Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026: Full Schedule

9:00am EDT

Encouraging Creative Risk Taking in Student Writers

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

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

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

Instruction, 6-12

9:00am EDT

Moving Away from Traditional Grading: A Process-based System

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

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

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.