Welcome from the Conference Chair

Dear Conference Attendees,

Welcome to the Association of Educational Therapists’ 48th Annual Conference. I’m glad you’re here, and I’m excited for the next few days of learning, networking, and fun. We, as an association, truly appreciate your participation and look forward to the valuable contributions you will make to this conference.

AET’s Annual Conference has been a key part of our Association since the start. Many of you may not realize that AET relies on your participation in the conference, programs, and fundraising efforts to further our mission. Your involvement is vital to our success as an organization, and we truly appreciate your dedication. In 2028, AET will celebrate two major achievements: 50 years as a nonprofit association and the presentation of its 50th annual conference.

A significant amount of effort goes into planning and organizing our Annual Conferences. The Conference Committee begins meeting just weeks after the current one ends to prepare for the next, but we don’t see this as a burden. On the contrary, most of us actually look forward to our Tuesday morning meetings. It’s a well-kept secret that we enjoy planning the conference as much as the event itself!

Our team includes AET members, our executive director, and other support staff from our management company. Many moving parts come together to create what you see here. I am incredibly proud of this committee and want to express my deepest gratitude to each of our committee members, volunteers, and office support staff. Your contributions to planning and executing the conference are sincerely appreciated.

It has been my pleasure to chair AET’s Conference Committee over the past year. I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment working with our team of volunteers and staff.

It warms my heart to know that our work as a team brings happiness and fulfillment to conference attendees worldwide. Have a great time at this year’s conference, and I look forward to seeing each of you at future AET events.

Jess Durrett, MA, ET/P®
AET Conference Chair