Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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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

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

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 →

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

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

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

Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026

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