The Idea Exchange

Speed Networking & Problem-Solving for Modern School Leaders

Who Should Attend?

Principals, assistant principals, superintendents, district leaders, and emerging leaders looking for fresh ideas, practical solutions, and meaningful professional connections.

Why Attend?

Leave these roundtables with new strategies, fresh perspectives, and a statewide network of leaders who understand the challenges you're facing.

What to Expect

Skip the lecture and join an energetic, conversation-driven session where school leaders tackle today's biggest challenges together.

Find the discussion table that matches your biggest need, spend 7 to 8 minutes exchanging ideas, then rotate to another topic or stay where the conversation is flowing.

You'll leave with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and a stronger professional network.

Meet the Discussion Leaders

Amy Allen Compton, Ed.D.

Director of Secondary Education
Bullitt Co. Schools

Jason Bryant

Middle School Principal
Mercer Co. Schools

Jeremy Camron

Alternative School Principal
Daviess Co. Schools

Elizabeth Gabehart

High School Principal
Scott Co. Schools

Nathan Howton

Alternative School Principal
Hopkins Co. Schools

BJ Martin

Assistant Principal
Fayette Co. Schools

Renee Wright

Elementary School Principal
Breckinridge Co. Schools

Discussion Topics

Building a Positive School Culture
AI for Evaluations
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Student Behavior
Instructional Leadership
And More!

How It Works

1

Choose a Table

Select the discussion topic that matters most to you.

2

Share Ideas

Spend 7 to 8 minutes asking questions, sharing experiences, and crowd-sourcing solutions.

3

Rotate

When time is called, move to another table or stay for another round.

4

Build Your Network

Meet leaders from across Kentucky and leave with new professional connections.

Bring Your Business Card

Bring traditional business cards or use a digital option like your LinkedIn QR code or favorite digital business card app to make connecting easy.