The CEI Innovation Breakfast was one of my first keynote addresses. The event was held at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science before the opening of the museum and I presented to over 250 people about the value of investing in organizations working to empower educators. The site was beautiful and the talk was brief, and it was one of my first forays into the world of public speaking.
One of my colleagues made the trip to Denver from Colorado Springs in a show of support and two more made the trip. At the end of the experience I felt supported, cared for, and like my voice mattered.