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2025 AISA Annual Conference

Reignite Passion. Renew Purpose. Ignite 2025

October 26 - 28, 2025

Orange Beach, AL

The AISA Annual Conference is now Ignite 2025!

For the first time ever, we’ve transformed a one-day summit into three days of professional development and networking – all while taking in the beauty of Alabama’s gulf coast!

Whether you’re a head of school, administrator, board member, or teacher, there’s something here for everyone.

To all of our attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors – thank you for being a part of Ignite 2025!

Featured Speakers

Jo Bonner - President, University of South Alabama
Jo Bonner - President, University of South Alabama
Dr. Angela Barlow - Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies, University of South Alabama
Dr. Angela Barlow - Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies, University of South Alabama
Mitch Henry - President, Faulkner University
Mitch Henry - President, Faulkner University
Jody Fuller - Comedian, Speaker, Writer, Veteran
Jody Fuller - Comedian, Speaker, Writer, Veteran
Jim Boyte - Founder, Active Defender
Jim Boyte - Founder, Active Defender
Matt Bruner - Director of Member Services, AISA
Matt Bruner - Director of Member Services, AISA
Daniel Parrish - Bible Teacher, Sumiton Christian School
Daniel Parrish - Bible Teacher, Sumiton Christian School
Michael Shipma - Director of Marketing & Communications, AISA
Michael Shipma - Director of Marketing & Communications, AISA
Angie Kelley - Technology Integration Teacher, The Donoho School
Angie Kelley - Technology Integration Teacher, The Donoho School
Dr. Kristin Odom - Director of College Counseling, UMS-Wright Preparatory School
Dr. Kristin Odom - Director of College Counseling, UMS-Wright Preparatory School
Gregory Mullen - Founder/Head of School, Miracle Academy
Gregory Mullen - Founder/Head of School, Miracle Academy
Sara LeCroy - Career Technical Education Director, Faith Academy
Sara LeCroy - Career Technical Education Director, Faith Academy
Lisa Wimmers - Senior Director of School Partnerships, Accelerate Education
Lisa Wimmers - Senior Director of School Partnerships, Accelerate Education
Lauren Rodgers - Director of Upper School Curriculum & Instruction, UMS-Wright Preparatory School
Lauren Rodgers - Director of Upper School Curriculum & Instruction, UMS-Wright Preparatory School
Dr. Trey Stefurak - Associate Dean & Professor of Counseling Psychology, University of South Alabama
Dr. Trey Stefurak - Associate Dean & Professor of Counseling Psychology, University of South Alabama
Michael Arnold - Curriculum Planning & Integration Consultant, Faria
Michael Arnold - Curriculum Planning & Integration Consultant, Faria
Dr. KeLeigh Pritchett - Asst. Director, Troy University Early College
Dr. KeLeigh Pritchett - Asst. Director, Troy University Early College
Dr. Tessa Brown - Assistant Director of Strategic Enrollment Management, Alabama Community College System
Dr. Tessa Brown - Assistant Director of Strategic Enrollment Management, Alabama Community College System
Greg Farmer - National Curriculum Manager, Gallopade
Greg Farmer - National Curriculum Manager, Gallopade
Margaret Pickett - Principal, Cornerstone Christian School
Margaret Pickett - Principal, Cornerstone Christian School
Lesley Mace - Outreach Senior Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Lesley Mace - Outreach Senior Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Laurie Porter - Dean of Students, Cornerstone Christian School
Laurie Porter - Dean of Students, Cornerstone Christian School
Dr. Amy Upton - Asst. Professor, Department of Professional Studies School Counseling, University of South Alabama
Dr. Amy Upton - Asst. Professor, Department of Professional Studies School Counseling, University of South Alabama
Colleen Lavin - Account Executive, The Social Institute
Colleen Lavin - Account Executive, The Social Institute
Dr. Christie Broom - STEM/Polytechnic Department Head, Southern Preparatory Academy
Dr. Christie Broom - STEM/Polytechnic Department Head, Southern Preparatory Academy
Jamie Burton - Leadership Coach/AI Specialist, Kids First Education
Jamie Burton - Leadership Coach/AI Specialist, Kids First Education
Chris Lefevre - Senior Account Executive, ACT
Chris Lefevre - Senior Account Executive, ACT
Betty Carole Swindle - Director of Technology, Morgan Academy
Betty Carole Swindle - Director of Technology, Morgan Academy
Asti Weaver - Owner/Director, Gulf Coast Explorers
Asti Weaver - Owner/Director, Gulf Coast Explorers
Arleen Alexander - Governmental Relations Manager, Alabama Dept. of Revenue
Arleen Alexander - Governmental Relations Manager, Alabama Dept. of Revenue

Our featured speakers covered a wide variety of topics, including:

  • School Safety
  • College Counseling/ACT
  • AISA Accreditation Updates
  • The CHOOSE Act
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Student Accommodations/Student Services
  • Biblical/Christian Education
  • Elementary Math – Best Practices
  • Elementary Social Studies
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Career Counseling
  • Environmental Education
  • Tech Instruction
  • Business, Career Readiness, and Tech Integration
  • Technology and Resources for Teaching Disturbing Historical Events
  • Student Wellbeing
  • Leadership in Education
Conference Schedule
Breakout Session Catalogue

New Location

For the first time ever, AISA’s beloved Annual Conference was held at Perdido Beach Resort, just steps from the sands of Orange Beach, AL!

Expanded Schedule

We’ve turned a one-day summit into three days of valuable professional development for administrators, teachers, and everyone in between.

Large Groups & Breakout Sessions

In addition to large group settings, attendees can choose from a variety of smaller, more focused sessions that meet your role, needs, and interests.

Thank you to our exhibitors and conference sponsors!

Our professional development efforts would not be possible without the generous support of our conference sponsors and exhibitors.

From all of us at AISA – THANK YOU!

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