Administrators' Days 2025

Administrators' Days
Younes Conference Center North - Kearney, NE
July 23-25, 2025
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We're excited to welcome you to the ADMINISTRATORS' DAYS 2025 in Kearney!  This annual event for all Nebraska School Administrators provides the opportunity to gain the latest information and development on issues schools are dealing with in Nebraska, motivation from national speakers, and connect with other educational leaders and vendors. 

Keynote Speakers:

Thursday Morning

Erin King 

They call her “The Energy Expert.”  After a serious health scare, three-time entrepreneur Erin King put her entire life on pause, and spent a full year conducting the world’s largest study on personal human energy management alongside a team of award-winning PhD researchers. Fast forward to today, and King is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading personal energy management experts. SUCCESS Magazine named her one of their “Top 10 Must-See MotivationalSpeakers of 2024” alongside Mel Robbins and Jay Shetty. As the creator of The Energy Exam®, the world’s first scientific assessment for personal humanenergy, King has been hired by Google, Disney, The Academy Awards, VISA, Adobe, and even the United States Navy to unlock peak performance, transformational leadership and more intentional living. King has delivered standing-ovation keynotes from Bali to Amsterdam and everywhere in between. Her peak performance insights have been featured in Forbes, among other global publications and her podcast consistently ranks in the top 1% of all downloads on iTunes.

The Energy Instinct: Tap Into Your Natural Power for Transformative Leadership

Leadership in today’s complex and ever-changing world demands more than strategy and execution—it requires connection, influence, and the ability to ignite the best in others. But what if the secret to transformative leadership lies not in doing more, but in aligning with the natural energy dynamics that drive you and your team?

In this groundbreaking keynote, Erin King, acclaimed researcher and creator of The Energy Exam, introduces leaders to a revolutionary approach to energy management that goes beyond self-care—it’s about harnessing their radically unique “energy instinct”. Backed by insights from a study of over 10,000 professionals, Erin reveals the five distinct energy types—Kinetic, Generative, Rigorous, Responsive, and Synergistic—and how leaders can use this framework to inspire action, create buy-in, and empower thriving teams.

This isn’t just about personal energy; it’s about energetic compatibility. By understanding what charges and drains you and your team, you can create a leadership culture that is productive, deeply harmonious, and resilient. Whether leading through high-stakes challenges, driving innovation, or managing a multi-generational workforce, The Energy Instinct offers a fresh, actionable roadmap to elevate your leadership impact.

Thomas C. Murray

Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, a project of All4Ed located in Washington, D.C. He has testified before the United States Congress and has worked alongside that body, the US Senate, the White House, the US Department of Education and state departments of education, corporations, and school districts throughout the country to implement student-centered learning while helping to lead Future Ready Schools and Digital Learning Day. As ASCD best-selling author, Murray serves as a regular conference keynote, was named one of the "Top 100 Influencers in Education" by District Administration in 2024, the "2018 National/Global EdTech Leader of the Year," by EdTech Digest, the "2017 Education Thought Leader of the Year," one of "20 to Watch" by NSBA in 2016, and the "Education Policy Person of the Year" by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2015. His best-selling book, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools, Today, co-authored with Eric Sheninger and published by ASCD, was released in June 2017. His most recent book, Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime, is also a best seller.

Before moving to his role in Washingto, D.C ., Murray served as an elementary teacher, secondary teacher, middle school principal, elementary principal, and at the district level in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He is most passionate about creating cultures of innovation where teachers are empowered to create the types of learning experiences today's modern learners need to thrive. In addition to his role at Future Ready Schools, Murray works directly with school and district leaders for administrative retreats, opening convocations, and professional learning days. You can connect with Tom at thomascmurray.com and on various social media channels.

Creating a Culture of Innovation, Empathy, and Joy!

The past few years have brought uncertainty at every turn, creating significant anxiety and a loss of sleep for school leaders, regardless of position. As we work to innovate and transform the learning experience, how can we create a culture where both students and staff can thrive? How can we work to overcome fear and fail forward when things don't go as planned? Grounded in relationships and built upon a culture for learning, cultures of innovation, empathy, and joy respect the hidden stories within each individual and are learner-centered by design. Join this fun and interactive keynote by award-winning educator and best-selling author, Thomas C. Murray, for a lot of laughs paired with practical and proven strategies that you can immediately implement with your team. Regardless of what happens outside our school walls, together, we can work to create meaningful opportunities for those we serve when we hyper-focus on the things that matter most. The work is hard, but our kids are worth it!

Conference Agenda

Wednesday, July 23

Thursday, July 24

Friday, July 25

Thursday Social Events

Start Thursday off strong with Administratros in Action - a great way to get moving and give back! Lace up for a one-mile walk or run from Younes to Yanney and back, all in supportort of charity! Thanks to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, every participant means a donation to this meaningful cause. Sign up, step out, and make a difference!

Administrator Reception: Join us for a laid-back evening reception starting at 6:30! Enjoy refreshments, casual conversation, and some friendly competition with games of cornhole. A DJ will be spinning tunes to keep the vibe fun and relaxed - it's the perfect way to unwind and connect.

Music Bingo and Karaoke: Don't miss out on the fun - grab a bingo card and find your seat by 8:00 as Brad Luce and Colin Bargen bring the energy with a round of Music Bingo! Get ready for a night full of great tunes, prize giveaways, and a battle forbragging rights. We'll wrap up the night with karaoke - whether you're belting it out or singing along from your seat, it's sure to be blast!