What To Expect
When: Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Where: Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah
Who: Open to all the charter school community — administrators, teachers, board members, business managers and staff.
Keynote Speaker Daryl Williams Jr.
Speaker, Coach, Coach Administrator
Daryl Williams Jr. is a man of excellence and a shining example of how excellence, when pursued, can be achieved. His career in education has seen him teach, coach and now administer to those under his watch. His talents go far beyond this, as his larger-than-life persona is infectious to anyone he interacts with, motivating them both inside and outside the classroom to achieve excellence. Known not only for his resonating words but also his enthralling energy, Daryl’s style gives his talks an enduring impact no matter the size or event.
He started by teaching middle school math for six years before taking the step forward to becoming an instructional coach. His hard work resulted in him garnering a National Boards Certification, two Teacher of the Year awards, and not one — but two — master’s degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the University of North Carolina, respectively. Currently, in his role of assistant principal, he continues to make strides as he works to support educators in elevating their classroom practices to enhance student growth.
Through his company, Pursuit of Excellence, Daryl has made it his mission to help new teachers become the teachers they have always wanted to be and make the impact that students deserve. Through his thought leadership, keynotes, training, workshops and resources, he empowers new teachers to make the impact they’ve always dreamed of making. It is clear that Daryl cares deeply about each and every student he strives to impact, and his work in education is only beginning.
Breakout Sessions
UAPCS will have over 80 breakout sessions to attend! Re-licensure points in MIDAS are available for all breakout sessions and the keynote! Graduate-level credit will also be available through Southern Utah University. This year’s breakouts include:
- How and Why You Should L.E.A.D.
- Lead with Story — How Your Story Can Light the Way for Others
- AI with Heart: Building Authentic Learning Experiences to Boost Engagement
- Empowering Student Sensemaking — A Student Driven Approach to Instruction
- No, it’s not Harry Potter! Creating a House System for Your School
- The ABCs of Building Rapport
