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Individuals paying with a purchase order must register using the PDF registration form.
This event is a partnership of 18 statewide organizations and is designed to empower, connect, inspire, support, celebrate and develop women in education.
WELL 2027 is back at the Embassy Suites Riverfront Hotel and Conference Center in East Peoria!
Registration is limited to 500 participants. Attendees will receive the annual gem paperweight keepsake and are also eligible for door prizes and six hours of professional development clock hours! Dress for this event is business casual.
Interested in helping support women in education? Download the IPA Partners Guide (page 9) and email Sydnee Rainer for more information.
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Emerald Sponsors
DLA Architects: Shaping Learning Environments Through Innovative Design
DLA Architects, an architectural firm based in Itasca, Illinois, has been transforming educational spaces for over 40 years. Specializing in the design of state-of-the-art school facilities, we provide a comprehensive range of services from Facility Assessment and Long-Range Planning to Renovations to the design of Additions or new structures.We believe that "Form Follows Learning" and we take the time to truly understand our clients' vision, mission, and pedagogy. By incorporating this insight into our designs, we ensure that every design solution we create inspires learning.
Recognized nationally for our expertise in educational architecture, DLA Architects is also among the top architecture design firms in the Midwest. But it's not just our accolades that make us stand out - it's our company culture. We believe in working hard and having fun, creating a positive and engaging environment for our team and clients alike.
Two Pierce Place, Suite 1300
Itasca, IL 60143
Contact: Carrie Matlock, AIA, NCARB, LEED ®AP BD+C
847-742-4063
PTMA Financial Solutions is the result of the recent merger between the PMA Companies and Public Trust Advisors, LLC. This enhanced, added brand provides a comprehensive platform of treasury, cash, and liquidity management solutions, in addition to municipal advisory and other financial products and services to public entities and financial institutions nationwide.
Contact: Tammie Schallmo
630-657-6446
Stifel is the leading underwriter of school bonds in Illinois and assists school districts in solving funding needs for capital projects from small to multi-millions of dollars.
3201 W. White Oaks Drive, Suite 102
Springfield, IL 62704
Contact: Anne Noble
618-301-7136
Sapphire Sponsors
Contact: Denise Gamble
2940 Baker Drive, Springfield, IL 62703
Springfield, IL 62703
Contact: Sydnee Sturdivant
sydnee.sturdivant@ilprincipals.org
2173219573
Citrine Sponsors
IASPA's Mission: We support the human resource professionals who support our schools. Our goal is to connect human resource leaders committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, professional staff.
1770 S. Randall Road, Suite A #104
Geneva, IL 60134
Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) offers CAEP-accredited online graduate education programs built for educators who are ready to step into leadership. Whether you are preparing to become a principal, grow as a teacher leader, or expand your instructional expertise, SIUE provides a flexible path to help you move forward.
Online graduate educational administration degrees include MSEd and EdS programs with specializations in Principal Preparation and Teacher Leader. SIUE also offers master’s programs in Curriculum & Instruction and Instructional Technology.
Designed for working professionals, SIUE’s programs are fully online and asynchronous, with 7-week courses, multiple start dates, and pay-as-you-go tuition. Many students can complete their degree in as few as 12 months, making SIUE a practical, high-quality choice for educators ready to take the next step in their careers.
Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Contact: Christina Cole
(773)519-5417
FRIEND SPONSORS
Wight & Company is an integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm with more than 85 years of experience designing innovative, student‑centered PK‑12 learning environments.
2500 N. Frontage Road
Darien, IL 60561
Contact: Gabrielle Pastiak
630-863-9176
Vendors
Need an extra snack after the reception? Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern is staying open late for WELL attendees. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the IPA Foundation.
Need an extra snack after the reception? Blue Duck Barbecue Tavern is staying open late for WELL attendees. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the IPA Foundation.
Roxy & Lola is an Illinois-based jewelry brand known for its upscale jewelry, designed in house. Their passion is for women to embrace who they are, be unique, and feel comfortable in their own skin. They believe everyone deserves to feel beautiful, and jewelry can enhance that feeling. Their products will be available during the reception and all day Friday. They accept cash, credit and Apple Pay. A donation of sales will be made to the IPA Foundation.
Well Partners
105 E Hamilton Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Contact: Melissa Taylor
309-886-5137
Devoted to the School Business Management Profession
108 Carroll Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-440-6670
IASPA's Mission: We support the human resource professionals who support our schools. Our goal is to connect human resource leaders committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, professional staff.
1770 S. Randall Road, Suite A #104
Geneva, IL 60134
Since 1986, IDEA has been recognized as a statewide, 501(c)(3), non-profit membership organization. Our goal is to inspire, connect, and provide the educational community with opportunities that transform teaching and learning through innovation. We offer our members professional development opportunities, mini-grants, scholarships, and more! Join the IDEA family for free at ideaillinois.org/join
2735 Hassert Boulevard, Suite 135 PMB 304
Naperville, IL 60564
Contact: Heather Woomer
630-628-1088
Governing body for middle school/junior high school athletic and activities in Illinois.
1015 Maple Hill Road
Bloomington, IL 61761
309-829-0114
Coming soon!
7270 W College Dr., Suite 201
Palos Heights, IL 60463-1180
Contact: Darcy Nendza
708-479-4000
The Illinois Resource Center (IRC) is the state's premier provider of technical assistance and professional development for educators of linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Our experienced practitioners combine the latest scholarship and best practices in order to deliver relevant content and meaningful experiences to the communities we serve.
2626 S. Clearbrook Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Contact: Lindsay Eanet
224-366-8555
