I believe it is important to share ideas, coach, and mentor our peers and colleagues. Building a network of like-minded friends keeps our minds sharp, it is what Steven Covey refers to as "sharpening the saw." Frequently I am invited to provide a workshop, breakout session, or deliver a keynote address at a professional conference or meeting. Below are a few of examples of my giving back to the career and occupation that I loved so much. It is my hope that others can learn just one thing that they can take back home and immediately apply to their job!
James M. Halik, Ph.D.
Special Conference Presentations
"I would have loved to have worked for you as a teacher. I was energized by your passion for children and education. Thank you for the truly inspiring work! Your lighthearted approach helps people relate to your message. Your enthusiasm is infectious!" (Teacher - Center Grove)
Keynote Speeches and Presentations
A 10-Year Perspective
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents Annual Conference
History of Hoosier Education: Politics and
Traditions 1785-2020
Indiana Association of School Business Officials Leadership Academy
Principles of Education
Educators Preparing Inspired Change (EPIC) Butler University
Board Relationships and History of Education in Indiana
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents New Superintendents Academy
Communicating Effectively with Your School Board
Paoli Community School Corporation Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Jennings County School Corporation Administrator Retreat Keynote
Leadership vs Management: What Are Your Expectations
Batesville Community School Corporation Administrator Retreat Keynote
Leadership vs Management: What Are Your Expectations
South Spencer County School Corporation Administrator Team Retreat Keynote
Leadership vs Management: What Are Your Expectations
Indiana Principal Leadership Institute
Leadership/Legacy/Brand/Expectations
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents New Superintendents Academy
Communicating Effectively with Your School Board
Indiana Community Corrections Annual Leadership Annual State Conference
Brand Leadership and Legacy of Clear Expectations
Indiana Community Corrections Annual Summer Leadership Conference
Psychological Contracts/Expectations/Management vs Leadership
Southwest Dubois County Schools Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation Summer Staff Conference Keynote
Kids Are Special People: Inspirational Teachers Build Relationships
Educators Preparing Inspired Change (EPIC) Butler University
Board Relationships and History of Education in Indiana
Springs Valley Community School Corporation Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
South Spencer Community Schools Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Indiana School Counselors Annual State Conference Keynote
What You Do is Important
Indiana Association of School Business Officials Office Professionals Annual Conference
Your Brand and Competition Reflects Your Student Enrollment
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents New Superintendents Academy
Communicating Effectively with Your School Board
Southwest Dubois County Schools Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Griffith Public Schools Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Educators Preparing Inspired Change (EPIC) Butler University
Board Relationships and History of Education in Indiana
Southeast Dubois County Schools Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents New Superintendents Academy
Communicating Effectively with Your School Board
Duneland School Corporation Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Springs Valley Community School Corporation Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Orleans Community Schools Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Richland-Bean Blossom Community Schools Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Indiana Association of School Business Officials Office Professionals Annual Conference
You Are the Glue That Holds Everything Together
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents New Superintendents Academy
Communicating Effectively with Your School Board
Springs Valley Community School Corporation Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Brownstown Central Community Schools Opening of School Staff Celebration Keynote
Why Teachers Should Love Their Job
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents New Superintendents Academy
Communicating Effectively with Your School Board
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents New Superintendents Academy
Communicating Effectively with Your School Board
Indiana Association of School Principals
Leadership vs Management
Indiana Association of School Principals Aspiring Principals Conference Keynote
Pep Talk: Leadership and Twelve Expectations
Indianapolis Fly Casters Club
Fly Fishing New Mexico and Michigan
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents New Superintendents Academy
Communicating Effectively with Your School Board
Indiana Association of School Principals Aspiring Principals Conference Keynote
Pep Talk: Leadership and Twelve Expectations
Indiana School Boards Association Annual Conference
Teacher Evaluation: 3 Perspectives (Past/Present/Future)
Indiana Association of School Business Officials
Professional Collaboration and Trust Between Administrators and the
Administrative Assistant
Indiana Association of School Principals Annual Conference Keynote
Staff Morale, School Climate, and Leadership During Tough Times
Indiana Association of School Principals Aspiring Principals Conference Keynote
Pep Talk: Leadership and Twelve Expectations
Leadership Hancock County Founders Conference Keynote
Importance of Leadership
Greenfield Banking Company Annual Employee Recognition Keynote
Servant Leadership Without a Title
Fayette County Schools Support Staff Summer Retreat Keynote
Collaboration and Expectations
Butler University Graduate Leadership Forum Keynote
It’s a Matter of Principal
Friends of the White River Indianapolis Forum Keynote
Water Preservation and Saving our Rivers
Indiana Mayors Assistants Annual Conference Keynote
Professional Collaboration and Trust
South Henry Community School Corporation Opening of School Celebration Keynote
The Joy & Rewards of our Job: Power of Positive Leadership
Indiana Principal Leadership Academy Keynote
Climate vs Culture: Conducting Climate Audits
National Boy Scouts of America Professional & Volunteer Scouter Training Keynote
Work with Boards and Leadership vs Management with Clear Expectations
Indiana Association of School Principals Aspiring Principals Conference Keynote
Pep Talk: Leadership and Twelve Expectations