Here's what former participants had to say about RESET Student Engagement !
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Do not change anything. Great job!
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Every little piece of information was important. I will use everything that was offered.
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I want to invite SunClan to my school to share their ideas and concepts for student engagement!
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Jon, Beth, Jessie, Tim and Nadine were wonderful and upbeat. Kept me engaged and hungry to learn more.
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I'll use the Teacher Clarity skills that I learned.
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The conference was very engaging and inspiring.
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I'll use the college readiness information to help the high school start thinking about their futures early on.
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Join us this year at We-ko-pa!
RESET Student Engagement: Teaching in the AI Era: Building Thriving Educational Communities
July 23-24, 2026
We-ko-pa Resort and Casino
10438 N. Fort McDowell Road
Fort McDowell, Arizona
About
Rigor, Engagement, Student-Driven, Environment, Teaching
RESET Student Engagement is about creating rigorous content that promotes student engagement driven by students, within a collaborative and fun environment that results in effective instruction.
This year's RESET will combine the power of Artificial Intelligence with positive networking to elevate student engagement and foster a healthy educator-student community.
Bring a sweater (conference centers can be cold) and wear your comfortable shoes!
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Session Topics to be announced.
Conference Hotel Rate: $139/night + $10 resort fee.
To reserve your room, call (480) 789-5300 and identify yourself as a member of RESET Student Engagement 2026.
General Registration (due 7/10/26): $475
Late Registration (due 7/17/26): $500
(Includes breakfast and lunch each day.)
Meet Our Presenters
Jon Lansa
Hopi, School District Administrator
Jon Lansa has worked as a teacher, coach, and principal in public schools for over 20 years at both the elementary and high school levels. He currently oversees the federal funding and school improvement processes for over 80 schools in Tucson. Jon is Hopi, from the Sun Forehead Clan on Shungopavi. He is dedicated to using his experience to open up educational opportunities and understanding for Native students, families, and educators.
Tawnee Arrieta
Tucson Unified School District
With over a decade in K-12 education, Tawnee has dedicated her career to supporting teachers and principals through professional development, instructional innovation, and the effective use of educational technology. Passionate about world literature, digital literacy, and the celebration of diverse cultures and languages, she has extensive experience working with Title I schools, advocating for equity, and promoting inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments. Fluent in English, with proficiency in Russian and Spanish, Tawnee is committed to creating dynamic educational experiences that support student growth and empower educators.
Tim McGowan
Networks of Support
An educator for thirty-two years, Tim McGowan was a science teacher, school counselor, and program advisor in Rapid City, SD. For the past decade, Tim has worked with schools around the U.S. to develop prevention strategies that proactively strengthen healthy social bonds and reduce suicide. For the past four years, he has been a trainer for the University of Rochester, NY on a research project addressing military suicides. The result: Zero suicides since the project began!
Nadine Groenig
Laguna Pueblo, Owner/CEO
After more than 18 years in K-12 education and 11 years in the non-profit business sector, Nadine started SunClan Consulting in 2020. An expert in federal funding benefitting Indigenous students, their parents, and their educators, she has developed an outstanding team of professionals to lead new concepts and develop programs in Indigenous Education.