Professional Development Conference
2024 Professional Development Conference
2024 Keynote Speaker
Chris Koch
Renowned Motivational Speaker
Chris Koch doesn’t let limitations or obstacles stand in his way. Despite being born without arms and legs, Koch grew up like any other small-town kid — playing road hockey, causing mischief at school, and helping out on his family farm. Neither he or his family treated his disability like a tragedy, and instead used it to fuel his dreams. Today, Koch is a motivational speaker who inspires his audiences to continually challenge themselves and build the life they dream of.
Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Koch was raised in the small farming and ranching community of Nanton, Alberta. Early on, he learned that he would not be raised with pity or sympathy. Sure, he had to do things a little differently and some tasks took him a little longer to complete than others, but he was determined to be just like the rest and was always treated just like the rest. After all, he still had a good head on his shoulders and with that, anything is possible.
Koch loves sharing his story and spreading his message of, “If I Can…” An avid traveler, marathoner, and farmer, his presentation reflects his full life. Simply put, Koch says, if I can do what I’ve done so far in my life, what’s stopping others from doing the same?
2024 Draft Agenda
Download PDF version: 2024 Agenda At A Glance – draft for web 07 19 24
Pre & Post Conference Activities
2024 session information coming soon.
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Hotel Information
THE HOTEL CAPTAIN COOK
Code: AACTE24
Online booking link: Alaska Association for Career & Technical Education 2024
Registration – Attendees, Exhibitor, Sponsors
Registration is open.
Call for Proposals
Please submit proposals here: https://forms.gle/WrDR3mcVKuGDmLf2A
Award Nominations
2024 award nomination information coming soon.
University Credit & CEU Hours Available
2024 university credit and CEU hours coming soon.