2026 SPARC National Conference

2026 SPARC National Conference

October 4-7, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ, USA | Conference Website | Accommodations | Contact us
Please note the schedule is subject to change. Details are updated regularly to reflect the latest information.

Tracy Berry-Lazo

American School of Guatemala

Deputy Director

Guatemala City

https://cag.edu.gt

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International educator dedicated to fostering skills and aptitudes necessary for the future. Fascinated by possibility. Believer in potential. Chatty about almost anything such as literacy, literature, travel, education, leadership, Student Life programs, language learning, school accreditation, the expat experience, coffee...the list goes on and on!

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SPARC Concierge - Explore Scottsdale Scottsdale

12:00pm MST

Registration LobbyNationsClassroom

1:00pm MST

Creating Raving Fans: Elevating Auxiliary and Camp Programs Through Exceptional Experience DunesKristi Jacobi

5:00pm MST

Welcome Reception Palm CourtSPARK business academy

8:00pm MST

Bonfire: Welcome Gathering TropicanaACTIVE Network

7:00am MST

Registration LobbyNationsClassroom

7:30am MST

Breakfast Main Place Courtyard

8:30am MST

Welcome to SPARC SoHo 1 and 2Nat Saltonstall • Bob Rojee • David Sullivan

9:15am MST

SPARC Ignite Opening Session SoHo 1 and 2Ian Symmonds • CampBrain

10:15am MST

Refreshments with Sponsors Main Place Courtyard

11:00am MST

Strategic Partnerships: Aligning Data, Marketing, and Auxiliary Programs for Growth Valley Ho 2Courtney Franks • Ellen Madden

12:15pm MST

Lunch on the Lawn Palm Court

1:30pm MST

The Next Generation of Building Auxiliary Programs at Independent Schools SoHo 1Leahanne Fenton • Meghan O'Leary • Sophie Paris • Pamela Torres • Bob Rojee

2:45pm MST

Refreshments with Sponsors Main Place Courtyard

3:30pm MST

Creative Program Spotlights: Ideas You Can Take Home SoHo 1David Sullivan • Emily Roos • Sigita Newsom • Charley Pelissier

5:00pm MST

Sky Line Rooftop Reception Sky Line RooftopVAC Enrichment

6:00pm MST

Dinner on Your Own Scottsdale

7:30am MST

Breakfast Main Place Courtyard

8:30am MST

Excellence in Auxiliary Awards SoHo 1 and 2

9:00am MST

Ignite General Session SoHo 1 and 2Nat Saltonstall • David Sullivan • Homeroom

10:15am MST

Refreshments with Sponsors Main Place Courtyard

10:45am MST

From Good to Exceptional: Elevating the Parent Experience Through Intentional Systems SandsJulie Gomez • Keri Packman

12:00pm MST

Lunch on the Lawn Palm Court

1:00pm MST

The Dumpster Fire Theory: Creating Containers for Staff to Learn through Failure Valley Ho 2

2:15pm MST

Too Cool for Camp: Summer Offerings for 7th-9th Graders SoHo 2Kat Yorks • Jim Patterson

3:15pm MST

Ice Cream Break with Courtyard Games Main Place Courtyard

3:45pm MST

Leading from the Middle: Influence, Legacy, and the Future of Auxiliary Leadership Valley Ho 1David Sullivan

5:00pm MST

Sponsor Reception on Main Place Courtyard Main Place Courtyard

6:00pm MST

Dinner on Your Own Scottsdale

8:00pm MST

Campfire Hour: Evening Connection & Reflection TropicanaDavid Sullivan • Nancy Hartmann • ACTIVE Network Game Night & Good Vibes Citrus Grove

7:45am MST

Breakfast Main Place Courtyard

9:00am MST

Metrics that Matter for your Auxiliary Programs SoHo 1Heather Murphy

10:00am MST

Refreshments with Sponsors Main Place Courtyard

10:30am MST

Ignite Session: Big Ideas. Fast Stories. Fresh Inspiration. SoHo 1 and 2

11:30am MST

Closing SoHo 1 and 2