Happy R Virtual Events
Joyful Virtual Learning
Join us at a Happy R during the school year to network with Jostens Renaissance educators across North America, and learn what’s going on in the Renaissance community.
Happy R virtual educator events often include the following:
- Practical tips from a successful program leader
- Breakout conversations led by Renaissance Hall of Famers and Coaches
- Q&A with experts
Upcoming Happy R Events
Watch past Happy R events here.
August 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST
JRGC Reconnect
Summer is over and the school year is here! Let’s get the RenFam back together to encourage one another and talk about ideas we heard at the Jostens Renaissance Global Conference.
September 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST
Getting Widespread Buy-in from Your School Community with Samantha Grimes from Greenbrier High School, Tennessee
Want to get Renaissance started so your school culture can bloom… but feeling a bit alone? Attend this Happy R with Hall of Famer Samantha Grimes to hear her experiences and strategies for getting more people from your community to go all in.
October 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST
Ren Cards with Alysia Samborsky and Melissa Chase from L’Anse Creuse North High School, Mighigan
Implementing Renaissance Cards (Tiered Recognition) is a great way to recognize and reward many students who demonstrate growth in areas determined by your school. Join Renaissance Ambassadors Alysia Samborsky and Melissa Chase from L’Anse Creuse High School to learn how they implemented this impactful system for a student body of 1,600.
November 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST
School of Distinction with the Ren Team
Attend this month’s Happy R to learn more about the Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction awards and receive tips and advice from educators who have gone through the application process.
February 8, 2027 | 7:00 PM CST
Recognition Strategies with Jennifer Freeman and Kristen Bond from Musselman High School, West Virginia
Recognition is a core part of the Results Formula. Attend this Happy R to learn why it matters for both students and Staffulty and hear some easy to implement ideas that you can do at your school.
March 15, 2027 | 7:00 PM CST
Staff Morale with Beth Mooney from Powell High School, Tennessee
Staff Morale forms the foundation of school culture, but can be hard for schools to reinforce. Attend this session with Educator of the Year Beth Mooney to get practical tips and ideas for building and maintaining staff morale.
May 3, 2027 | 7:00 PM CST
Zero to Platinum with Beth and Josh Coleman from Gloucester High School, Virginia
Join Renaissance leaders Beth and Josh Coleman as the walk us through the first three years of Renaissance at their school, where they grew from a small club to a popular class that has achieved Platinum School of Distinction.
Watch Past Happy R Events:
May 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST
Renaissance in Elementary Schools
In the final Happy R of the school year, 2024 Educator of the Year Kevin “KJ” Johnson shares how he adapted and implemented the Jostens Renaissance framework at his elementary school.
February 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST
Using Social Media to Celebrate Your School’s Culture
Social Media: Everyone is on it, but it can be scary to engage with as a school. In this Happy R, learn how educator Danielle MacLeod has used social media to help tell her school’s story and support their positive school culture.
October 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM CST
Student and Staffulty Recognition
Join us for the October Happy R hosted by Hall of Famer Melissa Wright to gain tips and ideas to increase recognition for both students and Staffulty at your school.
September 22, 2025 | 7:00 PM CST
Using Renaissance to Transform Your School
Join us for the September Happy R to learn how 2025 Educator of the Year Bentli Lewis used Renaissance strategies and resources to transform the culture at her middle school in less than three years.
May 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM CST
Renaissance Cards with Meg Ward
Implementing Renaissance Cards (Tiered Recognition) is a great way to recognize and reward many students who demonstrate growth in areas determined by your school. Renaissance Champion Meg Ward will be our guest to discuss the benefits and challenges of utilizing this time-honored Renaissance strategy.
Monday, October 21, 2024 | 7:00 PM CST
Join Renaissance Champion Dr. Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder to hear about how Renaissance can support and connect PBIS and Multi-Tiered Support systems. No registration necessary.
Monday, January 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM CST
This month will feature Brandon HuBrins, Assistant Principal of Ellington High School, sharing how they transformed their school culture by honing their identity and living it out every day with Renaissance strategies.
Contact Renaissance@jostens.com for information from past Happy R’s.