Kids at Hope Seventh Annual International

Youth Development Master’s Institute

April 29-May 4, 2012Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort

Phoenix, Arizona

Co-Sponsors Arizona State University-School of Community Resources and Development

& Alberta Recreation and Parks Association

2011 MASTER’S PARTICIPANTS ALBERTA,CANADA Jen Gristwood, Recreation Program Specialist, City of CalgaryBrenda Herchmer, Director, ACE CommunitiesShelley Kwong, Child Friendly Edmonton Director, City of EdmontonFlorence Nabawanuka,Youth Support Worker, Sunrise House Youth Emergency ShelterLisa Tink, Manager-Children and Youth Programs, ARPADoray Veno, Executive Director, Hanna Learning Center

ARIZONA Brenda Bentley, Kindergarten Teacher, Indian Bend ElementaryMelanie Block, Principal, Hurley Ranch ElementaryAnne Byrne, Executive Director, Kids Sports StarsDr. Pat Gillespie, Superintendent, Union Elementary School DistrictJef Heredia, Principal, Calderwood Elementary SchoolCathy Hill, Assistant Principal, Collier Elementary SchoolSheri Kennedy, Principal, Dos Rios ElementaryWendy Larsen, Creative Leadership Partners Jenn Leveratt, Executive Director – i-Learn Programs, Valley of the Sun YMCARae Massey, Teacher, Topock Elementary SchoolJamie Merrill, Curriculum Specialist, San Marcos Elementary School Brian Moore, Indian Bend ElementaryKristine Morris, Chief Deputy Superintendent, MCESAAngie Pogue, Director of Literacy, MCESABeverly Powell, School Counselor, Pendergast Elementary School Tim Ramsey, Assistant Principal, Garden Lakes Elementary School Candice Ratlief, Family Education Coordinator, City of AvondaleKate Richardson, Instructional Coach, Pendergast Elementary SchoolLorena Roberts, Art Teacher, Imagine Schools at CamelbackJennifer Sampson, Mohave Valley School District

John Stollar, Chief of Programs & Policy, AZ Department of EducationKacka Sullivan, Mohave Valley School DistrictMeleika Wadley, School Social Worker, Magnet Traditional School Harold Waltman, Principal, Garden Lakes ElementaryJill Zitt, School Counselor

FLORIDA Christine Epps, Executive Director, The Roundtable of St. Lucie CountyMindi Fetterman, Kids at Hope CoordinatorMichael Hitsman, Principal, Weatherbee Elementary SchoolLuvenia Morgan, Assistant Principal, Dan McCarty Elementary SchoolChris Taylor, Assistant Superintendent, St. Lucie County District SchoolsTraci Wilke, Principal, Windmill Point Elementary SchoolCarolyn Wilkins, Principal, Bayshore Elementary SchoolGenelle Yost, Area Assistant Superintendent, St. Lucie County Schools

ILLINOIS Kylene Brantner, Special Education Teacher, Anne Fox Elementary Kelly Howard, Anne Fox ElementaryCarmelita King, Speech & Language Pathologist, Anne Fox ElementaryJennifer Kirmes, Intern, Wells Community AcademyErnesto Matias, Principal, Wells Community AcademyDr. Terry Rosch, Associate Dean for Community Engagement, Roosevelt University

MARYLAND Andrea Beckman, School Counselor, Annapolis Elementary SchoolAdriana Brown, Kindergarten Teacher, Mills-Parole Elementary SchoolDoris Durrett, Reading Resource Teacher, Freetown ElementaryCarlesa Finney, Director, Office of Equity Assurance and Human Relations, Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsSascha Lipczenko, Director, Annapolis Youth Services BureauBetsy McArdle, Behavior Specialist, Annapolis Elementary SchoolAkeda Pearson-Stenbar, School Community Engagement Liaison, Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsPatricia Twitty, AYP Coach, Germantown Elementary School

TEXAS LeeAnn Byrd, Counselor, Morris Elementary School

VIRGINIA Kerstin Severin, Aquatic Services Manager, Town of Herndon

WASHINGTON Wally Endicott, Executive Director, Kids at Hope NWDave La Rose, Superintendent, South Kitsap School District

“The Institute creates the most amazing learning environment.”

“It reminds you why you have committed your life to children.”

“The Institute attracts the leading researchers

and practitioners.”

“No doubt. . . I now understand

how every child can succeed,

No Exceptions.”

“The Master’sInstitute was the professional highlight of my career.”

Margarita Sanchez, Teacher, Topock Elementary School

REGISTRATION-TUITION INFORMATION$1,500 Tuition includes:• Special Master’s Institute Notebook with research articles• Book-One Small Step Can Change Your Life by Robert Maurer, PhD

• Book-Third Edition - Kids at Hope: Every Child Can Succeed, No Exceptions by Rick Miller and John Carlos

• Kids at Hope Program Samples

• Special Masters’ Polo Shirt

• 3 Hosted Lunches

• 2 Study Field Trips

• 1 Hosted Reception

• 1 Hosted Dinner

• Special Evening Event

• Graduation Event

• 3 Continuing Education Units from Arizona State University (additional fee may apply)

Nancy Utley President of Fox Searchlight Pictures2012 Honorary DeanInternational Youth Development Master’s Institute

As President of Fox Searchlight Pictures, Nancy Utley is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the company including production, acquisitions, marketing and distribution. Nancy has overseen the marketing of some of Fox Searchlight’s most successful

Slum Dog Millionaire and Sideways as well as this year’s Golden Globe winner The Descendants with George Clooney.

