Aspiring Workshop (formerly Aspiring Administrators)

Do you know someone who would make a good principal?
Have you thought about it yourself?

The Aspiring Workshop (formerly Aspiring Administrators Workshop) is for outstanding educators considering administrative careers. The program encourages these individuals to learn from administrators for an introduction to topics, issues, problems, and other facets of school administration. Please accept this opportunity to impact our profession by nominating one of your staff.

Services include:

• Receipt of AWSA publications.

• Attendance at the Aspiring Workshop (held in two locations each Spring) at a reduced registration fee.

• Free admission to grade-level conventions, subject to space limitations.*

• Access to AWSA staff members for information and advice

Cost:

$38 for Aspiring Administrator Member or $86 for a Non-Member (which includes Aspiring Administrator Membership)

Dates and Locations:

March 19, 2025 | Hilton Garden Inn, Sun Prairie

April 2, 2025 | Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells

Workshop Facilitators:

Facilitator Group / Agenda Segment	March 19, 2025 Sun Prairie Hilton Garden Inn	April 2, 2025 Wisconsin Dells Wilderness Resort
Experienced Principal Facilitators (8:45 – 10:00) (10:15 – 11:30)	Sarah Brehm Principal Jackson Elementary School Janesville SD Jeremy Andersen Principal Big Foot High School Walworth, WI	Amy Fassbender Principal Lodi Primary School Lodi SD Caleb Hundt Principal South Middle School Eau Claire ASD
New Administrator Facilitators (12:15 – 1:00)	Marlene Figueroa Principal Hawthorne Elementary School Waukesha SD Nicolas Katzmarek Principal Amherst Middle School Tomorrow River SD	Hilary Brandt Principal One City Elementary School One City Schools, Madison Jeff Haubenreich Principal Lake Shore Middle School Mequon-Thiensville SD
Superintendents (1:15 – 2:15)	Tanya Kotlowski District Administrator Necedah SD	Rich Appel District Administrator Horicon SD
WECAN Mechanics & Application Supports (2:20 - 2:50)	Steve Schroeder Director of Administration & Analysis AWSA	Steve Schroeder Director of Administration & Analysis AWSA

Schedule Outline:

7:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 Welcome and Overview of the Impactful School Administrator

8:45 The Leader's Challenge: Tips from Experienced School Administrators

Cultivating Culture and Community
Managing Systems and the Work

10:00 Break

10:15 Administrative In-Basket Exercise

11:15 Check-in, Debrief and Reflections

11:30 Lunch

12:15 Envisioning Yourself in the Role: Reflections of New Building Leaders

1:00 Break

1:15 Getting the Job

The School Administrator Selection Process
Identifying Fit and Timing
Tips for the Applicant

2:15 Stretch Break

2:20 WECAN Mechanics and Application Supports

2:50 Potential Next Steps

3:00 pm Adjourn

Hotel Information:

March 19, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn
1220 S Grand Ave, Sun Prairie
(608) 856-4500
Corporate ID number- N3291980
Rate: $145
Book Online
Tax exempt certificates are to be presented at time of check-in.

April 2, 2025
Wilderness Resort
45 Hillman Road, WI Dells
800-867-9453
$119
Block expires on: 3/1/25
Block name: AWSA Aspiring Administrators Workshop
Leader #A53950

Other Information:

Event cancellation or Postponement
AWSA reserves exclusive right to modify, postpone/reschedule or cancel programs for any reason, including but not limited to emergency, inclement weather or other acts of God. If there is an event cancellation, every attempt will be made to reschedule and registration fees will be applied to the reschedule event dates. In the unlikely event of cancellation of an event, including inclement weather, the liability of AWSA is limited to the return of paid registration fees minus actual expenses. Cancellations of travel reservations and hotel reservations made directly with the hotel are the responsibility of the attendee.

Conventions, Conferences, and Workshop Cancellation Policy
A full refund of fees will be made on cancellations received by 3/9/25. A 50% refund will be made on cancellations received on 3/10/25 through 3/15/25. Starting 3/16/25 there will be no refunds. There is no refund for no-shows. *

*Refund fees retained by AWSA pay for your food guarantees, a/v equipment, meeting room rental and any hotel attritions caused by the cancellation.

Dietary Disclaimer
AWSA makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten-free and basic food allergies. AWSA does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at an AWSA event.

Accessibility
For questions about accessibility or to request special assistance during the event, please contact Kathy Gilbertson at [email protected]. Three weeks advance notice is required to allow us to provide seamless access. If you need to cancel the special request this must be done at least 3 working days prior to the start of the event. See registration cancellation policy on the event’s web page for how to cancel your conference registration.