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Keynote Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Human-Centered Leadership Strategist, Executive Coach & Author
The Limitless Leader LLC
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mary Hemphill
Human-Centered Leadership Strategist, Executive Coach & Author
The Limitless Leader LLC
Dr. Mary Hemphill is a human-centered leadership strategist who equips executives,
educators, and industry leaders with the tools to navigate complexity, drive innovation, and lead with authenticity. With over 20 years of experience spanning education, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship, she specializes in actionable leadership strategies that create lasting impact.
As the CEO & Founder of The Limitless Leader LLC, Dr. Hemphill empowers individuals and organizations to identify, ignite, and illuminate their leadership potential through high-impact coaching, consulting, and executive workshops. She has worked with thousands of professionals, guiding them in designing human-centered strategies that enhance culture, performance, and transformation.
Dr. Hemphill’s leadership journey includes serving as North Carolina’s first State Director of Computer Science, Chief Academic Officer, and an adjunct professor of Leadership Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. She has been a driving force behind large-scale strategic initiatives, digital transformation, and leadership development at state and national levels.
Her thought leadership is widely recognized—she was named one of District
Administration’s Top 100 Education Influencers and is featured on EdTech Digest’s Top 100 Influencers for 2023-24. In 2024, she was also honored as a Finalist for the EdTech Digest Leadership Award. Dr. Hemphill is a Senior Fellow at The Center for Model Schools, where she advises on leadership strategy, organizational culture, and innovation.
Beyond her leadership work, she is a Forbes contributor, where she writes on human-centered leadership, mentorship, and innovation. She is also the author of The One-Minute Meeting: Creating Student Stakeholders in Schools, a bestselling guide for school and district leaders seeking to elevate engagement and impact.
At the core of Dr. Hemphill’s work is a commitment to redefining leadership for the
future—where people, purpose, and strategy align to create limitless impact.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Phil Januszewski
Phil Januszewski is a nationally recognized keynote speaker who empowers the “givers” of the world to flourish personally so they can create greater impact professionally; all while avoiding burnout, boredom, and cynicism.
A 20-year educator turned full-time motivator, Phil blends science, storytelling, and humor to inspire audiences to recharge their energy and reignite their purpose. With a background in chemistry, a master’s in teaching leadership, and a certification in positive education, he lives out his mission of creating and spreading happiness through motivation, education, and entertainment; all with a little extra tattoo ink and a whole lot of heart.
2026 IPA GOLF OUTING
2026 Exhibitors
American Red Cross Blood Services/Red Cross Clubs
2200 W. Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Contact: Gwen Bartoluzzi
gwendolyn.bartoluzzi@redcross.org
309-229-6223
College is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.
An Army ROTC Scholarship will cover up to your students’ full tuition and teach them valuable leadership skills that they’ll use as an Army Officer after graduation. Help them decide to lead today.
100 N. University Street
Normal, IL 61761
Contact: Jeremy DeMarb
309-287-1529
At Carson Dellosa Education, an IXL Learning company, we are dedicated to supporting educators, students, and their families in every way possible, wherever that may be. Our extensive range of tailored school solutions, designed to address critical areas such as kindergarten readiness, math preparedness, social emotional learning, literacy support, STEM, Family Engagement and more, caters to the specific needs of students in grades PreK to 8th grade. We invite you to visit our booth and discover firsthand how our solutions can elevate your student’s educational outcomes and overall success.
657-A Brigham Road
Greensboro, NC 27409
Contact: Kerry Walters
800-321-0943
1400 E Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Contact: Cindy Rose
630-592-4200
Discovery Education
Our engaging, effective, and easy-to-use education platform helps every school district accelerate student growth, scale teacher impact, and motivate learning every day. Industry-leading educational content, digital-first curriculum, personalized learning programs, and time-saving instructional tools enhance teaching and learning across core subjects.
4350 Congress Street, Suite 700
Charlotte, NC 28209
Contact: Lisa Womack
800-323-9084
ECRA Group is a premier research and analytics consulting firm that helps educational leaders improve student outcomes by adopting more evidence-based practices. ECRA is an ISBE approved IL-Empower professional learning partner. ECRA'S predictive analytics and AI models empower K-12 leaders to make evidence-based decisions with confidence.
