Wellness Pre-Course

Melyssa Allen, MA, CHWC, DipACLM, Veterinary Well-Being Buddy

Program Director Gathering

Learning Objectives:

• Hear from thought leaders in areas of specific interest to program directors
• Have ample opportunity to talk through your challenges with peers 
• Explore ways this community can speak with one voice on topics of mutual interest and strengthen its ability to support each other year-around

Speakers & Topics to Include

• The Supervisor’s Role in OSHA Compliance & Surviving an Inspection
  Philip J. Seibert, Jr., CVT, SafetyVet

• Mentoring New Faculty
  Ann Wortinger, LVT, , RVT, BISVTS, Elite FFCP, Appalachian State University

• CVTEA Questions and Answers with the AVMA

• AAVSB Questions and Answers with Channing Benson

• Economic Influences Shaping the Next Year
  Katelyn McCullock, M.S., American Veterinary Medical Association

• From Interest to Enrollment: Engaging Outreach Tactics that Work
  Sarah Machniak, B.S., Michigan State University

• From Crickets to Clicks: Maximizing Survey Returns
  Jennifer Wells, DVM, FVTE, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash

New Faculty Pre-Course

Speakers & Topics to Include

• The Anatomy of a Lesson Plan
  Stephanie Ortel, MS (Ed), FVTE, LVT, Genesee Community College

• Essentially Unessential
  Ramona Crane, LVT, CVT, Apex College of Veterinary Technology
  Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC), CCFP, Mission Veterinary Partners

• Tailoring Veterinary Technician Training to Learning Styles: A Practical Approach
  Brandie Johnson, RVT, LVT, Dogs and Cats Emergency and Specialty, Lincoln Memorial University

• Evolving Rubrics to Include Equitable Grading and Collaborative Teaching

• Kelly Vearil, M.Ed. RVT., FVTE, VTS
  Amberly Lovitt, DVM, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash
  Alana Dillon, BA, RVT, University of Cincinnati Blue Ash

• Engaging Classroom Platforms
  Whitney Thane, BS, LVT, Lone Star College

• AI Tools: The Teaching Assistant You Always Wanted  
  Mary Beth McKee, BS, MS, Appalachian State University
  Jen Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, RVT, CVT, VTES, FVTE, Appalachian State University

Buses depart the Omni Hotel at 5:30 PM

$65

Special Reception Sponsored by Platinum and Hill's Nutrition
Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs

• Transportation to and from the Omni Hotel to the Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs
• Entrance to Museum Exhibits 
• Walking tour of Churchill Downs
• Exciting Race Day Simulation
• Reception to include food and a drink ticket