​"Upleveling Today’s Leaders and Educators"

AJ Adams, President, Nevada Association of School Administrators (NASA) & Principal, Sunrise Mountain High School

or nearly 25 years, AJ Adams has dedicated his life to serving the nation’s 5th largest school district, the Clark County School District. Throughout his career, he has been afforded a multitude of opportunities including lobbying legislators, teaching special education, an Associate Superintendent, and holding principalships at all three levels.

As the current President of NASA, AJ has extensive experience working with the community, local government municipalities, and state legislators to develop meaningful partnerships in order to provide cutting edge leadership development integrated with his passion of coaching and mentoring leaders. AJ is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Public Education Leadership Program, an alumni of the PEF Executive Leadership Academy, an alumni of NASA’s CEEI, and most recently he obtained a Certificate in Educational Finance through Georgetown University and is a Certified Executive Mindpower Coach. Additionally, he is a Nationally Certified NAESP Principal Mentor and serves on the CCASAPE Board. Currently, he is the instructional leader of a large, urban high school in Las Vegas, and he has two children of his own who both attend schools in Clark County District.

Workshop Description

Everybody knows that today’s educational professionals are so extremely busy, stressed, and inundated on a daily basis. Yet, they rarely focus on themselves, as well as their own personal and professional outcomes. This workshop focuses on the personal development of today’s leaders and educators. As a part of NASA’s “Coaching & Mentorship Series,” participants will take a deep dive into various topics that will not only enhance their performance, but amplify their overall growth and achievement. Whether you’re a teacher, a site-based leader or central office personnel, all will benefit from this power-packed workshop. Topics include: Equitable Decision Making; Capacity Building; Effective Feedback; Difficult Conversations; Goal Setting; Vital Functions & Priorities; and Productivity Life Hacks.

Mindpower Coach. Additionally, he is a Nationally Certified NAESP Principal Mentor and serves on the CCASAPE Board. Currently, he is the instructional leader of a large, urban high school in Las Vegas, and he has two children of his own who both attend schools in Clark County District.

Held Virtually Saturday March 19, 2022 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$20 for Support Staff (non licensed)

$40 for NASA Members $60 for Non-NASA Members

This workshop counts for salary advancement in Clark, Washoe and most Nevada School Districts!

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In CCSD, those in non-administrative licensed positions may count this workshop for .5 credit (7.5 hours) toward license renewal AND ALSO 2.5 CUs - THOSE IN NON-ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

EARN BOTH! (unlimited CUs in this category for those in non-administrative positions)

In CCSD, administrators and professional-technical administrators may count this workshop for .5 credit (7.5 hours) license renewal OR 2.5 hours toward step-advancement - not both for administrators. (maximum of 30 hours per year for administrators in this category)!

This workshop counts for salary advancement in Clark and most Nevada Counties.

Workshop Description

Everybody knows that today’s educational professionals are so extremely busy, stressed, and inundated on a daily basis. Yet, they rarely focus on themselves, as well as their own personal and professional outcomes. This workshop focuses on the personal development of today’s leaders and educators. As a part of NASA’s “Coaching & Mentorship Series,” participants will take a deep dive into various topics that will not only enhance their performance, but amplify their overall growth and achievement. Whether you’re a teacher, a site-based leader or central office personnel, all will benefit from this power-packed workshop. Topics include: Equitable Decision Making; Capacity Building; Effective Feedback; Difficult Conversations; Goal Setting; Vital Functions & Priorities; and Productivity Life Hacks.