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CONNECT
Our Greatest Resource Is Each Other
Event Details
Date: August 12, 2026
Location: Olney Central College
Theme: CONNECT
Workshop Focus
This year's theme celebrates the skills and expertise within our district. Sessions will feature intentional networking activities to help employees build relationships across campuses and departments.
Keynote Speaker
Cheryl B. Mitchell
Keynote Speaker, Author & Consultant
With over 30 years of experience across education, corporate, nonprofit, agriculture, and technology sectors, Cheryl helps organizations communicate clearly, lead confidently, and bridge generational gaps.
Known for engaging, high-energy sessions, she cuts through complexity to spark meaningful dialogue and drive real results — blending humor, candor, and practical insight.
📢 Call for Proposals is Open!
We invite faculty, staff, and administrators to submit proposals for breakout sessions. Your ideas, experiences, and expertise matter — even if you've never presented before, this is your moment!
Submit Your Proposal →📋 Session outlines due by April 30, 2026
📌 Approved Session Topics
Presenters should choose from the topics below. Variations or combinations are welcome.
📆 Key Dates
Daily Schedule Overview
The detailed schedule for the day will be posted as session proposals are finalized.
Questions? Contact Sonja Holtz, Assistant Director of Human Resources — ext. 5522 or holtzs4@iecc.edu
Complete Workshop Schedule — August 12, 2026
The complete schedule with session times, locations, and presenters will be available once proposals have been reviewed and finalized.
Session Presentations & Materials
Presentation materials from the workshop sessions will be shared here after the event on August 12, 2026.
Complete Workshop Program
The full printable program with detailed session descriptions and presenter information will be available closer to the workshop date.