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Concept Schools Leadership Summit 2025
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Tuesday, June 17
 

9:00am CDT

Welcome
Tuesday June 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CDT
Speakers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CDT
Red Oak A/B/C

9:15am CDT

Organizational Message
Tuesday June 17, 2025 9:15am - 9:45am CDT
Speakers
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Sedat Duman

President & CEO, Central Office
Sedat Duman is part of the team that started Concept Schools twenty-six years ago in Ohio. Since then, he has held various administrative positions within the Concept network and played a crucial role in Concept’s success. He's been leading Concept Schools as the President & CEO... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 9:15am - 9:45am CDT
Red Oak A/B/C

10:00am CDT

Still Standing, Still Leading: What Great Leaders Practice Every Day
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
What does it take to keep leading with heart, focus, and fire—day after day? In the demanding world of education, staying grounded, energized, and authentic isn’t just a bonus—it’s necessary. This session allows school leaders to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most.
We’ll explore six essential qualities that help leaders stay fresh, resilient, and deeply connected to their purpose:
  • Gratitude that shifts perspective,
  • Service-mindedness that inspires trust,
  • Growth mindset that fuels possibility,
  • Clear communication that builds clarity,
  • Creative thinking that opens new doors, and
  • Priority setting that protects your time and energy.
Together, we’ll explore real-world practices—not theories—that will help you lead with intention, navigate challenges with confidence, and show up each day with presence and purpose. Come reset your compass, refill your tank, and remind yourself why your leadership matters.
Speakers
avatar for Sedat Duman

Sedat Duman

President & CEO, Central Office
Sedat Duman is part of the team that started Concept Schools twenty-six years ago in Ohio. Since then, he has held various administrative positions within the Concept network and played a crucial role in Concept’s success. He's been leading Concept Schools as the President & CEO... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Trillium

10:00am CDT

How to Effectively Manage School Operations LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
To effectively manage school operations in Ohio and other states, focus on developing comprehensive emergency management plans, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and implementing data-driven decision-making processes, while also adhering to Ohio's or your state's operating standards and relevant laws.
Speakers
avatar for Hasan Akkaya

Hasan Akkaya

Regional Director of Operation, SOH - SOH Regional Office
I am a chemistry teacher. I have been working with Concept Schools since 2001. I have been in different positions. For the last 13 years, I have been a K-8 and 6-8 school principal. Now. I am working as the director of operations in the South Ohio region.
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Hazelnut

10:00am CDT

Mic’d Up: A Leader’s Guide To Making The News LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
This presentation will go over three important concepts that will help our schools engage with the media: Best Strategies for Contacting Newsrooms; What Makes for a Strong Story Pitch; and Interview Protocols Every School Should Know About. By educating the audience about why press coverage is an essential part of promoting their school, attendees will return the following academic year equipped with the knowledge to attract media outlets’ interest in their stories. 


Other elements of the presentation include:

  • Why Media Coverage Matters
  • How To Identify Relevant Media Outlets
  • How Current State Of Media Landscape Will Impact Your School
  • Examples Of Good/Bad Story Pitches
  • What To Do Before/During Interviews 
Speakers
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James Kay

Copywriter/editor
James is Concept Schools' copywriter/editor and has been with the organization since 2024. Before arriving at Concept, James was a sports journalist who covered the WNBA and MLB for media outlets like the Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, Marquee Sports Network, and others. 
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Lilac

10:00am CDT

What Role Do You Play In the Culture of Your School? LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Session will involve information in regard to School Culture.  How do you bring the culture together as one? How to you maintain the culture?  What attributes do you bring to provide a positive culture for staff and students?  How do we as ASPC's expand the culture to families and outside investors.  What are the best strategies to use when providing a positive culture?  How to do we onboard individuals to lead a positive cultural environment?


Session will involve role playing, two videos, discussion by presenter, discussion amongst all ASPC's, open discussion session involving ways to solve issues in regard to establishing a positive culture, guidelines to help improve positive culture, and ways to support positive culture.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Tina M. Geygan

Dr. Tina M. Geygan

Assistant Principal of School Culture 6th Grade, SOH - HSA Columbus Mid
I began my career in 1989 working in the educational field.  I have taught several grade levels, moved into administration 10 years ago, was a High School Principal, and now I am at H.S.A.C.M. as the ASPC of 6th grade.  I hold my doctorate in Psychology and I am finishing my Doctorate... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Arrowhead

10:00am CDT

Building Stronger Schools Through Community Partnerships LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Schools are being asked to provide high quality education that is relevant, engaging and has real world applications but yet given few resources. This is especially harder in community schools similar to our network. One of the best ways to do that is to create partnerships between schools and local organizations. 


