Combined Hospitality & Tourism Summer Conference for BFM and FCS Teachers: Full Schedule

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8:00am MDT

FCS & BFM Business with a Keynote from Brad Wilson, CEO of 2034 SLC Organization

Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MDT

Auditorium

Information on Utah CTE Durable Skills and a Keynote from Brad Wilson, CEO of the 2034 SLC Olympic Organization.

Speakers

Racheal Routt

BFM Ed Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Racheal Routt is the Utah state CTE specialist for BFM education.

Lola Shipp Evans

FCS Ed Specialist, Utah State Board of Education

Friday June 13, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Auditorium

General Session

9:05am MDT

Digital Marketing Course Update

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT

H811

Digital Marketing Revisions

Speakers

Charity Richins is a Business and Marketing Teacher at North Summit High School. Before teaching, she worked in the private sector as a COO for a Tech Company and Marketing Agency in Boston working with fortune 500 brands and influencers. Charity is the current chairmen of the... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT
H811

BFM Session

9:05am MDT

Entrepreneurship Class: Resource Sharing Time!

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT

B109

Come glean some new resources to spruce up your Entrepreneurship class.

Speakers

Marci Porter

BFM Educator, Davis School District

20 years of teaching in WA + UT | Business + Marketing classes | Love DECA! | National Board Certified (hardest thing I have ever done mentally) | 2 Bachelors + MBA

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT
B109

BFM Session

9:05am MDT

FBLA General Meeting

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT

H807

A session for all FBLA advisors. Receive updates on the FBLA competitions and state initiatives, future dates for fall leadership conferences, and other statewide FBLA activities.

Speakers

Duke Di Stefano

State Advisor, FBLA

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT
H807

BFM Session

9:05am MDT

Make ServSafe Manager Curriculum More Engaging

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT

B121

Overwhelmed by the ServSafe Manager Curriculum? Do your students complain every time you pull out the textbook? Come see how I engage students in the curriculum using a variety of resources and projects. Please come prepared to participate in a discussion about what works in your classroom as well.

Speakers

Mandi Jensen

Teacher, Canyons School District

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT
B121

FCS Session

9:05am MDT

Restaurants, Cafes, Oh My!

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT

B106

Ideas on how to run a Cafe/Restaurant Day in your advanced Culinary/ProStart classes. We will cover the details of scheduling, promotion, sign-ups, preparing in advance and managing both the front of house and back of house.

Speakers

Leslie Brock

Teacher, Herriman High School

I teach ProStart, Culinary 1 and Baking & Pastry at Herriman and previously taught middle school for 11 years. I had the honor of being named the Utah ProStart Teacher of the for 2024. Consecutive Seasons

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT
B106

FCS Session

9:05am MDT

Earn CTE Endorsements with Utah Microcredentials

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT

B119

Come find out how to earn CTE endorsements with Utah Microcredentials! Microcredentials are personalized, self-paced competency-based learning for teachers. With microcredentials, you don't have to leave your classroom to earn your endorsement, and you are earning USBE credit in the process.

Amy will show you how to access and earn microcredentials. She'll even give you a voucher to earn your first microcredential for free!

Speakers

Amy Coray

Professional Learning Supervisor/Utah Microcredentials Co-Manager, Davis SD

Amy Coray is a professional learning supervisor and Utah Microcredentials co-manager working in Davis School District. Before coming to her current position, she taught for five years in elementary school and then made the switch to teaching CTE, where she spent four teachers in junior... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT
B119

General Session

9:05am MDT

Greater Zion Tourism

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT

H806

Come learn about the Greater Zion Tourism organization and the great initiatives and programs they have in Southern Utah!

Speakers

Matthew Watson

Customer Relations Manager, Greater Zion Tourism

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT
H806

General Session

9:05am MDT

Myths and Facts of the SMART Snack program

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT

H809

Come learn about the many myths and the facts of the SMART Snack program for school stores and selling food during the school day.