Nancy’s efforts have also resulted in many

including Black Swan, 127 Hours, Crazy Heart, 500 Days Of Summer, Slumdog Millionaire, The

Wrestler, Juno, Once, Little Miss Sunshine, The Last King Of Scotland, Thank You For Smoking, Sideways, Garden State, Napoleon Dynamite, 28 Days Later, Bend It Like Beckham and the list goes on.

Dr. Robert MaurerDirector of Behavioral Sciences, Family Practice Residency Program at UCLA Medical Center, Faculty Member UCLA School of MedicineFeatured Research Lecturer and Workshop Presenter

Dr. Maurer has traveled extensively, presenting seminars and consultations on a broad spectrum of issues that face people and organizations today. He has appeared on ABCTV’s “20/20” in connection with his work

featured his new best-seller, One Small Step Can Change Your Life: Using the Japanese Technique of Kaizen to Achieve Lasting Success. A recent Los

seminars on creativity.

The impact of Dr. Maurer’s unique approach to personal happiness and success is reinforced

have reached diverse audiences around the world. His work as a clinical psychologist has resulted in the development of an extensive series of programs designed to meet the challenges of building and sustaining our excellence and well-being individually and organizationally.

Dr. Maurer is able to translate today’s evolving research on effectiveness, success and happiness into simple but powerful principles and practices.

2012 Master’s Class to Visit Kids at Hope Schools

success of all children, No Exceptions! The class will meet with the principal, teachers, staff and students to better understand how the Three Universal Truths and Top Five Practices are implemented.

— INSTITUTE HONORARY DEANS —

2012 INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS Understanding Time Travel Using Brain Research to Help You and Your

Organization Succeed, One Step at a Time Creative Spirit-Learning to Play, Playing to Learn The Transformational Leader We Don’t Give Up on Kids Visiting Kids at Hope Schools The Three Universal Truths

Networking for Success Believing in Miracles from a Research Perspective Gallup Student Poll Update Kids at Hope Culture Scan Update An Evening with the National Kids at Hope

Board of Directors Top Five Practices in Action Resources, Resources and More Resources

to support your Kids at Hope Journey

Special Institute Hotel Rate at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort

www.kidsathope.orgtoll free1-866-275-HOPERegister Early, class is limited to 55 people. Partial scholarships available.

$110 00

2007 Linda and Bill Pope2008 John Glass2009 Honorable Raul Yzaguirre

2010 Gerda Weissmann Klein2011 Justice Sandra Day O’Connor2012 Nancy Utley

INSTITUTE PROGRAMSUNDAY, APRIL 29

PM Opening Reception – Hosted Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak

MONDAY, APRIL 30

AM Welcome: Rick Miller, Dean, Master’s Institute-Founder and President, Kids at Hope Recognition of Co Sponsors-Arizona State University and Alberta Recreation & Parks Association Introduction of Honorary Dean – Nancy Utley, President, Fox Searchlight Pictures Opening Keynote: Dr. Robert Maurer, Director of Behavioral Sciences, UCLA Medical Center Author: One Small Step Can Change Your Life Special Panel- Stories of Small Steps Leading to Big Personal and Organizational Achievement Class Picture Dean’s Recognition Lunch – Honoring, Nancy Utley – HostedPM Workshop I: Me, Myself and I-Exploring Personal Success Workshop II: One Small Step Can Change Your Organization’s Success Free Evening

TUESDAY, MAY 1

AM Keynote The Anne Fox Elementary School Miracle The Transformational Journey– Case Studies from at risk to at hope PM Creative Spirit–Learning to Play–Playing to Learn Evening – Hosted Western Style BBQ with a Hollywood Flare - Sponsored by Alberta Recreation and Parks Association

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

AM Keynote: Debra Hall, Deputy Chief, Maricopa County Juvenile Probation                "We Don't Give Up on Kids"

The Transformational Leader – Rob Owen, Vice President, MicroChipPM TIME TRAVEL: Preparing for life at four destinations: home and family; education and career; community and service; and hobbies and recreation; Participants will visit each of life’s four destinations to gain and give ideas about how to prepare children for success. Evening: Special Evening Event Hosted by Kids at Hope’s National Board

THURSDAY, MAY 3

AM Keynote

Kids at Hope School Site Visit I Hosted LunchPM Kids at Hope School Site Visit II

Free Evening

FRIDAY, MAY 4

AM Creating a Culture Where All Children Succeed – Rick Miller – Kenna Hough, Executive Director, Training and Programs, Kids at Hope

Hotel Check Out

PM Hosted Graduation Lunch