HIVE 2025

Let's kick off HIVE with OUR CommUNITY! Hear from Open Up Resources organization leaders, and engage in an amazing keynote from Principal Baruti Kafele.

Principal Baruti Kafele is an award-winning educator, speaker, and author known for inspiring school culture transformations and driving student success. With decades of experience, he has led turnaround efforts in urban schools and authored numerous books on leadership and student motivation. Principal Kafele will return to HIVE in 2025 to energize and empower attendees.

Join us for an inspiring session with HIVE's keynote speaker, Principal Baruti Kafele! Ask questions, gain insights, and engage in a dynamic conversation about leadership, education, and making an impact.

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.

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!