Agenda | Listen, Learn, Lead – The Parent-Teacher Summit

A Day Built for

Courageous Conversations

and Shared Action

This isn’t your typical education event with panels you’ll forget by lunch.

Listen, Learn, Lead is a hands-on, hearts-open summit designed to break down barriers, spark dialogue, and co-create real solutions. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or leader in your community, you’ll leave with insights, tools, and connections to help kids thrive—starting the very next day.

A 3-hour online summit for educators, parents, and leaders ready to transform how we raise and teach our children.

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)

Location: Online

Cost to Attend: $19.97 CAD — includes full access to the live experience

1. 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM (10 minutes)

Welcome & Icebreaker MC: Maria Foster Luengo

2. 9:10 AM – 9:35 AM (25 minutes)

Keynote Presentation – Leah Milan 

Title: Parents & Teachers: Co-Creating a Thriving Village for Every Child

Discover how parents and teachers can shift from separate roles to powerful partners. This session offers simple, actionable tools to build trust, improve communication, and co-create a thriving village where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

Q&A: 9:35 AM – 9:40 AM (5 minutes)

3. 9:40 AM – 9:55 AM (15 minutes)

Breakout Session 1 – Facilitated Discussion 2–3 guided questions for small group discussion

4. 9:55 AM – 10:20 AM (25 minutes)

Speaker Presentation – Dr. Anane Olatunji 

Title: Don’t Let School Get in the Way of Education

Based on his groundbreaking book Don’t Let School Get in the Way of Education, Dr. Anane Olatunji offers a powerful overview of why a new paradigm in education—FACES: Fun, Affirmation, Challenge, Expression, Success—is urgently needed. Many students underachieve not because they lack skill, but because we focus on making them skillful instead of willful. This insightful and engaging online session leaves participants with a renewed sense of clarity and conviction about the importance of aligning education with students—not just standards—so they can truly thrive!

Q&A: 10:20 AM – 10:25 AM (5 minutes)

5. 10:25 AM – 10:40 AM (15 minutes)

Breakout Session 2 – Facilitated Discussion 2–3 guided questions for small group discussion

6. 10:40 AM – 11:05 AM (25 minutes)

Speaker Presentation – Nat Mailhot 

Title: Bridging the Gap: Accountability in Parent-Teacher-Student Communication Effective communication starts with accountability. In this session, Nat Mailhot explores how parents and teachers can take shared responsibility for clearer, more compassionate communication with one another — and with the child. Learn practical strategies to improve trust, collaboration, and student outcomes.

Q&A: 11:05 AM – 11:10 AM (5 minutes)

7. 11:10 AM – 11:25 AM (15 minutes)

Breakout Session 3 – Facilitated Discussion 2–3 guided questions for small group discussion

8. 11:25 AM – 12:00 PM (35 minutes)

Closing Circle – Whole Group Collective Commitments & Next Steps