Southwest Region Spring Fling

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It is with great excitement that we announce our Spring speaker! Back by popular demant, Ms. T. Marni Voss will be joining us on Monday, April 27, 2026 at the Glendalough Conference Center, Doubletree Hotel, Springfield. Marni is an award- winning speaker, former stand-up comedian and educator, now performs Keynote Speeches from New York to L.A. and every state in between. She has presented her inspiring, motivating and hilarious Keynotes to over 10,000 people, in 46 states and Canada. She is a Master Speaker with a wealth of knowledge who is rich in experience and abundant in humor. Check out one of her videos here Women's Laughter

Join us for our “Spring Fling” on Monday, April 27, 2026. Registration begins at 4:30pm, followed by our buffet dinner and award presentations. We will be recognizing our Teacher of the Year winners in the following categories: High School, Middle, Elementary, Rookie and Associate of the Year as well as Friend/Business of Education. We will also be awarding our Sharon Terry Continuing Education Scholarship at well as the Joann Cogdill Memorial Scholarship winners! It’s going to be a fun-filled, exciting evening.

What is “Spring Fling”? It our opportunity to join together as educational professionals for an evening of camaraderie, food and fun. The meal is wonderful, dessert is always included! Registration is $20 members / $25 non-members. Don’t fret about when payday is, checks will not be deposited until after the event!

Don’t sit this one out! Everyone is going to be talking about it on Tuesday!

For questions, please contact Southwest Region Event Coordinator, Lisa Schanbacher at lchristianson208@gmail.com or 417-234-7914.