Completed
Leadership Experience
XQ Future of High School Roadshow —
Student & Teacher Panel
Completed — April 30, 2026
A meaningful opportunity to represent student voice, career-connected learning, and the future of education.
Overview
I was selected to participate in the XQ Future of High School Roadshow Student & Teacher Panel — an invitation-based event bringing together students, educators, and policymakers to discuss the future of education.
This experience gave me the opportunity to represent Cherry Creek Innovation Campus and speak on behalf of students pursuing career-connected learning, hospitality pathways, and real-world workforce readiness.
About the Event
A National Initiative for
Education Reform
The XQ Future of High School Roadshow is a national initiative focused on rethinking the high school experience and elevating student voices in conversations about education reform, opportunity, and post-graduation success.
The Denver Roundtable Will Cover
- —What is working in high school today
- —Where opportunities still exist for students
- —How schools can better prepare students for careers and life
- —The value of hands-on learning and career pathways
- —Student perspectives on real-world readiness
Why This Matters to Me
I am proud to represent a pathway that has given me hands-on experience in hospitality, leadership, event operations, and professional growth.
Through Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, I have learned the value of practical education that connects the classroom to real industry experience. This panel allows me to share my own perspective on how education can be more relevant, more experiential, and more effective for students with career goals.
What I Plan to Bring
My Voice
on the Panel
- —The importance of career-connected education
- —How hands-on learning builds confidence and professionalism
- —Why internships, site visits, and real experiences matter
- —How hospitality education prepares students for leadership
- —My journey from student to future global hospitality professional
Event Details
Date
Thursday
April 30, 2026
Time
10:00 AM
– 12:00 PM
Location
Department of Education
Downtown Denver, Colorado
Recap & Takeaways
This section will be updated with photos, key takeaways, reflections, networking highlights, and discussion themes from the event.
Photos
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Key Takeaways
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Quotes & Themes
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Stepping into rooms where meaningful conversations happen — and making sure student voices are heard.
Representing Cherry Creek Innovation Campus · April 30, 2026