Speakers

Kathleen Maag

Program Manager, School Support, Utah State Board of Education

Kathleen Maag is a Child Nutrition Programs Sr. Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. She has been at the agency for six years and has enjoyed every part of it. She is the current lead on Smart Snacks in Schools program requirement and oversees the CTE Fundraiser Exemption... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT
H809

General Session

9:05am MDT

UVU's Hospitality & Tourism Program

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT

H808

Come learn more about Utah Valley University's Hospitality & Tourism program, its initiatives, and how to inspire the next generation of H&T professionals.

Speakers

Doug Miller

Professor, Utah Valley University

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 10:00am MDT
H808

General Session

9:05am MDT

Cooking Proteins like a Pro

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 11:10am MDT

B123- Culinary Lab

We want to ensure you understand gauging doneness and cooking various proteins for industry application. Help your students cook proteins like a pro! Lottery giveaways, industry discounts, and come learn from a world champion chef Nate Benson.

Speakers

Monica Milburn

Teacher, Orem High School

Monica has been involved in Family and Consumer Science Education since junior high when she joined FCCLA. Monica currently teaches Foods 1/Culinary 1/ProStart at Orem High.

Nate Benson

Friday June 13, 2025 9:05am - 11:10am MDT
B123- Culinary Lab

FCS Session

9:30am MDT

BYU Fan Experience Tour (Limited to 20 Attendees)

Friday June 13, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

On Location

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED!

Limited to 20 attendees. Meet outside Gate 5 (NW corner) of LaVell Edwards Stadium. Park in the lot immediately west of the stadium (Lot 45 on Google Maps). 1880 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84604. Attendees will need to leave the conference location by 8:30 to arrive on time at the Stadium and leave promptly at 10:30 am in time to eat lunch before the afternoon sessions begin at 12:05 pm.

Friday June 13, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
On Location

Tour

Sign-up Form https://forms.gle/4FCS71aVNVjh1iuDA

9:30am MDT

The Ruth Theater (limited to 20 Attendees)

Friday June 13, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT

On Location

TOUR SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED!
The Ruth Theater
401 S Pleasant Grove Blvd, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

See the beautiful new facility at the DoTerra Campus. Welcome to the new home of Utah County's premier live theater! This $55 million dollar facility marks a new era of world-class theater in Utah and a significant investment into the local economy. The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater will bring together the best of Utah talent, creating a home for the arts that will endure for years to come.

Learn about the Ruth
https://youtu.be/zWrej-qtiK0

Friday June 13, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am MDT
On Location

Tour

Sign-up Form https://forms.gle/prPETyro883nsaV86

10:00am MDT

Snack Break

Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 10:15am MDT

A Hall Entrance

Friday June 13, 2025 10:00am - 10:15am MDT
A Hall Entrance

General Session

10:15am MDT

BFM Capstone Course Updates & Lesson Ideas

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT

B109

Be one of the first to see the updated course for Business, Finance, and Marketing Capstone class. We will also share class structure and lesson ideas for this course.

Speakers

Marci Porter

BFM Educator, Davis School District

20 years of teaching in WA + UT | Business + Marketing classes | Love DECA! | National Board Certified (hardest thing I have ever done mentally) | 2 Bachelors + MBA

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT
B109

BFM Session

10:15am MDT

Exploring Business, Finance, and Marketing Course Update

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT

H806

Course update on the revision of the Exploring Business, Finance, and Marketing course.

Speakers

Nate Moffet

BFM Educator, Washington County SD

Nate Moffett has been a Business Educator for 15 years, including time teaching in Dubai and Thailand. He loves teaching students to make money! He has spent the last five years teaching in beautiful St. George, Utah, gateway to Zion National Park. On the side, Nate works for Horace... Read More →

Megan Reese

BFM Educator, Jordan SD

Heather Woffinden

BFM Educator, Alpine School District

I teach a lot of fun classes: College and Career Awareness, Computer Technology, Keyboarding, Exploring Business and Marketing, as well as being a computer programming advisor for our after school STEM club. I just finished my first year of teaching at Joel P Jensen Middle School... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT
H806

BFM Session

10:15am MDT

FBLA Advisory Board Meeting (Invitation Only)

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT

H807

A session for the elected FBLA advisory board. This session is by invitation only.

