District 202 high school students recently stepped into a room filled with inspiration, insight and real-world leadership at the Third Annual Live2Lead Leadership Learning Experience.
Hosted in Plainfield, by Dr. John Hackett, the annual event centers on three powerful themes, which are Learn, Connect and Give Back.
Through video messages from world-class speakers, local leadership panels, and interactive activities, participants explored what leadership truly looks like in action.
This year, the experience extended beyond professional development.
Hackett donated $300 from event proceeds to the District’s INCubator Program and provided scholarships for students from District 202 and the Wilco Area Career Center, ensuring young leaders had a seat at the table.
“The Live2Lead conference offered our District 202 students a premier platform to network with local leaders and dive into meaningful dialogue,” said Director of High School Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kate Morris.
“A core priority for us is providing real-world experiences that help students sharpen their essential life skills. We are deeply grateful to the Live2Lead organization for making this impactful experience possible.”
District 202 students in attendance included:
Plainfield East High School
• David Correa, senior, Wilco Area Career Center student
• Jairo Gomez, junior
• Grant Withaeger, senior
Plainfield South High School
• Ty'shon Broughton, senior, Wilco Area Career Center student
• Ricardo Godinez, senior, Wilco Area Career Center student
• Malcolm Henes, junior
Plainfield High School–Central Campus
• Ella Ruland, junior
• Santiago Delgado Salinas, senior
Plainfield North High School
• Mowosimi Kolawole, junior
These students also serve on the District Student Advisory Committee and will use what they learned to help develop future student leadership training opportunities.
District 202 Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Paula Sereleas participated in a leadership panel discussion, while administrators, including high school principals, attended in support of their students.