Indiana Early College Summit 2026: Full Schedule

9:40am EDT

Unique Student Supports: A Panel Discussion

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT

EC Core Principle #5 includes Supports for Student Success. Join this panel session to hear from three school representatives share some unique approaches to supporting students from writing centers to teambuilding to a small rural school approach to providing strong student support.

Moderators

Janet Boyle

Retired, CELL

Speakers

Allegra Mather

Writing Center Specialist, Indianapolis Public Schools

I am a Writing Specialist for Arsenal Technical High School's Kurt Vonnegut Youth Writing Center, one of the four centers housed in IPS high schools. Our center assists student with creative, academic, and career writing, including college applications, Early College assignments... Read More →

Shea Duke

Principal, Vincennes Community School Corporation

Danielle Black

Early College Academy Leader, Penn-Harris-Madison Sch Corp

I am a fierce believer in the power of education, both in America and around the world. For the past ten years I've helped lead the Early College Academy at Penn High School while also teaching dual credit Speech, English, and Capstone at different times. I also love being an assistant... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
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Panel

Core Principle Panels
Audience Administrators, Counselors

10:40am EDT

Voices of School Counselors: A Panel Discussion

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am EDT

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Feedback Survey

Many of the new state requirements somehow seem to land on the school counselor’s desk as new schedules, student accommodations, and planning need to be organized. Come learn from a panel of four experienced counselors who will share their experiences and strategies for dealing with the ever-changing responsibilities of the school counselor role.

Moderators

Renee' Cocanower

Senior Coordinator, CELL

Speakers

Caitlin Sauerhage

High School Counselor

Mark Hendrickson

School Counselor, Winchester Community High School

I'm completing year 5 as School Counselor for grades 10-12 at Winchester Community High School, which is a mentor school for RECN. I am a member of the RECN Counselor Action and Renewal Team (CART) and serve on our school's Early College Leadership Team. I was recently elected to... Read More →

Stacey Flamion

Counselor, Southridge High School

I am completing my 18th year as a school counselor in southern Indiana. I have 3 years of experience in a K-12 school and 15 years in mid-size rural public high schools. In my current role at Southridge High School I am an academic counselor and test coordinator. I am on the RECN... Read More →

Whitney Wiencken

School Counselor, Terre Haute North Vigo High School

My name is Whitney Wiencken and I have been a school counselor at Terre Haute North Vigo High School in Terre Haute for ten years. Prior to this, my experience includes being a middle school counselor, as well as teaching 6th grade Literature. I am THN's Early College counselor. We... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
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Panel

Core Principle Panel
Audience Counselors

10:40am EDT

Work Based Learning - Initiating Partnerships & Expanding Access to Students: A Panel Discussion

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am EDT

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Feedback Survey

The new Indiana diploma requirements greatly expand the need for work-based learning partners. Learn from three school leaders experienced in establishing relationships and agreements with industry partners in suburban and rural settings.

Moderators

Brooke Vollen

Project Coordinator, CELL

Speakers

Jody French

CTE/Work Based Learning Coordinator, Perry Central Jr-Sr High School

Jody French has been an administrator for over 14 years at Perry Central Jr./Sr. High School and is currently serving as CTE Director for her corporation. Her passion is to find ways to provide students with rigorous, authentic learning opportunities that help lead students to a... Read More →

Matt Maple

Principal

Brandon Eakins

CTE Director, Elkhart Area Career Center

Brandon Eakins is the Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at the Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC). With a Master's in CTE from Purdue University and another in Special Need Education with a focus on Severe Emotional Disabilities from Indiana University South Bend, Brandon... Read More →

Work Based Learning Initiating Partnerships & Expanding Access to Students A Panel Discussion pdf

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
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Core Principle WBL-Seals, Enrollment
Audience Administrators, Counselors

2:10pm EDT

College-Going Culture: From Sparking Interest in Early Grades to Increasing FAFSA Completion - A Panel Discussion

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

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Feedback Survey

Creating a college-going culture includes more than pennants and college t-shirts. Join this panel to learn how three of our endorsed Early College high schools build wall-to-wall college-going cultures—some even dipping into younger grades.

Moderators

Janet Boyle

Retired, CELL

Speakers

Coriann Arts

College and Career Counselor, Southridge High School

Dr. Tim Krieg

Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction, School City of Hobart

Dr. Timothy R. Krieg serves as the Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction for the School City of Hobart / Hobart University and teaches GENS 279 — The Capstone Experience for seniors earning an Associate Degree. A former high school English teacher and Department Chair... Read More →

Greg Gogel

Principal, Southridge High School

Southridge Raiders!!
Recent Early College Endorsement Press Release:
The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis recently announced the endorsement of the Early College (EC) program at Southridge High School in Huntingburg as highly effective in implementing with fidelity the Eight Core Principles of... Read More →

Lisa Noble

Director of School Counseling, Tell City Jr.-Sr. High School

With 22 years of experience in education, I began my career teaching high school English before transitioning into school counseling, where I have spent the past 18 years serving students in grades 7–12. At Tell City Jr.-Sr. High School, we are a dedicated Student Services team... Read More →

Chris Hollinden

Principal, Tell City

Wednesday June 3, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
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Panel

Core Principle Panel
Audience All

3:10pm EDT

Leading Early College Implementation for Administrators: A Panel Discussion

Wednesday June 3, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT

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Feedback Survey

Leading a school through Early College implementation and developing a sustainable program requires strong leadership and shared responsibility. This panel includes leaders from four leading Early College programs who will share best practices and suggestions from implementation to long-term success.

Moderators

Mike Raters

Special Projects Coordinator, UIndy / CELL

Speakers

Jody French

CTE/Work Based Learning Coordinator, Perry Central Jr-Sr High School

Joshua Blossom

Principal, Wabash City Schools

Joshua Blossom, Principal of Wabash Middle/High School has nearly two decades of administrative experience specialized in driving secondary and postsecondary pathways. A dedicated advocate for Early College frameworks, Joshua initiated the Wabash High School Early College program... Read More →

Karla Reed

Principal, Winchester Community High School

Karla Reed is in her 31st year at Winchester Community High School, where she proudly serves as principal. Having spent virtually her entire career at WCHS, she is deeply committed to creating opportunities that help students discover their passions, achieve their goals, and prepare... Read More →

Rick Davis

Principal, Sheridan High School

Wednesday June 3, 2026 3:10pm - 4:00pm EDT
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Core Principle Panel
Audience Administrators

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