Speakers

Duke Di Stefano

State Advisor, FBLA

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT
H807

BFM Session

10:15am MDT

Fun and Practical Activities for the Hospitality and Tourism classroom

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT

H811

Explore fun, engaging, and practical activity ideas for the Hospitality and Tourism class, along with strategies for incorporating them into specific Strands and Standards. Activities include creating travel vlogs, conducting classroom tours, incorporating food and cultural experiences, and integrating these activities across other CTE classes.

Speakers

Charity Richins

BFM Educator, North Summit SD

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT
H811

BFM Session

10:15am MDT

No Restaraunt? No Problem! Operating a Backdoor Bakery

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT

B106

Want to add meaning to your advanced classes but don't have a restaurant or cafe? Learn about 3 different methods I've used to run a bakery out of the back door of my classroom. I'll share all my tips for success as well as a few of our schools best-selling recipes.

Speakers

Deanna Farr

Teacher, Davis School District

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT
B106

FCS Session

10:15am MDT

Saving Money on Food- Lessons in Consumerism

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT

B108

Come enjoy some ideas and hands-on activities for teaching consumerism topics such as grocery shopping tips, cost per serving, name brands vs. store brands, etc.

Speakers

Valerie Aubrey

FCS teacher, Granite School District

College and Career Awareness FCS Exploration

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT
B108

FCS Session

10:15am MDT

CTE Endorsements 101

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT

B119

Come hear from April Painter, the CTE Endorsement Specialist, on all the exciting changes coming your way to get endorsed.

Speakers

April Painter

BFM Educator, USBE CTE

Did you know that financial literacy is a required part of the curriculum for all Utah students in grades K-12? (See Utah Code 53E-3-505: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53E/Chapter3/53E-3-S505.html). To make this accessible and effective, USBE has partnered with the State Treasu... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT
B119

General Session

10:15am MDT

Hotel and Resort Management at Utah Tech University

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT

H808

Utah Tech University’s Hotel and Resort Management program prepares students for exciting careers in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic industries. In this session, I will explore the importance of hospitality education, the opportunities available to students, and how high school educators can help guide students toward this rewarding field. We’ll also discuss industry trends, local partnerships, and ways for students to get involved early.
Topics to be covered:
· Overview of the Hotel and Resort Management program at Utah Tech University
· Importance of hospitality education in today’s economy
· Current challenges in the hospitality industry and in hospitality education
· Career opportunities and industries that hire our graduates
· Graduate placement rates and career outlook
· Unique program features:
· Pathways for high school students to enter the program

Speakers

Saeed Vaghan

Professor, Utah Tech University

Dr. Saeed Vayghan is an Assistant Professor and the founding coordinator of the Hotel and Resort Management program at Utah Tech University. He earned his Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on technology applications... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT
H808

General Session

10:15am MDT

Unlocking Personalized Competency-Based Learning with Nearpod

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT

H809

Is your school buzzing with the term PCBL? Join us in this dynamic session as we explore the exciting world of personalized competency-based learning. Discover what PCBL truly means, how it transforms traditional education, and why it’s the future of student-centered learning. Peek behind the curtain and see PCBL in action! Explore real-world examples and success stories that will ignite your curiosity. Learn how Nearpod seamlessly integrates with PCBL. From interactive lessons to formative assessments, Nearpod empowers educators to create engaging, personalized learning experiences. Ready to take the leap? We’ll guide you through practical strategies for implementing PCBL using Nearpod in your classroom. Don’t miss out—let’s embark on this transformative journey together!

Speakers

Kayla Towner

Product Manager and Senior Technical Specialist, UEN - Utah Education Network

Kayla Towner, a tech enthusiast, is the Product Manager & Technology Specialist at the Utah Education Network (UEN). She loves spending time with her family - playing soccer ⚽️, listening to audiobooks 📚, hiking 🥾, & adventuring around Utah 🏔️. She’s passionate about... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am MDT
H809

General Session

11:10am MDT

Lunch - Zaos

Friday June 13, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT

Cafeteria

Friday June 13, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT
Cafeteria

General Session

12:05pm MDT

Repositioning the Hospitality Industry for the Next Generation

Friday June 13, 2025 12:05pm - 1:00pm MDT

Auditorium

In this session, Marc Brown, Executive Director of the J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute at the University of Utah, will share key insights gathered from two years of conversations with industry executives, community leaders, students, and academic innovators. His talk will challenge traditional perceptions of hospitality careers and demonstrate how the principles of hospitality—leadership, adaptability, service excellence, and experience design—are increasingly valued across diverse industries such as healthcare, technology, education, and real estate.

