Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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9:30am EDT

Bringing Technology and Wellness Together in the Classroom

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT

As school districts increasingly integrate 1-to-1 device initiatives, the conversation must shift from mere technical proficiency to the cultivation of sustainable digital health. This session presents a comprehensive framework for a Digital Wellness Program that synthesizes three critical pillars: Digital Citizenship, Technical Mastery, and Cognitive Wellness. Rather than viewing these as disparate subjects, this integrated model treats them as a singular competency necessary for student success in a hyper-connected world.

Speakers

Eric Huntington

Technology Integrator, Cape Elizabeth Middle School

I am currently the technology integrator at Cape Elizabeth Middle School. I teach 8th grade technology and 6th grade digital wellness. This is my 18th year as an educator and I live in Portland, ME!

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Alfond 136

Innovation, 3-12

9:30am EDT

Escape the Ordinary: Unlocking Learning Through Classroom Escape Rooms

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT

Alfond 208

Turn your classroom into an adventure with escape rooms that spark curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking. In this session, you’ll explore how to design and implement engaging, content-rich escape experiences while experiencing one yourself, and leave with ready-to-use ideas to bring energy and purpose to your instruction.

Speakers

Allyson Gilbert

Science Teacher, Mt. Ararat High School

I’m an educator driven by curiosity, connection, and the belief that learning should matter beyond the classroom. After facing burnout early in my career, I rebuilt my approach around student voice, choice, and real-world impact. I design experiences that push students to ask big... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Alfond 208

Innovation, 6-12

9:30am EDT

Not Extras, Not Enrichment: The Power of Arts Integration

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT

This interactive session explores how arts integration can deepen learning, increase engagement, and build strong classroom communities. Participants will experience practical, ready-to-use strategies that blend the arts with core content areas, reflecting on how creative processes support academic, social-emotional, and cognitive growth. You’ll leave with simple ways to get started and a renewed understanding of the arts in your classroom.

Speakers

Joshua Chard

Arts Integration Teacher Leader Fellow, Maine Department of Education Office of Teaching and Learning

Joshua Chard is a second-grade teacher at East End Community School in Portland, Maine, and the 2024 Maine Teacher of the Year. With more than 30 years in education, he creates culturally responsive, arts-integrated learning experiences that center joyful relationships, student voice... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT

Innovation, K-8

9:30am EDT

The Quiet Revolution: Transforming Public Spaces with Montessori Magic

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT

Alfond 228

In a world of digital noise, a "Quiet Revolution" is happening within the hands of the child. Move beyond screens and worksheets and uncover the "magic" inside the Montessori pedagogy and curriculum. Through captivating visuals and hands-on materials, see how we can transform classrooms into serene sanctuaries that not only foster deep concentration and independence; but provide children with opportunities to learn through materials specifically designed to teach abstract concepts.

Speakers

Ashley Cirone

Kindergarten, Harrington Elementary School

Ashley has a B.A in Psychology with a focus on Early Childhood Education. She attended University of Maine and graduated with a M.Ed in Special Education. Throughout her career, she has spent time as a Special Education Ed Tech, a Second Grade Teacher, a K-8 Special Education Teacher... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
Alfond 228

Innovation, K-2

11:00am EDT

Keeping AI HUMAN in Every Classroom

Thursday July 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT

Alfond 209

This session teaches AI literacy using the HUMAN framework and classroom-ready EduProtocols. Explore low-prep, high-engagement strategies that help students use AI safely, ethically, and effectively. You’ll leave with practical, adaptable ideas to make AI literacy approachable and empowering across all content areas, plus fresh, student-centered ways to spark critical thinking, ethical reflection, and real classroom engagement.

Speakers

Kate Meyer

Instructional Innovation Specialist, Mount Desert Island High School

Kate Meyer is an instructional innovation specialist and high school English teacher in Bar Harbor, Maine, where she has taught for 25 years. From 2021 to 2023, she served as a Distinguished Educator with the Maine Department of Education. This position allowed her to travel throughout... Read More →

Thursday July 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Alfond 209

Innovation, General