PTA Delegates answer the Question, "My PTA is Excellent because...." Mike Donahue, Founder of "Walk a Mile" speaks to our Youth about the importance of walking in others shoes and standing up to bullies Discovery's Kari Byron answers a question on the importance of recognizing the signs of bullying in your child U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joins national and local experts, and student leaders on identifying and providing solutions to bullying Students speak at the Making it Better: Summit to Foster a Positive School Environment Summit Students speak at the Making it Better: Summit to Foster a Positive School Environment Summit Welcome to the 2013 Annual PTA Convention in Cincinnati, OH Active PTA Member Darrell Andrews pictured with son National PTA President-Elect Otha Thornton with Mike Donahue who promotes dignity in schools PTA Members learn about new E-learning courses available to PTA Members & Officers PTA President-Elect speaks with PTA Members PTA President-Elect Otha Thornton wraps up interview with local media PTA President-Elect Otha Thornton wraps up interview with local media President-Elect Otha Thornton pictured with PTA Member President-Elect Otha Thornton pictures with PTA Members NFL Commissioner Goodell announces new partnership focusing on sports safety with National PTA Fmr. NFL Linebacker Lavar Arrington speaks to National PTA on the importance of sports in building character in our youth NFL Commissioner Goodell, Dr. Pieroth, and Fmr. NFL Linebacker Lavar Arrington NFL Commissioner Goodell answers a question from the audience NFL Commissioner Goodell, Dr. Pieroth, and Fmr. NFL Linebacker Lavar Arrington Erin Gruwell speaks at 2013 National PTA Convention National PTA President Betsy Landers opens the Exhibit Hall Convention attendees prepare for opening of the Exhibit Hall President Betsy Landers moderates panel on fostering a positive school environment and solutions to prevent bullying Youth listen intently on solutions to National PTA President Betsy Landers, President-elect Otha Thornton, and Discovery's Kari Byron of Discovery's Mythbusters speaks on the importance of recognizing the signs of bullying U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks about the importance of parents and community leaders coming together to combat bullying U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan speaks about the importance of parents and community leaders coming together to combat bullying An attendee poses a question to the panel President Betsy Landers speaks at the Youth Summit on the importance of bullying prevention Mike Donahue speaks about how to prevent bullying Kari Byron of Discovery's Mythbusters, National PTA President Betsy Landers, President-Elect Otha Thornton Staff interact with PTA attendees Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks on the importance of safety in youth sports Princeton 7th Grade Jazz Ensemble, Princeton Community Middle School Attendee and daughter pose for a quick shot National PTA President Betsy Landers Dana Smith sings the National Anthem. Vermillion HS, Cincinnati, OH JROTC Students present the colors Commissioner Goodell, PTA President Landers, President-Elect Otha Thornton, fmr NFL Linebacker Lavar Arrington, and Dr. Pieroth Princeton 7th Grade Jazz Ensemble, Princeton Community Middle School President-Elect Otha Thornton Youth summit student receives assistance on work Youth Summit student observes his creation! "Coach D" The Parent as Coach! 5 Strategies to Help your children succeed in school and life Attendees listen intently in workshop session Plenary Sessions Plenary Sessions Plenary Sessions Exhibit Hall Attendees Exhibit Hall Attendees Exhibit Hall Attendees Exhibit Hall Attendees Exhibit Hall Attendees Youth Summit Youth Summit Youth Summit Youth Summit Youth Summit Youth Summit Youth Summit 2013 National PTA Registration 2013 National PTA Registration 2013 National PTA Registration 2013 National PTA Registration 2013 National PTA Registration Plenary Session Plenary Session Plenary Session Plenary Session