Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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9:30am EDT

Day-Dreaming is it!: Visioning Student-Led Projects

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

When polarization roars and hope can feel futile, dreaming is essential. This session is a collaborative brainstorming space to outline “dreamy” schoolwide change. Miranda Snyder briefly storytells her trial-and-error support of Civil Rights Team’s "dreams", big and small. Processing might happen via dialogue, writing, art - your dream’s “how” is up to you and your unique context.

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Miranda Snyder

English Teacher & Civil Rights Team Advisor, Mount Desert Island High School

Miranda Snyder (she/her) is in her fifth year teaching English at Mount Desert Island high school. She teaches mainly freshman, centering texts and writing around identity, belonging, and justice. She also advises the Civil Rights Team, a student-led activist group, and organized... Read More →

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

Teacher Leadership, General

11:00am EDT

Leading Through Connection: From Classroom to Community Impact

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

This interactive session explores how educators can lead through connection, embodiment, and student voice. Participants will experience practical strategies that build trust and belonging while learning how to extend their impact beyond the classroom through student-led, community-connected initiatives and innovative, relationship-centered practices

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Kristy McNaughton

High School Teacher, Gardiner High School

Kristy McNaughton is an educator with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance through hands-on experiences. She is the creator of Yoga Fusion, a Gardiner High School elective that blends yoga, reflection, team-building, nature, and breathwork to help students connect... Read More →

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

Teacher Leadership, 9-12

Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026

From $123.27

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