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2026 AAEA Summer Conference
Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Have you ever walked into a meeting and sensed the room’s mood before anyone spoke? Effective leadership requires more than strong plans and data; it requires understanding how communication is received in real time.

Many administrators focus on what they say, but the way messages are delivered often shapes trust, engagement, and buy-in. Grounded in Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication by Vanessa Van Edwards, this session explores how body language, vocal delivery, and verbal patterns function as a “hidden language” that influences leadership presence in schools.

Participants will learn practical, research-based strategies to recognize communication cues, project confidence, build trust, and strengthen influence during meetings, presentations, and daily interactions. Administrators will leave with immediately usable tools to communicate with intention and support positive organizational impact.
Speakers
avatar for Judy Pennington

Judy Pennington

Director of Human Resources, Fort Smith Public Schools
Key Values: Improvement, Levity, Clarity, and Family. :)
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Sarah Monfee

Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, Russellville School District
Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:50pm - 3:50pm CDT
Neosho (MCC)

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