Change Your Lens, Change Your Life
10:15am -11:00am
Participants will discover and discuss in small groups the lens in which they and others view the world to better understand the difference between expectations and possibilities and demonstrate the difference by creating and sharing their list of possibilities. Discover your power as a leader by focusing on the positive and looking for possibilities. Participants will understand the importance of possibilities and leading change by committing to three possibilities and the actions they will take in the next 30 days to make them a reality.
About Dr. Jim Verlengia
Dr. Verlengia recently retired after serving 45 years as a leader in the field of education. Prior to his retirement he served as the Director of Leadership Services at Heartland Area Education Agency in Johnson, Iowa. In that capacity he was responsible for assisting boards of education, superintendents and district administrative teams in developing their leadership skills, coaching them for peak performance, conducting strategic planning sessions, and working on systems understanding and implementation. Internally, Dr. Verlengia was responsible for supporting Heartland’s culture and leadership development program. Dr. Verlengia also served as interim superintendent of Colo-NESCO, and Colfax-Mingo Community Schools as interim superintendent. Prior to coming to Heartland Dr. Verlengia served as superintendent of Lewis Central Community Schools in Council Bluffs, IA. He recently founded Peak Leadership Solutions LLC.
Jim received his BA from the University of Northern Colorado, his MA from Adams State College and his Educational Specialist and Doctorate Degrees from Drake University.
Jim has served Drake as Chairperson of the Presidents’ National Parent’s Advisory Board, Chairperson of the School of Education National Advisory Board, Drake National Alumni Board, and as an adjunct professor. Jim was also awarded the Drake School of Education Outstanding Alumni Award. Recognized as a leader Jim was appointed to Leadership Iowa, he was the recipient of the Iowa Middle Level Educator of the year award and the Governor’s life saving award.
Dr. Verlengia recently retired after serving 45 years as a leader in the field of education. Prior to his retirement he served as the Director of Leadership Services at Heartland Area Education Agency in Johnson, Iowa. In that capacity he was responsible for assisting boards of education, superintendents and district administrative teams in developing their leadership skills, coaching them for peak performance, conducting strategic planning sessions, and working on systems understanding and implementation. Internally, Dr. Verlengia was responsible for supporting Heartland’s culture and leadership development program. Dr. Verlengia also served as interim superintendent of Colo-NESCO, and Colfax-Mingo Community Schools as interim superintendent. Prior to coming to Heartland Dr. Verlengia served as superintendent of Lewis Central Community Schools in Council Bluffs, IA. He recently founded Peak Leadership Solutions LLC.
Jim received his BA from the University of Northern Colorado, his MA from Adams State College and his Educational Specialist and Doctorate Degrees from Drake University.
Jim has served Drake as Chairperson of the Presidents’ National Parent’s Advisory Board, Chairperson of the School of Education National Advisory Board, Drake National Alumni Board, and as an adjunct professor. Jim was also awarded the Drake School of Education Outstanding Alumni Award. Recognized as a leader Jim was appointed to Leadership Iowa, he was the recipient of the Iowa Middle Level Educator of the year award and the Governor’s life saving award.