909 W. Euclid Ave., #635
Arlington Heights, IL 60006
Contact: Betsy Gharagozlou
847-318-0072
Put your hallways in your hands with Edlastics' digital hall-pass application. Student-created passes—reinforced by daily/weekly limits, meetup blocking, and live hallway data—mean less work for teachers and fewer headaches for admins, while our Flex/RTI scheduler preserves student choice and gives teachers instant override control.
PO BOX 1201
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Contact: Josh Kleinmaus
920-517-4011
Educational Environments (Frank Cooney Company) is a market-leading furniture dealer specializing in 21st-century learning spaces, with over 55 years of experience. We work to bring furniture and design solutions that embrace movement, flexibility, and collaboration; partnering with leading manufacturers and A&D to create the highest quality and most innovative learning spaces. Our office and showroom are in the Chicago Metro Area, but we serve clients throughout the state of Illinois and other states for special projects.
700 Touhy Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60008
Contact: Patrick Gaeger
6306948800
EvaluWise® is the single most effective digital tool for streamlining and improving the teacher evaluation process, regardless of the evaluation model you are using. This tool makes data entry as simple and easy as possible. Built from the ground up by administrators and teachers who understand the real-world demands of educators, EvaluWise® improves the accuracy, usefulness and effectiveness of all evaluation types.
7156 Caton Farm Road
Plainfield, IL 60586
Contact: Tara Ehlers
815-725-5510
Franklin Covey
FranklinCovey Educational Services partners with schools and districts to build strong leadership, culture, and academic systems that drive lasting results. Grounded in proven frameworks like Leader in Me, their approach develops both students and educators as leaders, strengthens school culture, and aligns practices to improve outcomes. Through coaching, professional learning, and implementation support, they help organizations create high-trust environments where people perform at their best and students thrive.
Contact: Bhavna Sharma-Lewis
630-670-4140
Founded in 1945, Horace Mann Insurance Companies offer auto, home, and life insurance, along with retirement strategies and financial wellness education for educators. We understand the educational community and are committed to providing practical solutions to help address the challenges members face every day.
1 Horace Mann Plaza
Springfield, IL 62715-0001
Contact: Rob Curtis
association.relations@horacemann.com
855-393-7508
133 S. 4th Street, Suite 203
Springfield, IL 62701
Contact: Ryan Nevius
618-203-3993
Since 1986, the Illinois AfterSchool Network (IAN) has served as the statewide professional membership association for those who work with and for youth in Expanded Learning settings. IAN strengthens youth outcomes by developing and supporting the workforce through training and networking opportunities. IAN delivers live, interactive, and engaging professional development—virtually and in-person—for staff at every level, from new recruits to seasoned leaders. We are proud to be the state affiliate of the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) and actively collaborate with partner organizations, trainers, researchers, and communities to elevate the ELO field across Illinois.
2201 Toronto Road, Suite 174
Springfield, IL 62712
Contact: Gwyndolyn Moss
773-316-6919
Devoted to the School Business Management Profession
108 Carroll Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-440-6670
The Illinois Athletic Directors Association empowers and equips athletic administrators to lead education-based athletics with equity and excellence. We foster professional growth, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration while providing resources, training, and a strong statewide network that supports the well-being, leadership, and success of every athletic director and the student-athletes they serve.
708 W. Park Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
Contact: Mike Morris
630-846-2010
To provide educational courses for undergraduates and experienced teachers in the State of Illinois seeking to obtain a teaching endorsement in Safety and Driver Education.
721 Penn Boulevard
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Contact: Steve Scott
847-476-3684
Governing body for middle school/junior high school athletic and activities in Illinois.
