Thursday keynote speaker:

Mark Victor Hansen
“Chicken Soup for the Teacher’s Soul”
When: 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18
Where: Main ballroom, upper level of Saint Paul RiverCentre

• Cofounder of the best-selling “Chicken Soup” book series
• Coauthor of “Chicken Soup for the Teacher’s Soul”
• Acclaimed motivational speaker

Thursday featured speaker:

Ron Clark
“A Message of Hope”
When: 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18
Where: Main ballroom, upper level of Saint Paul RiverCentre

• Known for his work with disadvantaged students
• Author of “The Essential 55”; subject of movie “The Ron Clark Story”
• 2000 Disney Teacher of the Year
• Appearance sponsored by Great American Financial Resources

Friday keynote speaker:

Jonathan Kozol
"Letters to a Young Teacher" and "Where Do We Go From Here?"
When: 8:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, with follow-up discussion at 10 a.m.
Where: Upper level of Saint Paul RiverCentre

• Award-winning author, educator, social activist and advocate for disadvantaged children
• Latest book, “Letters to a Young Teacher,” will be for sale Thursday and Friday
• Will sign books Friday at 8:15 a.m. and after his presentations