nearly 40 years, teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels. She currently is the Executive Director of Kids Kan Inc., an organization that specializes in staff development, activity selection and program implementation. Gale has served as an adjunct professor for several universities. Her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction focused on academic intervention in after school programs and her Ed.S. is in School Psychology. She effectively models teaching that accommodates for all student’s ability levels and reflects a keen awareness of child and adolescent development and brain-based learning principles. Her enthusiasm is contagious! Gale believes the best way to learn is through play and the way you show up for the game is the way you show up for life.
Educational Sessions:
Making Lasting Collaborative Connections
Charting the Course to Enrich Lives through Recreation
 Marisa Hoff - Featured Speaker
Marisa Hoff is a Partner at The Empower Group and a renowned speaker with an extensive background in marketing, leadership, and employee engagement. Armed with a B.S. in Psychology and a master's degree in education with an emphasis on Educational Leadership, Marisa has made significant contributions to the marketing strategies of various businesses. She has illuminated stages at major conferences like IHRSA, NRPA, and Athletic Business since 2015, sharing her insights into successful business growth and development. Beyond her role in marketing, Marisa leverages her comprehensive experience to provide strategic insights to individuals and businesses aiming for success and growth, making her sessions not only informative but truly transformative.
Educational Sessions:
Creating with Canva: Empowering Parks & Recreation Professionals to Design Like Pros
Getting People Excited About Outdoor Recreation
 John Prue - Featured Speaker
John Prue is currently the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program Analyst for Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. In direct support of the Fleet Readiness Director (N92), he provides analytical and evaluative duties to assess the overall effectiveness of MWR programs, at 23 military installations and annex sites across a 9 state area. Prue has supported quality of life programs and service for our military and their families for over 35 years. He also serves on the NRPA Board of Directors and is a member of the American Academy of Parks and Recreation Administration.
Educational Sessions:
Armed Forces Recreation: Solving The Mystery
Grow Your Parks and Recreation Organization: Can You Afford Not To?
 Chris Stevenson - Featured Speaker
Chris Stevenson is a seasoned speaker with a global reach. With over 20 years of experience in health and fitness, alongside involvement in parks and recreation since 2018, Chris brings a wealth of expertise in leadership, communication, and employee engagement. Having served in various leadership roles across diverse industries, Chris offers invaluable insights into effective leadership strategies. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover actionable insights for navigating leadership challenges, guided by Chris's wealth of experience and passion for empowering others.
Educational Sessions:
Navigating Leadership: Insights For Charting Your Course
Trends and Challenges in Parks and Recreation
Youth Sports and Athletics Challenges
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