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Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026
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Friday, July 31
 

7:30am EDT

Breakfast
Friday July 31, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Spann Student Commons

Friday July 31, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Spann Student Commons
  meal

8:30am EDT

General Session
Friday July 31, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Ayotte Auditorium

Friday July 31, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Ayotte Auditorium

9:00am EDT

From Reflections to Actions: How Anti-Racist Teacher Leaders are Doing the Work
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Ayotte 104
This session shares a year-long, teacher-led anti-racist community of study where educators engaged in reflection, dialogue, and action to confront inequities in their practice. Participants will explore structures that support sustained learning and activism and leave with practical tools to build similar communities, fostering equitable classrooms where all students feel valued, supported, and meaningfully engaged in literacy learning.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Laura Jiménez

Dr. Laura Jiménez

Senior Lecturer, Boston University
Dr. Jiménez is faculty at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development and the director of Educating Critically. Her work focuses on the representations of marginalized communities in children and YA literature. In addition she supports teachers in bringing... Read More →
avatar for Melissa Guerrette

Melissa Guerrette

Grade 5 Teacher, Oxford Elementary School, MSAD17
Melissa Guerrette, NBCT, is a 5th grade teacher at Oxford Elementary School in Oxford, Maine and a member of the Teach Maine Center Executive Team. She is the 2021 Oxford County Teacher of the Year, and in 2025 received the Claudette and John Brassil Distinguished Educator Award from... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Ayotte 104
  Equity, General

9:00am EDT

From Page to Performance: Readers Theater and AI for Every Classroom
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
This interactive session explores how readers theater can be used to build reading fluency, comprehension, and student confidence across grade levels. Participants will learn practical strategies for implementing readers theater in their classrooms and see how it can support collaboration and engagement for a wide range of learners. Designed for teachers just beginning to explore artificial intelligence, this session will also introduce simple, accessible ways to use AI to create engaging, leveled scripts tailored to students’ needs. Participants will have time to experiment with these tools, so please bring a device and be ready to try it out in real time.
Speakers
avatar for Joshua Chard

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 →
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
  Innovation, General

9:00am EDT

Pathways to Possibilities: A New Approach to Career Exploration
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 208
In the Pathways to Possibilities session, participants will reimagine the traditional high school career fair as a targeted, interactive, fast-paced workshop in which students engage in short sessions to understand the career opportunities and supports available across the state. During the workshop, participants will create an event for their school using resources and tools to support their planning process.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Knedler

Lisa Knedler

Career Connections Teacher Leader Fellow, Maine Department of Education, Office of Teaching and Learning
Lisa Knedler is the Career Connections Teacher Leader Fellow for the Office of Teaching and Learning at the Maine Department of Education. Her days are spent teaching at Gray-New Gloucester High School where she is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Coordinator and... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 208
  Innovation, 9-12

9:00am EDT

Encouraging Creative Risk Taking in Student Writers
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 229
How can teachers jumpstart a writing community? By establishing the connection between identifying audience and purpose with selecting an accessible and compelling format. This workshop will introduce interactive, whole class activities and individual conferencing strategies for providing limited, targeted feedback to guide students toward seeing themselves as writers with agency over their work.
Speakers
avatar for Hilary Martin

Hilary Martin

Literacy Specialist, Mt. Ararat High School
Hilary Martin is a former theater teacher and current literacy specialist at Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham, Maine.  In addition to her work in teaching reading and writing, she has developed curriculum centered around using theater and drama techniques across content areas.
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 229
  Instruction, 6-12

9:00am EDT

Moving Away from Traditional Grading: A Process-based System
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 228
Do you want to empower students to drive their own engagement and take ownership of their own learning?  Join us as we explore resources, samples, and ideas for how you might implement a similar approach in your classroom to build a community where growth matters most. Inspired by Sarah Zerwin’s “Pointless” approach.
Speakers
avatar for Bridget Wright

Bridget Wright

English Teacher, Lincoln Academy
Bridget Wright teaches English at Lincoln Academy, where she also runs her schools Writing Center. She is the 2025 Lincoln County Teacher of the Year and has been teaching for 14 years. 
avatar for Jack DeAngelis

Jack DeAngelis

Jack DeAngelis teaches English at Lincoln Academy where he is also the advisor for the school newspaper. Jack has been teaching for 6 years. 
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 228
  Instruction, 6-12

9:00am EDT

Yes, Really! Small Tweaks that Boost Engagement for All Learners
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 227
Everyone engages more when they are interested and excited, and as a result, learning increases! The concept is easy, but designing instruction to optimize student engagement can sometimes feel overwhelming or inauthentic. This session will introduce you to opportunities to respond and why they are important for engagement, and help you realize that specific praise also increases student engagement. Participants will learn two types of responding, with specific examples, synthesize their learning through peer discussions, and observe classroom teachers implementing these techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Anne Marie Jordan

