KAEA 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025 KAEA Conference through Sched. Here you can purchase conference tickets, select desired sessions, view your schedule, and leave feedback.

For additional conference information regarding hotel accommodations, proposal submissions,award nominations and more see the KAEA webpage at https://www.kansasadulteducation.com/conference

12:00pm CST

Pre-Conference Lunch

Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST

Center Ballroom

Midday Sustenance

Wednesday February 26, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Center Ballroom

7:30am CST

Day 1 Breakfast

Thursday February 27, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CST

Center Ballroom

Most Important Meal of the Day

Thursday February 27, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Center Ballroom

8:00am CST

Welcome

Thursday February 27, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am CST

Center Ballroom

Greetings to all

Thursday February 27, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am CST
Center Ballroom

12:15pm CST

Day 1 Lunch & Student Speaker

Thursday February 27, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm CST

Center Ballroom

Midday Sustenance.

During lunch, the 2025 KAEA Student of the Year will share his/her story and path through adult education to date.

Thursday February 27, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm CST
Center Ballroom

2:45pm CST

Big Snack & Vendor Break

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm CST

Center Ballroom

Stop by the center ballroom to grab some great snacks, before taking time to visit vendors!

Thursday February 27, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm CST
Center Ballroom

3:00pm CST

Large Group Session - Featured Speaker

Thursday February 27, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST

Center Ballroom

Kellie Blair Hardt, a GED graduate who became a celebrated educator and GED Testing Service Board Member, will share her powerful journey of resilience and transformation in "Full Circle—A GED Learner's Journey."

This interactive session will encourage participants to think creatively, foster meaningful connections with peers and learners, and explore new approaches to education.

Kellie’s story demonstrates the profound impact of Adult Learning Principles in creating engaging, effective learning environments for adult and youth learners.

Presenters

Kellie Blair Hardt

Board Member, GEDTS/GED Math Instructor, GED Testing Service Board of Directors

Kellie Blair Hardt joined the GED Testing Service Board of Directors in 2021 and is a math instructor at Prince George's Community College GED program in Largo, Maryland. She founded Hardt2Heart Tutoring Service for adult learners and has over 20 years of experience as a middle and... Read More →

Adult Learning Theory.classroom culture pdf

HARDT.ENGLISH.SPANISH COLORING BOOK. pdf

Thursday February 27, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Center Ballroom

Large Group