Being Your Own "Well-Being Buddy" - An Interactive, Retreat-Style Lifestyle Medicine Workshop for Educators  

Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-CHWC, DipACLM, Veterinary Well-Being Buddy

Program Director Gathering (lunch is not included)

Learning Objectives:

• Hear from thought leaders in areas of specific interest to program directors
• Have ample opportunity to talk through your challenges with peers 
• Explore ways this community can speak with one voice on topics of mutual interest and strengthen its ability to support each other year-around

Speakers & Topics to Include

• The Supervisor's Role in OSHA Compliance & Surviving an Inspection
  Philip J. Seibert, Jr., CVT, SafetyVet
  Handout

• Economic Influences Shaping the New Year
  Katelyn McCullock, M.S., American Veterinary Medical Association

• CVTEA Questions and Answers
  AVMA

• From Interest to Enrollment: Engaging Outreach Tactics That Work (no slides)
  Sarah Machniak, B.S., Michigan State University
  Handout

• From Crickets to Clicks: Maximizing Survey Returns
  Jennifer Wells, DVM, FVTE, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash

• Questions & Answers with the American Association of Veterinary State Boards
  Channing Benson, AAVSB

New Faculty Pre-Course (lunch is not included)

Speakers & Topics to Include

• The Anatomy of a Lesson Plan
  Stephanie Ortel, MS (Ed), FVTE, LVT, Genesee Community College
  Additional reading and templates

• Evolving Rubrics to Include Equitable Grading and Collaborative Teaching
  Kelly Vearil, M.Ed. RVT, FVTE, VTS, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash
  Amberly Lovitt, DVM, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash
  Alana Dillon, BA, RVT, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash  

• Tailoring Veterinary Technician Training to Learning Styles: A Practical Approach
  Brandie Johnson, RVT, LVT, Dogs and Cats Emergency and Specialty, Lincoln Memorial University

• Essentially Unessential
  Ramona Crane, LVT, CVT, Apex College of Veterinary Technology
  Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), CCFP, Mission Veterinary Partners

• Engaging Classroom Platforms
  Whitney Thane, BS, LVT, Lone Star College

• AI Tools: The Teaching Assistant You Always Wanted  
  Mary Beth McKee, BS, MS, Appalachian State University
  Jen Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, RVT, CVT, VTES, FVTE, Appalachian State University
  Additional Resources

Buses depart the Omni Hotel at 5:30 PM

$65

SOLD OUT: Waitlist available through conference registration. 

Special Reception Sponsored by Platinum and Hill's Nutrition
Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs

• Transportation to and from the Omni Hotel to the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs
• Entrance to Museum Exhibits 
• Walking tour of Churchill Downs
• Exciting Race Day Simulation
• Reception to include food and a drink ticket