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McHenry County ROE Excellence in Education 2026
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Thursday, June 18
 

9:00am CDT

Gamification & Student Motivation
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
This session will begin with an overview of gamification. Attendees will then explore key research on student motivation. The presentation will feature exemplar units that have successfully implemented gamification across various content areas, including psychology, US History, and World History. The workshop will be highly interactive, allowing participants to engage in a gamified activity and collaborate to develop their own lesson frameworks. Educators will leave with practical, adaptable strategies and templates that can be implemented immediately, regardless of subject area or grade level.
Speakers
avatar for Cori Schwarzrock

Cori Schwarzrock

Division Leader / Dual Credit Instruction, District 155
I’m committed to meeting students where they are—academically, emotionally, and developmentally. I use empirically supported strategies to foster meaningful learning and support student well-being, blending research with real-world classroom application.

My work centers around blended learning and positive psychology, two powerful frameworks that inform my teaching and leadership. I’ve presented on these topics at local and national conferences, helping other educators implement research-based strategies in their own classrooms... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 287

10:00am CDT

Gamification & Student Motivation
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
This session will begin with an overview of gamification. Attendees will then explore key research on student motivation. The presentation will feature exemplar units that have successfully implemented gamification across various content areas, including psychology, US History, and World History. The workshop will be highly interactive, allowing participants to engage in a gamified activity and collaborate to develop their own lesson frameworks. Educators will leave with practical, adaptable strategies and templates that can be implemented immediately, regardless of subject area or grade level.
Speakers
avatar for Cori Schwarzrock

Cori Schwarzrock

Division Leader / Dual Credit Instruction, District 155
I’m committed to meeting students where they are—academically, emotionally, and developmentally. I use empirically supported strategies to foster meaningful learning and support student well-being, blending research with real-world classroom application.

My work centers around blended learning and positive psychology, two powerful frameworks that inform my teaching and leadership. I’ve presented on these topics at local and national conferences, helping other educators implement research-based strategies in their own classrooms... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 287

11:00am CDT

Upstream Prevention for School Safety: Root Cause Solutions to the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Youth mental health challenges are increasingly linked to school safety concerns, including violence, self-harm, and behavioral escalation. In this session, Rachel’s Challenge CEO, Kristi Krings, outlines the current state of youth mental health through an upstream prevention lens and shares the story of Rachel Scott, whose legacy has helped avert at least nine school shootings as corroborated by law enforcement. Participants will explore how focusing on connectedness and positive school culture creates safer school environments.
Speakers
avatar for Kristi Krings

Kristi Krings

Chief Executive Officer, Rachel's Challenge
Hi! I'm the CEO at Rachel's Challenge, the most extensive multi-tier violence prevention, anti-bullying, anti-youth suicide program in the world. We were founded by the family of Columbine victim, Rachel Scott. Across 27 years, we've worked in 20K+ schools nationally, preventing 9... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 287

1:30pm CDT

Rachel's Challenge: Current State of Youth Mental Health Through an Upstream Prevention Lens
Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Youth mental health challenges are increasingly linked to school safety concerns, including violence, self-harm, and behavioral escalation. In this session, Rachel’s Challenge CEO, Kristi Krings, outlines the current state of youth mental health through an upstream prevention lens and shares the story of Rachel Scott, whose legacy has helped avert at least nine school shootings as corroborated by law enforcement. Participants will explore how focusing on connectedness and positive school culture creates safer school environments.
Speakers
avatar for Kristi Krings

Kristi Krings

Chief Executive Officer, Rachel's Challenge
Hi! I'm the CEO at Rachel's Challenge, the most extensive multi-tier violence prevention, anti-bullying, anti-youth suicide program in the world. We were founded by the family of Columbine victim, Rachel Scott. Across 27 years, we've worked in 20K+ schools nationally, preventing 9... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 287

2:30pm CDT

Rachel's Challenge: Current State of Youth Mental Health Through an Upstream Prevention Lens
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
Youth mental health challenges are increasingly linked to school safety concerns, including violence, self-harm, and behavioral escalation. In this session, Rachel’s Challenge CEO, Kristi Krings, outlines the current state of youth mental health through an upstream prevention lens and shares the story of Rachel Scott, whose legacy has helped avert at least nine school shootings as corroborated by law enforcement. Participants will explore how focusing on connectedness and positive school culture creates safer school environments.
Speakers
avatar for Kristi Krings

Kristi Krings

Chief Executive Officer, Rachel's Challenge
Hi! I'm the CEO at Rachel's Challenge, the most extensive multi-tier violence prevention, anti-bullying, anti-youth suicide program in the world. We were founded by the family of Columbine victim, Rachel Scott. Across 27 years, we've worked in 20K+ schools nationally, preventing 9... Read More →
Thursday June 18, 2026 2:30pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 287
 
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