Facilitated by the CoSN Conference Women in Technology Breakfast Facilitators
Toni Hoehn, Amy Jackson, Ivy Nelson, Diane Doersch,
Kelly May-Vollmar, Marlo Gaddis, Sarah Radcliffe
What to Expect
We’ll explore Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani, focusing on how to fear less, fail more, and lead boldly.
Each session includes:
✅ Guided discussions on selected chapters
✅ Breakout rooms for real-life scenario sharing
✅ Skill-building activities on:
• Navigating difficult conversations
• Elevating all voices
• Leading innovative solutions
✅ Asynchronous discussion prompts in our CoSN Network for ongoing connection
✅ Resource sharing and actionable takeaways
Format & Schedule
- Bi-monthly 60-minute sessions over 4–5 months
- Virtual via Zoom (breakout session will not be recorded; main content is)
- Asynchronous CoSN Network ongoing discussion access for those who can’t join live
Session Breakdown
Welcome & Objectives (5 min)
Chapter/Thematic Summary (10 min)
Breakouts for Peer Discussion (30 min)
Whole Group Reflection (10 min)
Wrap-Up & Next Steps (5 min)
Who should join?
This book study is designed for current and aspiring women leaders in edtech: CTOs, CIOs, IT Directors, Digital Learning Specialists, and technology staff. It is open to all CoSN members, regardless of gender. If you’re committed to inclusive and bold leadership, you’re in the right place.
Schedule
| July | |
| Thursday, July 10 – 7 pm ET | Live Meeting #1 – Introduction |
| Asynchronous Activity | |
| Thursday, July 24 – 7 pm ET | Live Meeting #2 – Chapters 1 & 2 |
| Asynchronous Activity + Survey | |
| August | |
| Thursday, August 7th -7 pm ET | Live Meeting #3 – Chapter 3 |
| Asynchronous Activity | |
| Thursday, August 21st – 7 pm ET | Live Meeting #4 – Chapters 4 & 5 |
| Asynchronous Activity + Survey | |
| September | |
| Thursday, September 11th -7 pm ET | Live Meeting #5 – Chapters 6 & 7 |
| Asynchronous Activity | |
| Thursday, September 25 – 7 pm ET | Live Meeting #6 – Chapter 8 |
| Asynchronous Activity + Survey | |
| October | |
| Thursday, October 9th – 7 pm ET | Live Meeting #7 – Chapters 9 & 10 |
| Asynchronous Activity | |
| Thursday, October 23rd – 7 pm ET | Live Meeting #8 – Whole Book |
| Survey for the next Book! | |
📌 Ready to Be Brave?
Spots are limited—join us to build confidence, community, and capability.