1015 Maple Hill Road
Bloomington, IL 61761
309-829-0114
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA provides retired educators with a collective voice to advocate for their rights, pensions and benefits. The IRTA works to improve retirement security, ensuring that retired teachers receive fair treatment and access to vital services.Membership also provides access to resources, networking opportunities, and discounts on various products and services. By joining IRTA,retirees strengthen the association’s ability to influence policy changes that affect educators and their families.
828 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62704
Contact: Brooke Serbousek
217-523-8488
The Illinois SLD Support Project is a grant-funded project through the Illinois State Board of Education in partnership with Eastern Illinois University and Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education. We offer free professional learning opportunities to educators and school personnel to improve outcomes for students with specific learning disabilities in Illinois. Sign up at sldsupports.org for webinars, trainings, and event updates.
5837 Park Drive
Charleston, IL 61920
Contact: Louise Dechovitz
844-999-9001 ext. 1365
The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF) empowers diverse cohorts of learners to foster real-world change as impactful leaders across education, nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations, and policy work.
Campus Box 5900
Normal, IL 61790
Contact: Lindsey Hall
309-438-1301
education.illinoisstate.edu/academics/educational-administration-foundations
IXL’s acclaimed all-in-one teaching and learning platform is used by 1 in 4 students nationwide. Our comprehensive, standards-aligned PK-12 curriculum adapts to each student, providing targeted instruction and analytics. With a next-generation assessment suite featuring the LevelUpTM Diagnostic, educators have everything they need to maximize learning for every student.
777 Mariners Island Boulevard
San Mateo, CA 94404
Contact: Ryan Knott
855-255-8800
School photography
650 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 304
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Contact: Jacque Hopper
630-674-6825
OneRoom and RISE designs, implements, and integrates collaborative learning environments for all learning levels with video conferencing technology solutions to bring districts closer together to encourage teacher and course sharing for schools.
3130 Chatham Road, Suite C
Springfield, IL 62704
Contact: Courtnie Mullen
708-341-8530
Presentation Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1990 and has an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau. We work almost exclusively with schools and have tailored our systems to fit perfectly into the K-12 market. Our products include the ColorPro Ultra Family of Poster Makers, the CoolLam 25” non-heat and non-electric laminator, and the Recognizer Ultra Cutout, Sign, Award and Recognition System.
PO Box 159
Buckner, KY 40010
800-280-7809
For over 25 years, School Life has been dedicated to the overall betterment of today’s youth all across North America. A company built by educators for educators, we are the home of Brag Tags® and specialize in fully customizable rewards, incentives, swag and school solutions.
17021 Seven Pines Drive
Spring, TX 77379
Contact: Ross Braun
765-625-0269
Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) offers CAEP-accredited online graduate education programs built for educators who are ready to step into leadership. Whether you are preparing to become a principal, grow as a teacher leader, or expand your instructional expertise, SIUE provides a flexible path to help you move forward.
Online graduate educational administration degrees include MSEd and EdS programs with specializations in Principal Preparation and Teacher Leader. SIUE also offers master’s programs in Curriculum & Instruction and Instructional Technology.
Designed for working professionals, SIUE’s programs are fully online and asynchronous, with 7-week courses, multiple start dates, and pay-as-you-go tuition. Many students can complete their degree in as few as 12 months, making SIUE a practical, high-quality choice for educators ready to take the next step in their careers.
Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Contact: Christina Cole
(773)519-5417
Virco is a leading American manufacturer of durable, high-quality furniture designed for educational environments and beyond. With a legacy of innovation and craftsmanship, Virco specializes in producing ergonomic seating, desks, tables, and multipurpose furnishings that support comfort, productivity, and long-term use. Known for its commitment to sustainability and domestic manufacturing, Virco combines modern design with dependable performance, making it a trusted partner for schools, institutions, and organizations across the country.
2027 Harpers Way
Torrance, CA 90501
Contact: Chase McHugh
800-448-4726
Hotels
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette: $189 per night
Book by September 18
Complimentary parking
Courtyard by Marriott Peoria Downtown: $169 per night
Book by October 1
Complimentary parking
$152 per night
Last Day to Book: September 27
Platinum Sponsors
AMBA protects associations and affinity groups with insurance and benefits by offering wide-ranging coverage and products to retirees, professionals, individuals and families.