Marc will introduce the Institute’s unique, multidisciplinary approach to hospitality education, highlighting new programs designed to better prepare students for a dynamic and evolving job market. Faculty will be encouraged to broaden how they position hospitality opportunities to their students, viewing hospitality not just as a sector, but as a versatile, future-ready mindset and skill set. This session will inspire CTE educators to expand career pathways, connect hospitality to other disciplines, and empower the next generation of service-minded leaders.

Speakers

Marc Brown

Executive Director, The University of Utah

Isabel Corpus

Program Manager, University of Utah

Friday June 13, 2025 12:05pm - 1:00pm MDT
Auditorium

General Session

12:30pm MDT

Explore Utah Valley Conference & Event Center (Limit 20 attendees)

Friday June 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT

On Location

TOUR SIGN-UP REQUIRED!

Located in historic downtown Provo, the Utah Valley Convention Center offers 83,578 square feet of multifunctional event space enhanced by modern design elements, an abundance of natural light, and breathtaking mountain views. The UVCC was completed in 2012. The facility underwent a significant renovation in 2022.

The Center provides in-house Food and Beverage, Bar, Audiovisual, Electrical, and Decorating services. Free public wi-Fi is also offered. The Provo Marriott Hotel and Hyatt Place Provo are located across the street. Downtown Provo has approximately 70 restaurants of various ethnicities and types.

Tour address: 220 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601
Meet at the south side entrance and check at the Visitor Center offices. You will get to see both sides of this convention center, the front and back end, through this tour, and learn about tourism in Utah Valley!
Please see the attached file for approved parking. Center street parking is limited to two hours only.

Friday June 13, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
On Location

Tour

1:00pm MDT

DECA Board Meeting (By Invitation only)

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

H807

This session is by invitation only. DECA elected advisory committee members should attend.

Speakers

Jill Hess

State Advisor, Utah DECA

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
H807

BFM Session

1:00pm MDT

Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: Real-World Opportunities for Teen Innovators

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

B109

Join Teen Entrepreneur Association members Geary Page and Carson Cook as they share over five years of experience in creating opportunities that inspire and support the next generation of entrepreneurs. Discover how after-school programs, leveraged with both local and national resources, are creating pathways for young business leaders to thrive.

This session will cover
1. Pop-Up Markets that give students hands-on experience in selling products (good, services, or innovative ideas) and building real-world skills that go beyond the classroom.
2. How to create meaningful internship opportunities that not only benefit aspiring entrepreneurs but also provide hands-on learning and internship opportunities for students from other CTE pathways who want to gain experience working with teen-led businesses.
3. Communicating with mayors and chambers of commerce. Learn what to ask for, how to effectively communicate the needs of students and schools, and how to bridge the gap between educational perspectives and community/business mindsets.

Whether you're an educator, community leader, or industry professional, this session will provide practical insights and proven strategies to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in teens and help them build sustainable business ventures.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see how real-world experiences can empower students to become the business leaders of tomorrow!

www.teenentrepreneurship.org

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vpDnKG0qkBuFOjXxrKVAcat6lh1VwnxXxn-gL4JXRS0/edit?usp=sharing

Speakers

Carson Cook

BFM Educator, Alpine School District

Geary Page

BFM Educator, Alpine School District

Geary has invested 20 years in creating online resources for students and teachers. His websites and Canvas courses help other teachers elevate the level of learning in their classrooms without duplicating the effort. His prior experience with Canvas as an Adjunct Teacher at Salt... Read More →

TEA Summer Conference Presentation pptx

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
B109

BFM Session

1:00pm MDT

Event Planning & Management Resources Sharing Session

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

H811

A resource sharing session for the Event Planning & Management course.

