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

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9:05am MDT

Greater Zion Tourism

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

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

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 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

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

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