Anne Marie Jordan

Literacy Specialist/ESEA Federal Grant Coordinator, Ridge View Community School, RSU 46
Anne Marie C. Jordan, Ph.D., is an experienced educator supporting teachers and students across Maine for 35 years. In MSAD #46, she is a Literacy Specialist and Federal Grant Coordinator, as well as a former classroom teacher, principal, and interventionist. She leads district initiatives... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 227
  Instruction, General

9:00am EDT

Building Relationships with Restorative Practices
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Ayotte 103
Participants will engage in an overview of the power of utilizing restorative practices to build relationships with students, staff, and administration. Then, participants will engage in community building circles.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Albee

Emily Albee

Social Studies Teacher, Hampden Academy, RSU22
Emily Albee is a social studies teacher working with grades 9-12 at Hampden Academy, part of RSU 22, in Hampden, Maine. She was named the 2022 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year and a state finalist for 2023 Maine Teacher of the Year. Emily is a National Board Certified Teacher... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Ayotte 103
  Relationships, General

9:00am EDT

Elementary Classroom Management: How to increase engagement, help decrease behaviors and build a positive classroom environment
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 209
In this session, you will learn why classroom management is important, how to build culture and community, learn how to teach expectations and routines and gain tips for behavior management and work completion.
Speakers
avatar for Tanya Perreault

Tanya Perreault

Kindergarten Teacher, Spruce Mountain Primary School
My name is Tanya Perreault and I am a kindergarten teacher at Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore, Maine. I have worked in education for 27 years. I have been a kindergarten teacher for the past 16 years. In 2023, I was named the Androscoggin County Teacher of the Year. I... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Alfond 209
  Relationships, PK-5
  • about My name is Tanya Perreault and I am a kindergarten teacher at Spruce Mountain Primary School in Livermore, Maine. I have worked in education for 27 years. I have been a kindergarten teacher for the past 16 years. In 2023, I was named the Androscoggin County Teacher of the Year. I love working in a primary school where I can help build the foundation for children to love school and make an impact in their education. In my 27 years of education, I have also worked as an educational technician in special education. I also worked as a daycare and preschool director. Through my experience, I have learned many ways to manage classrooms. I have found it imperative to learn and collaborate with other teachers. My passion for teaching shows each day with my interactions with my students and colleagues. 

10:15am EDT

Break
Friday July 31, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am EDT
Jeanie's Cafe, Alfond

Friday July 31, 2026 10:15am - 10:30am EDT
Jeanie's Cafe, Alfond
  meal

10:30am EDT

Empowering our Youth: Elevating Student Voice in Schools
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 209
Students have historically been seen as the recipients of information and passive engagers in learning. Learn firsthand the impact and importance of empowering student voices in schools, both within and outside of the classroom setting, through experiences in extracurricular programming and unique learning opportunities. This session will provide you with a roadmap in beginning your journey to empowering youth to promote positive learning experiences and meaningful, authentic student-led action in your school community. 
Speakers
avatar for Travis Palmer

Travis Palmer

Social Studies Teacher, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, MSAD 17
Travis Palmer is a social studies teacher at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, where he advises several student leadership organizations including the Culture, Awareness, Respect, and Education (CARE) Team, Civil Rights Team, and National Honor Society. His practice centers... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 209
  Equity, 6-12

10:30am EDT

Creating the Evidence: Book Art in Action
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Ayotte 103
Research consistently demonstrates that hands-on learning strengthens comprehension, increases student engagement, and promotes deeper understanding beyond rote memorization. In this workshop, participants will construct three book structures that function as authentic alternative assessments. Explore how book art can provide meaningful evidence of learning while fostering creativity, reflection, and student ownership across content areas and grade levels.
Speakers
avatar for Sharon Gallant

Sharon Gallant

Retired Educator, MSAD 11
Sharon Gallant was a science educator at Gardiner Area High School and the 2023 Kennebec County Teacher of the Year. With more than 30 years in education, she is recognized for outdoor and experiential learning and has presented professional development throughout Maine. Sharon holds... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Ayotte 103
  Innovation, 3-8

10:30am EDT

Engaging Students and Shell-ebrating Maine Bivalves and Aquaculture
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 136
Step into Maine's blue economy and re-engineer our relationship with our ocean! In this fast-paced hands-on workshop, you'll create tools that aquaculture farmers rely on and will leave with a turn-key NGSS-aligned curriculum that empowers students to harness their engineering skills to solve global food and restoration challenges. Help students realize their ability to help build the future of sustainability using STEAM!
Speakers
avatar for Kristel Anuszewski