Speakers

Nate Reese

BFM Educator, Alpine School District

Kami Elison

BFM Educator, Uintah SD

I am a Business and Marketing Teacher at Uintah High School. I have been teaching there for 8 years. I love CTE and love teaching the up and coming generation valuable skills and information that they will use in their life. I will be presenting the New Sports and Recreation Marketing... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
H811

BFM Session

1:00pm MDT

Creating competition-ready students

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

B123- Culinary Lab

Students learn at a higher level when they are given a change to compete. Come learn from students about building a competition worthy dish and how to help students grow, learn, lead and build resilience because of their experience in FCCLA, Prostart and classroom based competitions.

Speakers

Candace Wilson

District Specialist (Math, STEM, Literacy, etc.), Alpine School District

Candace Wilson has taught FCS for 20 years. She is passionate about the restaurant industry. She is an FCCLA adviser and enjoys working with students on competitions, FCCLA activities and service projects with her students.She teaches ProStart and has traveled to 5 national ProStart... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
B123- Culinary Lab

FCS Session

1:00pm MDT

Inclusive Cooking: Crafting a Classroom for All Diets

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

B121

In this class, teachers will gain practical strategies for accommodating students with special dietary needs, such as gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Drawing from five years of experience as a Foods teachers and personal insights as a Celiac (diagnosed 2 years ago), I'll share techniques for converting recipes and managing a diverse kitchen environment so all students can actively participate and thrive in the culinary arts classroom.

Speakers

Lyndze DuPape

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
B121

FCS Session

1:00pm MDT

Taste the Flavors

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

B106

Come see how I teach students about flavors and how they work together to make the foods that we love.

Speakers

Paige Wright

Alpine School District, Pleasant Grove High School

Paige Wright has been teaching at Alpine School District for 11 years. She is also an FCCLA adviser and District Foods/Culinary Collaboration leader.

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
B106

FCS Session

1:00pm MDT

Assessment in the Age of AI

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

B119

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming education, and as it becomes a bigger part of our classrooms, it’s time to reimagine how we assess student learning. Join this dynamic session where we’ll explore the exciting opportunities AI brings, tackle its challenges, and dive into innovative, game-changing assessment strategies. Discover fresh ways to truly gauge your students' mastery and potential, empowering you to elevate learning in bold new directions!

Speakers

Ryan Frandsen

BFM Educator, Davis SD

AI Education Leader- Davis School District. AI in Education Consultant- Skill Struck, Computer Science Teacher- Bountiful High School, Masters of Educational Leadership- Utah State University. I have been presenting across the country on Artificial Intelligence in education for the... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
B119

General Session

1:00pm MDT

Secondary Insights: Discovering Hidden Gems in Utah’s Online School Library

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

H809

Get ready to dig deep into Utah’s Online School Library and uncover the hidden gems that will elevate your students’ research skills! In this presentation, you’ll learn how to navigate the library’s extensive resources and discover the best-kept secrets that will help your students excel. Explore the Gale Reference Collection for academic and vetted information on topics like opposing viewpoints, business insights, health & wellness, and science. World Book Online offers detailed articles, videos, interactive maps, and engaging activities. SIRS Issues Researcher allows your students to dive into leading issues in business & economics, civil rights & liberties, communication & technology, and more. Lastly, explore Teaching Books and SORA to further enhance your students’ learning experience. Get your compass and shovels ready to find these hidden gems that will make your students’ research come alive.

Speakers

Kayla Towner

Product Manager and Senior Technical Specialist, UEN - Utah Education Network

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
H809

General Session

1:00pm MDT

Using the 2034 Olympic Games to Drive Business Class Activities

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

H806

The Olympics are coming back to Salt Lake City in 2034! Business teachers have an excellent opportunity to create activities and lessons related to the preparation for these games. Hospitality and Tourism, as well as Marketing classes will be a prime spot for preparing students to take advantage of job opportunities that may come from the Olympics. In this session, Nate will share some of his classroom activities and teachers will be able to collaborater to generate more great ideas!

