2026 STEM Education Conference
Wednesday, August 12
Heritage Christian Academy, Maple Grove

Conference Day Schedule

7:45 – 8:30am Attendees check-in, sponsor exhibits, continental breakfast
8:30 – 8:45am Welcome, introductions, announcements
8:45 – 9:15am Keynote: Princess Paula from Princess Paula Consulting:
“How Lucky Are You? Your Attitude is the Lesson They’ll Remember”
9:30 – 10:30am Breakout Session 1
10:30 – 10:50am Sponsor exhibits/networking
10:50 – 11:50am Breakout Session 2

11:50 – 12:50pm Box lunch, visit sponsor exhibits/networking
12:50 – 1:50pm Breakout Session 3
1:50 – 2:10pm Sponsor exhibits/networking, snacks/beverages
2:10 – 3:10pm Breakout Session 4
3:10 – 3:15pm Complete conference survey (remain in Session 4 to complete)
3:15 – 3:45pm CEU certificates distributed at the registration table

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MEMBER Registration

NON-MEMBER Registration

Welcome & Keynote
8:30-9:15am

How Lucky Are You? Your Attitude is the Lesson They’ll Remember
Teaching is meaningful work, but it is not always easy. Educators do not get to choose every student, every situation, every coworker, or every surprise that walks through the classroom door. But they do get to choose the attitude they bring into the room. In this energizing keynote, Princess Paula brings the FISH! Philosophy to life with a practical and refreshing focus on one powerful mindset shift: moving from “I have to” to “I get to.” Through humor, real-world examples, and the FISH! practice of Choose Your Attitude, educators will be reminded that their presence, perspective, and daily choices have a direct impact on their students, their teams, and the culture of their school. This keynote is designed to encourage teachers to pause, reset, and reconnect with the purpose behind their work — not by ignoring the hard parts, but by choosing how they show up in the middle of them.

With over 20 years of experience working alongside Chambers of Commerce, school districts, non-profits, networking groups, and businesses of all sizes, Princess Paula, as she is professionally and affectionately known, is a keynote speaker who knows how to light up a room and inspire action. Paula has mastered the art of networking and digital marketing, making her an indispensable ally in the digital age. Her high-energy presentations blend humor, storytelling, and sharp insights that leave audiences feeling motivated and ready to tackle their goals. Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, this Italian Canadian brings a unique blend of professional insights and personal warmth to everything she does. A proud graduate of Lakehead University with degrees in Humanities and Education, Paula has made it her mission to help people harness tools like Generative AI, master the art of networking, and most recently, share the four practices of the FISH! Philosophy with teams and organizations across the globe. When Paula’s not on stage, she’s probably creating the perfect charcuterie board, tackling a home renovation project, or playing piano and singing at special events. She’s the proud mom of three adult kids, a fabulous daughter-in-law, and the “Mrs.” to her husband’s “Santa” during the holiday season. Let’s not forget her two furry co-workers: rescue dogs Bentley & Cooper.