In this session, attendees will learn why community partnerships are essential for schools that need the resources the most. Then, they will learn where to begin. How do we know what’s out there? How to reach out to them? What are some strategies to communicate with them? How to create those connections that are sustainable? How to utilize those partnerships to increase student engagement, learning and transform school culture positively. 
Speakers
avatar for Oktay Ince

Oktay Ince

Assistant Principal of Academics, STEM, SOH - HSA Columbus High
Oktay Ince is the Assistant Principal of Academics responsible for STEM education at HSA Columbus High School. A recipient of numerous prestigious national and international educator fellowships, grants, and awards, Mr. Ince is passionate about bringing high-quality STEM education... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Wildrye

10:00am CDT

STEM and CTE Development Roadmap LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Bluestem

10:00am CDT

Instructional Coaching LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Foundations of Student-Centered Instructional Coaching. All Instructional Coaches, APA's, APSC's, New Principals or any leader who works with coaches and who did not attend the foundations session in October. DTLs if possible
Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Red Oak A

11:10am CDT

Leading Without Burning Out: Mastering Stress & Sustaining Your Strength LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of education leadership, stress is inevitable—but burnout is not. This session is designed specifically for school leaders who want to take control of their stress, manage anxiety, and build emotional endurance to lead with clarity and strength. Together, we'll explore practical, research-based strategies and mindset shifts that help you stay grounded, focused, and resilient in the face of daily challenges.


From setting boundaries and reshaping internal narratives to tactical tools for emotional regulation, you'll walk away with a personalized toolkit to sustain your leadership energy without losing your edge. This session isn’t about escaping stress—it’s about mastering it, so you can lead with intention, inspire your teams, and stay in the game for the long run.
Speakers
avatar for Sedat Duman

Sedat Duman

President & CEO, Central Office
Sedat Duman is part of the team that started Concept Schools twenty-six years ago in Ohio. Since then, he has held various administrative positions within the Concept network and played a crucial role in Concept’s success. He's been leading Concept Schools as the President & CEO... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Trillium

11:10am CDT

How to Plan Meaningful Professional Learning for your School Community LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, professional growth is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this interactive session, Dr. Regina Armour explores what it means to build and sustain learning organizations where adult learning is prioritized, purposeful, and aligned to equity and impact. Through a systems-based approach, participants will be guided through strategies to embed continuous learning into the fabric of school culture. Whether you are a team leader, administrator, or coach, you’ll leave with actionable tools to move your team from compliance to commitment—transforming professional learning from a checkbox to a catalyst for change. Because when adults grow, students win.
Speakers
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Regina Armour

Director of Educational Empowerment and Opportunity, Central Office
Dr. Regina Armour is the Director of Educational Empowerment and Opportunity at Concept Schools, where she leads equity-centered initiatives focused on cultural responsiveness, leadership development, and organizational transformation. With over 11 years at Concept, she began as Director... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Hazelnut

11:10am CDT

Leading in Times of Uncertainty: Cultivating Leadership Within LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Speakers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Arrowhead

11:10am CDT

Students in Seats: How to Market Your School Year-Round and Fill Every Classroom LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Want more students in seats next year? Then it’s time to level up your school’s marketing strategy. In this session, we’ll introduce the new Concept Schools Marketing Playbook—a practical, web-based guide built to help every campus in our network take control of local marketing and drive enrollment year-round. Whether you’re new to marketing or just need a better system, this session will show you exactly where to start and how to focus your time and resources for the biggest impact.




We’ll cover how to build an annual marketing plan, what kinds of campaigns work best (and when to run them), and how to use tools like social media, direct mail, events, and advertising to reach the right families. You’ll also learn how to access templates, checklists, and support from the Concept central team to make execution easier.




This session is ideal for anyone involved in recruiting and retaining students. You don’t need a marketing degree—just a willingness to roll up your sleeves and take action.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Bertog

Kelly Bertog

Director of Marketing, Central Office
Kelly Bertog is a marketing professional with nearly 20 years experience in digital marketing, advertising, content, and ecommerce. He currently serves as the Director of Marketing for Concept Schools. Prior to this role, Kelly serviced as the Founder and CEO of YOURS Non-Alcoholic... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Bluestem

11:10am CDT

Implementing Cognia’s Leadership For Learning Standards to Drive Change in schools to High Quality Teaching Model LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Shifting school culture from the traditional, teacher-centric model to a student-centric, project-based learning (PBL) approach is one of the most significant challenges educational leaders face.