Friday June 13, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
H806

General Session

1:50pm MDT

Snack Break

Friday June 13, 2025 1:50pm - 2:05pm MDT

A Hall Entrance

Friday June 13, 2025 1:50pm - 2:05pm MDT
A Hall Entrance

General Session

2:05pm MDT

Degrees of Adventure: Exploring Careers in Outdoor Tourism and Hospitality

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 2:20pm MDT

H811

Utah has a thriving outdoor tourism and hospitality industry that elevates life for visitors and residents alike. As the University of the Parks, Southern Utah University is uniquely positioned to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to pursue professional careers in this exciting field through its student-centered approach to higher education. This session will introduce attendees to SUU's tourism and hospitality academic programs, internship and professional development opportunities, and explore professional career paths. Teachers will learn how to advise students interested in outdoor tourism and hospitality careers toward appropriate degree programs. Students will learn about the variety of professional opportunities and how they can pursue meaningful, fulfilling careers in the outdoor tourism and hospitality industry.

Speakers

Kelly Goonan

Associate Dean, SUU

Dr. Kelly Goonan is an Associate Professor of Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism at Southern Utah University, and also serves as the Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences. She is passionate about applied, experiential learning and helping students turn their passions... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 2:20pm MDT
H811

General Session

2:05pm MDT

DECA Advisor Meeting

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT

H807

This is a session for all DECA advisors to receive updates for the upcoming school year. Including the Fall leadership dates, any competition updates.

Speakers

Jill Hess

State Advisor, Utah DECA

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT
H807

BFM Session

2:05pm MDT

Gamify Foundation of Nutrition 1020

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT

B106

Foundations of Nutrition is loaded with new vocabulary and complex concepts. There are numbers and systems to commit to memory and endless categorizing to keep straight. Gamifying all this content adds energy and comradery to the content heavy course.
Join us in this session to work through vitamin escape rooms, play digestive Guess Who, put together food labels puzzles, and more.

Speakers

Natalie Kowlton

Davis School District

I have been teaching a variety of FCS classes for the past ten years. I enjoy the dynamic environment of the classroom. Engaging students in challenging work is my favorite part of the job.

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT
B106

FCS Session

2:05pm MDT

Saving Money on Food- Lessons in Consumerism

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT

B108

Come enjoy some ideas and hands-on activities for teaching consumerism topics such as grocery shopping tips, cost per serving, name brands vs. store brands, etc.

Speakers

Valerie Aubrey

FCS teacher, Granite School District

College and Career Awareness FCS Exploration

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT
B108

FCS Session

2:05pm MDT

The pizza kids want, the nutrition schools need

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT

B123- Culinary Lab

This presentation would cover how pizza that kids love can also be a nutritious source of whole grains in school culinary programs.

Speakers

Amy Connors

Founder, Quail Street

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT
B123- Culinary Lab

FCS Session

2:05pm MDT

Special Populations and CTE Pathways

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT

B109

Come learn everything you need to know about teaching special population and CTE

Speakers

Ephraim Zamora

Education Specialist - MOA, Utah State Board of Education

Ephraim Zamora brings a unique view to his work of Civil Rights and Special Populations as a leader with extensive experience in strategy and innovation. He joined the Utah State Board of Education in 2021. Focused on building a bridge of cooperation and collaboration.

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT
B109

General Session

2:05pm MDT

The Travel Lounge: A Collaborative Layover for Hospitality Educators

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT

H806

Together, we’ll create more dynamic, project-based learning opportunities that spark student interest and industry relevance by analyzing our current curriculum, exchanging fresh ideas, and working in breakout groups. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to the field, you’ll leave with ready-to-use resources and inspiring strategies to take your classroom to the next destination!

Speakers

Kim Thompson

BFM Educator, UTIA

Kim Thompson brings a dynamic blend of industry and education experience to the stage. With a professional background in sales and marketing for the Utah Jazz, Marriott, and Solitude Ski Resort, she offers real-world insight into the hospitality and tourism industry. As a current... Read More →

Friday June 13, 2025 2:05pm - 3:00pm MDT
H806

General Session