Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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

Speakers

Britney Salley-Gero

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
Alfond 229

Teacher Leadership, 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

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

Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026

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