6034 W. Courtyard Drive, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78730
Contact: Dorothy Walton
312-952-6353
Books Are Fun is bridging the literacy gap and building our student's home libraries with Book Blast. We are inspiring more lifelong readers by putting at least one new, popular book in the hands of every student at your school. It's our mission and our guarantee. Books Are Fun has been committed to bringing the hottest books to adults and children across the United States for nearly 30 years.
Contact: Bob Davis
ECRA Group is a premier research and analytics consulting firm that helps educational leaders improve student outcomes by adopting more evidence-based practices. ECRA is an ISBE approved IL-Empower professional learning partner. ECRA'S predictive analytics and AI models empower K-12 leaders to make evidence-based decisions with confidence.
909 W. Euclid Ave., #635
Arlington Heights, IL 60006
Contact: Betsy Gharagozlou
847-318-0072
Founded in 1945, Horace Mann Insurance Companies offer auto, home, and life insurance, along with retirement strategies and financial wellness education for educators. We understand the educational community and are committed to providing practical solutions to help address the challenges members face every day.
1 Horace Mann Plaza
Springfield, IL 62715-0001
Contact: Rob Curtis
association.relations@horacemann.com
855-393-7508
2940 Baker Drive, Springfield, IL 62703
Springfield, IL 62703
Contact: Sydnee Sturdivant
sydnee.sturdivant@ilprincipals.org
2173219573
The pCard provides rebates to schools that could not be obtained separately.
108 Carroll Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115
The School of Education at UIS provides undergraduate and graduate coursework for education programs and licensure.
1 University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703
Contact: Christie Magoulias
217-494-3546
Gold Sponsors
School photography
650 W. Grand Avenue, Suite 304
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Contact: Jacque Hopper
630-674-6825
Virco is a leading American manufacturer of durable, high-quality furniture designed for educational environments and beyond. With a legacy of innovation and craftsmanship, Virco specializes in producing ergonomic seating, desks, tables, and multipurpose furnishings that support comfort, productivity, and long-term use. Known for its commitment to sustainability and domestic manufacturing, Virco combines modern design with dependable performance, making it a trusted partner for schools, institutions, and organizations across the country.
2027 Harpers Way
Torrance, CA 90501
Contact: Chase McHugh
800-448-4726
Silver Sponsors
College is expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.
An Army ROTC Scholarship will cover up to your students’ full tuition and teach them valuable leadership skills that they’ll use as an Army Officer after graduation. Help them decide to lead today.
100 N. University Street
Normal, IL 61761
Contact: Jeremy DeMarb
309-287-1529
Bronze Sponsors
Contact: Denise Gamble
DLA Architects: Shaping Learning Environments Through Innovative Design
DLA Architects, an architectural firm based in Itasca, Illinois, has been transforming educational spaces for over 40 years. Specializing in the design of state-of-the-art school facilities, we provide a comprehensive range of services from Facility Assessment and Long-Range Planning to Renovations to the design of Additions or new structures.We believe that "Form Follows Learning" and we take the time to truly understand our clients' vision, mission, and pedagogy. By incorporating this insight into our designs, we ensure that every design solution we create inspires learning.
Recognized nationally for our expertise in educational architecture, DLA Architects is also among the top architecture design firms in the Midwest. But it's not just our accolades that make us stand out - it's our company culture. We believe in working hard and having fun, creating a positive and engaging environment for our team and clients alike.
Two Pierce Place, Suite 1300
Itasca, IL 60143
Contact: Carrie Matlock, AIA, NCARB, LEED ®AP BD+C
847-742-4063
Educational Environments (Frank Cooney Company) is a market-leading furniture dealer specializing in 21st-century learning spaces, with over 55 years of experience. We work to bring furniture and design solutions that embrace movement, flexibility, and collaboration; partnering with leading manufacturers and A&D to create the highest quality and most innovative learning spaces. Our office and showroom are in the Chicago Metro Area, but we serve clients throughout the state of Illinois and other states for special projects.
