CHASE FEST 2025

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.

The event will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.

, Poet, Speaker, and Advocate

• Keynote Session - The Words that Matter Most
• Youth Breakout Session - Self-disclosure

LeDerick Horne's remarkable journey is a testament to the power of determination and resilience. Diagnosed with a learning disability in the third grade, LeDerick is a dynamic spoken-word poet, a respected author, and a passionate advocate for People with Disabilities. As the grandson of a prominent New Jersey-based civil rights leader, LeDerick uses his gift for spoken-word poetry to open doors to discussions on equal opportunity, self-determination, and hope for individuals with disabilities. His work addresses the challenges of all disabilities, uniting the efforts of diverse groups to achieve substantive, systemic change.

Hands-on interactive sessions for youth only

• "Cool, Calm and Connected" (Yoga/Body Movement) - Jordan Williams, Homebody Hands
• "Making WAVES" (Songwriting/Music Making) - Art As Mentorship, Art As Mentorship
• "Art of Conversation" (Podcasting) - CHASE Team, CHASE Your Dreams Podcast

Parent Sessions

These will include sessions in the main room and breakout rooms

• "Grow Your Mindset" - Jane Groff, Director of the Kansas Parent Information Resource Center, KPIRC
• "Imperfect, but Effective: Curating Your Mindset for Success" - Edgar Palacios, Founder & CEO, LatinX Education Collaborative

• "Field with Flavor & Joy!"- Kendall Harris, Chef & Agricultural Advocate, Green Dirt on Oak / Fair Share Farms

• "Yes You Can!" - Jason Martin, Educator, Mill Creek Campus

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Plexpod Lenexa, 10000 Marshall Dr., Lenexa, United States