2019 Keynote Speakers
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For over a decade, people have been inspired and motivated by the words of Mr. Aric Jackson. His mission is to Teach, Inspire, and Encourage all those who hear him, and to take the challenge of helping others pursue their goals and dreams. A charismatic and genuinely heartfelt communicator, Aric truly electrifies an audience.
Watching him speak on stage helps you realize why he is such a unique and gifted orator. For it takes a genuine speaker to present information with shared experience, passion to research a topic much deeper, and to share that information with the audience using skills that will make it a memorable and exciting experience for all. Aric has he served as a student leadership speaker for organizations like Future Business Leaders of America, Health Occupation Students Association, DECA, FCCLA, National Association of Secondary School Principals LEAD Conferences, and many Statewide Student Council Conferences across the country. For more information visit: TopYouthSpeakers.com Michael Brandwein / educator, author, staff trainer
Michael’s new bestselling 2018 book is called Growing Great Qualities in Kids: The L.A.S.E.R.B.E.A.M. Technique for Bringing Out the Best in Young People. Michael (michaelbrandwein.com) is the national award-winning, number one best-selling author for staff training and supervision; his six books include Training Terrific Staff, Super Staff SuperVision, Skill of the Day: What Great Leaders of Young People Do and Say, and Learning Leadership: How to Develop Outstanding Teen Leadership Training Programs at Camp. He’s presented in all 50 states and on six of the seven continents. Michael wrote and presented three Emmy® award-winning television programs on communicating with children. Michael is a frequent trainer for individual camp staffs throughout North America. In 2017, Michael keynoted the International Camping Congress, the global conference held in Russia for 1,250 camp professionals from over 30 countries. He is a frequent staff trainer for individual camps and organizations and a keynote speaker for national organizations including the American Camp Association (ACA), YMCA of the USA, and the National Recreation and Park Association. Michael has served on the national board of directors of the ACA. He lives in Chicago with his wife Donna and their two sons, both educators. |
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Peg Smith
Peg Smith lives in southern Indiana. She completed her bachelor’s degree in early childhood and family studies and her master’s degree in management. Her over 43 years of experience working with children, youth, and families at the local, state, and federal level have brought her recognition for her entrepreneurial work style and ability to move people, organizations, and government agencies through significant change. In 1998, Peg became the Chief Executive Officer of the American Camp Association. Under her leadership, ACA has become a well-respected innovator and leader in the field of youth development. Peg’s vision and leadership have had an impact on children and families in the U.S. and globally. She retired in 2014. |