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9:00am EDT

HIVE Keynote: Hamish Brewer

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

Hamish Brewer is a globally recognized, energetic leader and speaker known as the “Relentless, Tattooed Skateboarding Principal.” Originally from New Zealand, Brewer built his reputation on transforming K-12 schools and inspiring communities with his bold message to “Be Relentless.”

As an award-winning principal at both the elementary and secondary levels, he has led schools to national recognition and turnaround success. Brewer’s story has reached millions through national media and the Freethink docuseries Relentless, and he’s the best-selling author of Relentless: Disrupting the Educational Norm.

Speakers

Kristopher Childs

Chief Academics, Equity, & Social Justice Officer, Open Up Resources

Dr. Childs brings his vast experience in K–16 as an educator, speaker, author and thought leader to Open Up’s Sr. Leadership Team partnering to develop and drive forward key strategic initiatives of the organization in service of dismantling systemic racism in K–12 education... Read More →

Hamish Brewer

Sponsors

Open Up Resources

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Citron Center Convention Level

General Session

10:30am EDT

HIVE Mini-Notes

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Citron Center

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Citron Center Convention Level

General Session

12:00pm EDT

The Last Hurrah

Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT

Citron Center

Join us for the grand finale of HIVE 2025! Let’s celebrate the journey we’ve had, the knowledge gained, and the connections made within OUR CommUNITY. Enjoy giveaways, reflections, and exciting news about what’s next. Don’t miss the conference wrap-up as we look ahead to the school year!

Speakers

Kristopher Childs

Chief Academics, Equity, & Social Justice Officer, Open Up Resources

Brooke Powers

Managing Director Academics, Equity, & Social Justice, Open Up Resources

Brooke Powers is currently the Managing Director of Academics, Equity, & Social Justice at Open Up Resources. As a former middle school math teacher, she champions the idea that every student can excel with access to engaging, grade-level mathematics that incorporates student identities... Read More →

Sponsors

Open Up Resources

Wednesday July 16, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Citron Center Convention Level

General Session