Upcoming AHE Events
For more information about any of these events,
please reach out to either Sarah Beachkofky or Trey Ramsey
Virtual Session One - AI and Technology in Hospitality
Introduction by Sarah Beachkofsky – 15 minutes
Guest Speaker & Presentation by Trey Ramsey USCB – 45 minutes
Online Activity on AI and Technology by Doral Andersson – 60 minutes
Discussion: Q & A from attendees – Doral and Sarah – 30 minutes
Assignment – 30 minutes
Unlimited Registrants, Free to attend.
Virtual Session Two - How to integrate activities and experiences to learning content in curriculum.
Introduction by Sarah Beachkofsky – 15 minutes
Guest Speaker & Presentation by Sarah Beachkofsky, USCB – 45 minutes
Presentation of New course: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism with how to integrate
hands on experiences by Doral Andersson – 60 minutes
Discussion: Q & A from attendees – Doral and Sarah – 30 minutes
Assignment – 30 minutes
Unlimited Registrants, Free to attend.
Virtual Session Three- Trends in Hospitality
Introduction video by Sarah Beachkofsky – 15 minutes
Guest Speaker - 30 minutes
Online Activity on topic by Doral Andersson – 45 minutes
Interactive Experience on Topic by Sarah and Doral – 30 minutes
Discussion: Q & A from attendees – Doral and Sarah – 30 minutes
Assignment – 30 minutes
Unlimited Registrants, Free to attend.
2026 AHE Summit - Honoring Heritage & Creating Sustainability for the Future
Sunday, January 25, 2026 - 2 CE Credit Hours
The Beach House Resort Hilton Head
1 South Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Check in for the Beach House
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – The Ocean Room/TBD – Sustainability in the Resort Culture – Hotel Manger to showcase property attributes
and hiring trends.
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 8 CE Credit Hours
University of South Carolina Beaufort Hilton Head Island Campus
1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. - Independent Business Owner Discussion with Sweet Al’s Bakery. Breakfast provided
by Sweet Al’s Bakery – Expansion and Culture at USCB
9:15 a.m. -10:00 a.m. - Department of Education Discussion, led by TBD
10:10 a.m. -10:30 a.m. - Incorporating Sustainability & Culture within the Industry and Discussion, lead
by Amber with Turtle Trackers
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - Technology Innovations in the Hospitality Industry, led by Trey Ramsey, Assistant
Director of the Center for Lowcountry Hospitality Education.
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Sustaining Heritage and Providing for the Future: Ahmad Ward Executive Director
Mitcheville Freedom Park
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Working Lunch and Discussions of the Food and Beverage Industry with Guest Speaker
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. -Tourism and Experiential Learning with Gullah Heritage Tours. Trolly to pick up
and drop off at USCB campus.
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Return to USCB, Closing Remarks, and Review of Tuesday’s Schedule by Sarah Beachkofsky
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 4 CE Credit Hours
University of South Carolina Beaufort Hilton Head Island Campus
1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. - Discussions with USCB Students about their experiences in the Hospitality Industry.
Breakfast provided by Sweet Al’s Bakery
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. - Hot Topics in the Industry Speaker TBA
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. - Break, Tour of USCB Hilton Head Island Campus and Resources
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. - Demo of online Educational Resources on Green and LEED Properties, led by Guest
Speaker Doral Anderson
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. - Overview of USCB Student Opportunities, and Closing Remarks, lead Sarah Beachkofsky,
Executive Director of the Center for Lowcountry Hospitality Education.
11:30 a.m. – Noon - Lunch to be served.
Noon - 12:30 p.m. - SC Department of State Representative to take Q & A. Review of CTE requirements,
online documents, and pre-approved equipment list.
Spaces are limited to 40 attendees.
There is a $250 registration fee for attendees of this event.
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Contact Prevous AHE Attendees
Doral Andersson - The Event U
Sarah Beachkofsky - University of South Carolina Beaufort
Michele Easthem - Beaufort County Schools
Eleanor R. Glover Gladney - South Carolina Department of Education
James Hill - Beaufort County Schools
Ashlee James - Beaufort County Schools
Nicholas Jonjevic - Trident Technical College
Jamie Leverentz - Florence 1 Schools
Dr. Ernest E. Mackins - Greenville Schools
Ellen Stewart Maloney - Technical College of the Lowountry
Laura Mason - Beaufort County Schools
Cathy Mellard - Dorchester County Carreer and Technology Center
Anna Nelson - Trident Technical College
Trey Ramsey - Univerity of South Carolina Beaufort
Jennifer Simmons - Beaufort County Schools
Angela Williams - Beaufort County Schools
Bradford Wilson - Beaufort County Schools
Resources
If you have additional resources that you would like to share with other attendees of the AHE, please feel free to send us an email at clhe@uscb.edu with the resources you wish to share!
Contact Us
Sarah Beachkofsky
Executive Director | Center for Lowcountry Hospitality Education
One Sand Shark Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Trey Ramsey
Assistant | Center for Lowcountry Hospitality Education
One Sand Shark Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
