WA-ACTE 2026 Summer Conference

Name: Hope. Opportunity. Tenacity: The Mindset That Shapes Futures
Start: 2026-08-03T09:00:00-0700
End: 2026-08-03T11:00:00-0700

Hope. Opportunity. Tenacity: The Mindset That Shapes Futures

Monday August 3, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am PDT

Grand Ballroom A,B,C

This keynote ignites the conference by exploring how hope fuels possibility, how
opportunity is intentionally created, and how tenacity sustains progress in career and
technical education. Participants will be introduced to The Energy Map — a dynamic
framework that helps leaders recognize how their internal mindset influences external
outcomes. Through engaging storytelling and actionable insight, attendees will begin to
identify how stress, pressure, ownership, and leadership energy show up in their daily
work. This session challenges leaders to become more aware, more intentional, and more
resilient in how they respond to challenges. Participants will leave inspired and equipped
with a powerful lens for understanding how their energy shapes the futures of students and
teams.

Speakers

Niki Spears

Business Owner, Culture Cre8ion

Niki Spears is an Educator, Author, Motivational Speaker and Change Leader
who uses powerful mindset strategies to help educators and school leaders
transform their lives and workplaces from somewhere they “have to be” to
somewhere “they get to be!” As an educator and school... Read More →

Michelle Spenser

Executive Director, WA-ACTE

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Monday August 3, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand Ballroom A,B,C

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