Kristel Anuszewski

Distinguished Educator, Learning Through Technology Team, Maine DOE
Kristel Anuszewski, a lifelong Mainer and 2024 Kennebec County Teacher of the Year, has 32 years of educational experience. After twenty-seven years teaching high school English and four years serving as an elementary librarian at Windsor Elementary, she now works as a Distinguished... Read More →
avatar for Colleen Maker

Colleen Maker

Biology and Marine Biology Teacher, Washington Academy
Colleen Maker is a biology and marine biology teacher at Washington Academy and serves as a K–12 Aquaculture Teaching Consultant for Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center. With 21 years of teaching experience, she is passionate about working with community partners to create authentic... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 136
  Innovation, 3-12

10:30am EDT

The Compass and the Canvas: Leading Innovation Inside and Out
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Ayotte 104
How might we apply principles of human-centered, empathy-fueled design thinking to develop a more symbiotic relationship between outdoor education and educational technology? During this interactive sprint, participants will use a 5-phase design process to transform the indoor/outdoor dynamic of learning spaces by engaging the Compass Mindset (mentorship and self regulation) and the Canvas Mindset (creativity and multi-modal expression).
Speakers
avatar for Selina Greene Warren

Selina Greene Warren

Outdoor Learning Facilitator & School Garden Coordinator, Community Regional Charter School
Selina Greene Warren is a dedicated Outdoor Learning Facilitator and School Garden Coordinator at Community Regional Charter School. She was named the 2023 Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year and received the 2024 National Excellence in Teaching Agriculture Award... Read More →
avatar for Dan Ryder

Dan Ryder

Director of Design & Innovation, Community Regional Charter School
Dan Ryder is a veteran classroom educator and Director of Design & Innovation at Community Regional Charter School.  He formerly served as Co-Founder and Education Director of the SUCCESS & INNOVATION CENTER at MT BLUE CAMPUS ), an empathy-fueled makerspace + mentoring space for... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Ayotte 104
  Innovation, General

10:30am EDT

Empower Math Learners: Differentiation and Intervention Tools & Resources
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 227
This interactive workshop will equip math educators with resources and strategies to provide differentiated support in the classroom and through more intensive interventions. Learn to empower all students to engage with and learn mathematics. Walk away with strategies to make math visual, differentiate activities, and incorporate math games to reach all learners. New activities and routines will be shared!
Speakers
avatar for Cheryl Tobey

Cheryl Tobey

STEM Education Specialist, Maine Math and Science Alliance
Cheryl is a STEM Education Specialist at Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, where she supports mathematics educators through project work, consulting and curriculum development. Cheryl has 20 years of experience providing professional development to mathematics educators and... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 227
  Instruction, PK-5

10:30am EDT

Everyone is Welcome to Play: Using the power of play to build student relationships to content and each other through games in the classroom
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Learning happens deeper and faster through play. Teachers in this session will experience some of the ways students in our classrooms work at a variety of levels, and learn through play together.
Speakers
avatar for Tara Frazier

Tara Frazier

Special Education Teacher, Veazie Community School
Tara Frazier is a Special Education Teacher at the Veazie Community School, where she has taught for the last 24 years. She wears many hats, including Resource Room teacher, IEP Case Manager, MathCounts Team Coach, and member of the Courageous Steps Project's Board of Directors... Read More →
avatar for Sierra Blake
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
  Instruction, K-8

10:30am EDT

Inquiry in Action: Socratic Seminars for Student-Led Thinking
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 228
Participants will engage in the preparation and implementation of a Socratic Seminar, an inquiry-based discussion method that encourages student agency, leadership, and critical thinking.  Through this session, educators will leave with a practical strategy to take back to their classroom that will elevate student voice and transform classroom dialogues into purposeful, student-led learning. 
Speakers
avatar for Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson

Grade 8 Social Studies Teacher, Caribou High School
Heather Anderson teaches 8th-grade ELA and Social Studies at Caribou High School. She is the 2022 Aroostook County Teacher of the Year and 2023 Maine Teacher of the Year finalist.  She also currently serves as a member of the Teach Maine advisory board and is a Guide for the Rural... Read More →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 228
  Instruction, 3-12

10:30am EDT

Burnout: What Now?
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 208
Feeling burnt out or close to it? This session offers honest conversation, real choices, and practical steps for navigating burnout. Through personal experience and reflection, we’ll explore what it looks like to stay, step back, or shift direction; and how to take your next step forward in a way that works for you.
Speakers
avatar for Allyson Gilbert

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 →
Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 208
  Teacher Leadership, General

11:45am EDT

Lunch
Friday July 31, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Spann Student Commons

Friday July 31, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Spann Student Commons
  meal

12:45pm EDT

Closing Events
Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ayotte Auditorium

Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ayotte Auditorium
  General

2:00pm EDT

Departure
Friday July 31, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

Friday July 31, 2026 2:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
 
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