Jessa Gagne
Green Schools
summit@projectgreenschools.org
The 7th Annual Green Schools Summit is a MA-focused Environmental Conference for Educators, Government Officials, State Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations, those who serve our Schools & Communities, Students [Grades 5-12], and those interested in Developing the Next Generation of Energy & Environmentally Literate Citizens right here in our Commonwealth!
Our goal is to educate & empower those committed to Greening our Schools, to share best practices, & to provide innovative resources and solutions for individuals to return to their communities & make The Green Difference.
8:45-9:15 Registration
9:15-10:20 Exhibitor Space Opens in the EPA Library
Exhibits from Students, Schools, Public Sector, Private Sector, NGOs, Government
Tour a LEED Certified federal facility - Meet at the clock
10:30-11:30 General Session in Leighton Hall
Welcome from Robin Organ, Green Schools Executive Director
Welcome from Curt Spalding, EPA Administrator
Featuring: Commissioner Sylvia (DOER), Senator Eldridge,
Rep. Barrows, and Green Schools Student Co-Presidents,
Leigh Hamlet (MURSD) and Ben Levine (Mansfield High)
Key Note Address: Commissioner Mark Sylvia (DOER)
Green Schools Corporate Sponsor, Next Step Living
Elizabeth Nowakowski, Green Schools President
11:30-12:00 Lunch: Bring your own waste free lunch & reusable water bottle in Leighton Hall
12:00-12:30 Panel A: Environmental Education as Solution in Leighton Hall
Featuring: MA DESE, MA DOER, MA CEC, MA DEP, & MA ELP
Green Schools Corporate Sponsor, National Grid
12:35-1:10 Panel B: Student-led Environmental Innovation in Leighton Hall
Featuring Green Schools Student Advisory Council & Students from across the Commonwealth
Green Schools Corporate Sponsor, Worth Wild
1:15-2:00 VIP Networking Session (Professional) in Law Library
1:15-2:00 VIP Networking Session (Student) in Leighton Hall
Green Schools Corporate Sponsors, Konica Minolta & NSTAR
2:00-3:00 General Session - Closing Session - in Leighton Hall
Featuring Brown School Environmental Projects and NEW RESOURCES for your school!
Additional Information
Space is limited. Attendees and exhibitors must register to attend this event. Light refreshment and afternoon snack provided. There is airport-like security entering Post OfficeCourt McCormick Building. Plan accordingly.