Get the insights you need to make a real impact in your school community! Join Superintendent Kevin Summer, Retired Principal Licia Hillman, and eLuma Director of Product Brandy Samuell, M.Ed., as they share actionable strategies from decades of experience in both small and large districts.
Here’s why you can’t afford to miss this session:
- Gain Practical, Field-Tested Strategies – These leaders bring real-world approaches to overcoming caregiver engagement barriers, based on what works in schools like yours.
- Get Your Questions Answered in Real-Time – With a dedicated Q&A, this session lets you ask direct questions about your unique challenges.
- Walk Away with Tools You Can Use Right Away – Learn about practical applications that you can immediately implement to engage caregivers and positively influence student behavior.
Be part of this dynamic dialogue and get the advice you need to make caregiver engagement effective, enjoyable, and impactful.
About the Presenters
Kevin Summers is the Superintendent of Schools for the Bloomfield School District, located in the Four Corners region of New Mexico. Before assuming his current role, he led the Aztec Municipal School District as Superintendent and held administrative positions within Bloomfield School District as the Director of PreK-12 Curriculum & Instruction and as Principal in the Roswell Independent School District. He has taught secondary science in California, Texas, and New Mexico.
Mr. Summers holds a Bachelor of Science in Education, with a focus on Life Sciences, from New Mexico State University, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University. Currently, he serves on the New Mexico School Superintendents Association board as President-Elect and as Secretary for the Cooperative Educational Services executive committee.
He and his wife, Heather, have been married for several years and are the proud parents of two children, Addison and Ezra.
Licia Hillman’s career in education began as a substitute teacher while volunteering at her children’s elementary school. Inspired by the principal to pursue teaching, she joined Berrendo Middle School as a 6th-grade teacher, where she soon transitioned to teach math across all middle school levels. Her enthusiasm and expertise in math instruction quickly became a hallmark of her teaching.
Licia’s journey led her into school administration, first as the Dean of Students and later as the principal of Berrendo Middle School. In these roles, she was instrumental in fostering a positive and academically focused school environment. After retiring, Licia became an educational consultant, where she continues to share her deep knowledge and passion for education, supporting teachers and administrators in creating successful learning experiences.
Brandy Samuell M. Ed. is a dedicated educator with over 32 years of experience. She has been involved in all facets of public education from classroom teacher to assistant superintendent. Brandy’s knowledge base spans general education, special education, mental health support, and school turnaround. She has experience working in charter, rural, suburban, urban, and virtual school settings. Brandy currently serves as the Director of Mental Health and Related Services at eLuma.
Brandy earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, degree from Texas Tech University in 1989, and a Master of Education, School Counseling, degree from Texas Christian University in 2002. She has completed Post-Master’s work in Educational Diagnostics and Educational Leadership from the University of the Southwest. In addition, Brandy is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management; she has managed multiple school-related crises as well as provided crisis management and crisis response training for school staff and community-based first responders.
While Brandy has a broad scope of knowledge and interests, the majority of her career has been dedicated to supporting the emotional and behavioral needs of students as well as managing, coaching, and developing staff. In her spare time, Brandy enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her animals, and working in her yard.
The recording and webinar slides will be available within three business days of the event.