In this session, educational leaders will learn how to implement project-based learning models across all classrooms using proven best practices that are relevant, timely, job-embedded, and ongoing. Additionally, participants will gain insights into how they can develop their own expertise in this area to better support their school communities.


This session aligns with one of Cognia’s four key characteristics—Leadership for Learning—and addresses standards #7 through #15.


Educational leaders will leave the session inspired and motivated to explore ways to enhance high-quality teaching and learning, as well as overall organizational effectiveness, within their schools.
Speakers
avatar for Oktay Ince

Oktay Ince

Assistant Principal of Academics, STEM, SOH - HSA Columbus High
Oktay Ince is the Assistant Principal of Academics responsible for STEM education at HSA Columbus High School. A recipient of numerous prestigious national and international educator fellowships, grants, and awards, Mr. Ince is passionate about bringing high-quality STEM education... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Wildrye

11:10am CDT

Preparing Schools for STEM and CTE LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
This session, led by Mr. Zen from HSA Columbus High School, provides a detailed roadmap for schools aiming to achieve STEM designation. It outlines the pre-application process, including site visits to STEM schools, reading relevant literature, and initiating discussions with the administration to align STEM with the school culture. A strong emphasis is placed on PBLWorks training for both administrators and teachers to build foundational knowledge in project-based learning.
The session also covers strategic planning elements such as assigning a STEM coordinator, adjusting schedules to allow for collaboration, and establishing incentives for teacher engagement. Communication strategies like staff meetings and parent letters are highlighted to ensure community support.
Finally, the presentation reflects on the school’s journey through Cognia accreditation (2020) and obtaining ODE STEM Designation (2021), sharing insights into challenges faced and the importance of maintaining consistency and flexibility during the transition.
Speakers
avatar for Ugur Zengince

Ugur Zengince

Principal, SOH - HSA Columbus High
Ugur Zengince is an experienced school leader with a strong background in STEM education, Career Technical Education, and charter school development. As Principal of Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School, he has led initiatives that earned the school a STEM designation and... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
Lilac

1:00pm CDT

General Session: Strengthening Coaching and Leader Partnerships LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
*A deeper dive into partnerships now that everyone has received "foundations" (either in October or earlier today).
*It is essential that ALL leaders in the region sit side by side to hear common messaging and plan of action.
Tuesday June 17, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Red Oak A

3:15pm CDT

Coaches' Wrap-Up (Only Coaches)
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Red Oak A

3:15pm CDT

Group Talk w/All DTL, APA, CSAD, Regional STEM Coordinators LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Trillium

3:15pm CDT

Group Talk w/ Board Members LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
DM

Dr. Murphy

Chief Strategic Growth & Communications Officer
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Arrowhead

3:15pm CDT

Group Talk w/ Aspiring Leaders LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
DO

Dr. Owens

Director of Professional Development
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Wildrye

3:15pm CDT

Group Talk w/ External Affairs Directors LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
JU

Jonah Uslu

Creative Director
avatar for Kelly Bertog

Kelly Bertog

Director of Marketing, Central Office
Kelly Bertog is a marketing professional with nearly 20 years experience in digital marketing, advertising, content, and ecommerce. He currently serves as the Director of Marketing for Concept Schools. Prior to this role, Kelly serviced as the Founder and CEO of YOURS Non-Alcoholic... Read More →
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Violet

3:15pm CDT

Group Talk w/All Alumni Coordinators LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Sam Davis

Sam Davis

Director of College & Career Success
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Hollyhock

3:15pm CDT

Group Talk w/All APSCs LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
IH

Idil Hassan

Director of SEL & School Culture
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Hazelnut

3:15pm CDT

Group Talk w/All Principals, Superintendents, Asst Superintendents LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Lilac

3:15pm CDT

Group Talk w/APOs, Regional Operation Managers LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for David Disli

David Disli

Chief Operations Officer
Tuesday June 17, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bluestem

4:00pm CDT

Aspiring Leaders and Mentors Reflection Check-In LIMITED
Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Red Oak A
 
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