A Day of Inspiration and Innovation

JOIN US VIRTUALLY JULY 11, 2023!

This year, we’re hosting a one-day virtual event on July 11, 2023 themed “innovation and inspiration.” We’ve heard your requests for more networking opportunities, interactive sessions and practical how-to’s, and that’s what you’ll get. Come learn from our trainers and your colleagues at other MicroSociety schools, and end the day with an action plan to grow your school beyond bounds. 

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Early individual rate (through April 30): $99

General individual rate (beginning May 1):  $149

Principals and coordinators of schools with multi-year contracts attend free.

When a school sends five paid attendees, a sixth attends free.

* No refunds after May 1

Meet the Leadership Team!

Darlene Dingess-Adkins

Logan County, West Virginia

Darlene Dingess-Adkins is an award-winning educator who has led innovative project development as a teacher, principal, district director, assistant superintendent, and MicroSociety consultant. She is known for collaborating with stakeholders as they develop solutions and set priorities to solve complex problems. NAESP recognized her as a National Distinguished Principal, and she was awarded Principal of the Year in two different school districts. Darlene has collaborated with and trained teachers and principals nationwide and has presented at national and state conferences.

Michelle Pedalino

Galveston, Texas

Michelle Pedalino has been an educator for 33 years and most recently, was an administrator at Rosenberg Elementary School in Galveston, Texas, where she helped launch MicroSociety and carry it through the entire pandemic. Michelle has taught elementary to adult-age students in various roles and is a Master Reading Teacher, certified in gifted and talented, special education, and English as a second language. In addition, she has held administrative positions in alternative and turn-around schools. She joined MicroSociety, Inc. as a Training Consultant in 2022 after retiring from public school administration.

Sheryl Dunton

Renton, Washington

Sheryl Dunton, who recently retired after a 37-year career in education in four different districts and several states, has worked as a special educator and on assessing bilingual students and providing direct services. She also served as department chair for her team. Sheryl became a MicroSociety Coordinator in 1993 and helped initiate and implement MicroSociety at Talbot Hill Elementary School, and then served as its principal for 13 years. She has worked as a Certified MicroSociety Training Consultant, helping schools with training and implementation. She has also presented at MicroSociety conferences and various other state and national conferences and has published articles in special education journals and in ASCD.

Take a Look Inside MicroSociety!

Learn how MicroSociety works and how it commands student attention, drives engagement, and connects to classroom learning. MicroSociety allows every student to shine–and blows parents away when they see what their kids can do. Micro kids take charge and take responsibility for their own learning, and teachers are facilitators, not lecturers. MicroSociety is no game. It’s real-life learning.

2022 George Awards Winners

Student Leadership – Gaia Mariana Rangel Penagos, Maria Alejandra Cortes Zapata, Heidi Seguin, Natalie Ngyuen
Student Government  – Brooke Koskela & Natalie Nguyen
Student Venture – A&A Accessories
Parent – Nicole Juarez 
Community Partner – LG@E STEM Program (Louisville Gas & Electric)
Rookie Facilitator – Tosha Sim
Rookie Coordinator – Kristen Hodges
MicroSociety Facilitator (International) – Marcela Umbarila Mogollon
MicroSociety Facilitator (North America) – Lisa Shaw
Day School Teacher (International) - Maria I. Rodriguez Gutierrez
Day School Teacher (North America) - Rachel Fournier
MicroSociety Coordinator - Jessica Zuk
Principal - Doug Barrett
Innovation - Dr. Nadira Jack

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