Thank You for Joining Us at AASA 2025!

PRESENTATION: Above the Fray: Building Unity While Navigating Unprecedented Political and Community Challenges

PRESENTED BY: 

• Dr. David Axner, Executive Director, BASA

• Dr. Paul Imhoff, Director of Governmental Relations, BASA

• Dr. Michael Barnes, Superintendent, Mayfield City Schools, Ohio

• Tom Speaks, Partner and Co-Founder, The Impact Group

• Phil Herman, Partner, The Impact Group

• Dr. Rachel White, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, The University of Texas, Austin

Thank you for attending our presentation, “Above the Fray: Building Unity While Navigating Unprecedented Political and Community Challenges,” at the 2025 AASA National Conference on Education. We appreciate you taking the time to engage in this important conversation about fostering unity in our schools and communities.

We hope you found the discussion insightful and walked away with valuable strategies to strengthen trust, navigate challenges, and lead with confidence. If you have any questions or would like to continue the conversation, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Again, thank you for your time and commitment to creating positive and resilient school communities. We look forward to staying connected!

Download a copy of our presentation or click through below!

Dr. Rachel White Video Presentation

Please enjoy Dr. Rachel White’s recorded portion of our presentation.
Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, The University of Texas, Austin