700 Touhy Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60008
Contact: Patrick Gaeger
6306948800
Franklin Covey
FranklinCovey Educational Services partners with schools and districts to build strong leadership, culture, and academic systems that drive lasting results. Grounded in proven frameworks like Leader in Me, their approach develops both students and educators as leaders, strengthens school culture, and aligns practices to improve outcomes. Through coaching, professional learning, and implementation support, they help organizations create high-trust environments where people perform at their best and students thrive.
Contact: Bhavna Sharma-Lewis
630-670-4140
In Illinois districts across the state, every educator deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. The IL Affinity Group Network (IL-AGN) helps make that possible through a vibrant network of authentic, inclusive, intersectional spaces for educators of marginalized communities across Illinois to build community, share experiences, and lead purposefully by supporting each other, sharing resources, and fostering growth.
Chicago, IL
Contact: Clarissa Williams
847-337-0747
IASPA's Mission: We support the human resource professionals who support our schools. Our goal is to connect human resource leaders committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, professional staff.
1770 S. Randall Road, Suite A #104
Geneva, IL 60134
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA provides retired educators with a collective voice to advocate for their rights, pensions and benefits. The IRTA works to improve retirement security, ensuring that retired teachers receive fair treatment and access to vital services.Membership also provides access to resources, networking opportunities, and discounts on various products and services. By joining IRTA,retirees strengthen the association’s ability to influence policy changes that affect educators and their families.
828 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62704
Contact: Brooke Serbousek
217-523-8488
The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF) empowers diverse cohorts of learners to foster real-world change as impactful leaders across education, nonprofits, nongovernmental organizations, and policy work.
Campus Box 5900
Normal, IL 61790
Contact: Lindsey Hall
309-438-1301
education.illinoisstate.edu/academics/educational-administration-foundations
As The Most Trusted Partner in Celebrating Moments That Matter, the essence of our mission is conveyed with three simple words: Capture. Celebrate. Inspire. It’s all about recognizing life’s most important moments, and inspiring the creation and celebration of even more. Commemorating milestones takes many forms. Whether it’s the custom graduation announcements that spread the news to loved ones far and wide, that perfectly-framed diploma radiating with pride, or the tassel hanging from your rearview mirror, we honor the stories written by you. These are your moments that matter.
122 W. Walnut Street
Chatham, IL 62704-7100
Contact: Todd Lawrence
217-483-8989
PTMA Financial Solutions is the result of the recent merger between the PMA Companies and Public Trust Advisors, LLC. This enhanced, added brand provides a comprehensive platform of treasury, cash, and liquidity management solutions, in addition to municipal advisory and other financial products and services to public entities and financial institutions nationwide.
Contact: Tammie Schallmo
630-657-6446
For over 25 years, School Life has been dedicated to the overall betterment of today’s youth all across North America. A company built by educators for educators, we are the home of Brag Tags® and specialize in fully customizable rewards, incentives, swag and school solutions.
17021 Seven Pines Drive
Spring, TX 77379
Contact: Ross Braun
765-625-0269
Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) offers CAEP-accredited online graduate education programs built for educators who are ready to step into leadership. Whether you are preparing to become a principal, grow as a teacher leader, or expand your instructional expertise, SIUE provides a flexible path to help you move forward.
Online graduate educational administration degrees include MSEd and EdS programs with specializations in Principal Preparation and Teacher Leader. SIUE also offers master’s programs in Curriculum & Instruction and Instructional Technology.
Designed for working professionals, SIUE’s programs are fully online and asynchronous, with 7-week courses, multiple start dates, and pay-as-you-go tuition. Many students can complete their degree in as few as 12 months, making SIUE a practical, high-quality choice for educators ready to take the next step in their careers.
Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Contact: Christina Cole
(773)519-5417
Stifel is the leading underwriter of school bonds in Illinois and assists school districts in solving funding needs for capital projects from small to multi-millions of dollars.
3201 W. White Oaks Drive, Suite 102
Springfield, IL 62704
Contact: Anne Noble
618-301-7136