Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026

Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026

6:30pm EDT

Registration (optional)

7:15pm EDT

Movie (optional)

8:15pm EDT

Movie Discussion (optional)

7:00am EDT

8:00am EDT

8:30am EDT

Opening Session

9:00am EDT

Elementary Classroom ManagementTanya Perrault

9:30am EDT

Bringing Technology and Wellness Together in the ClassroomEric Huntington Escape the Ordinary: Unlocking Learning Through Classroom Escape RoomsAllyson Gilbert • Susie Brawn Not Extras, Not Enrichment: The Power of Arts IntegrationJoshua Chard The Quiet Revolution: Transforming Public Spaces with Montessori MagicAshley Cirone Global Issues in Humanities: Curriculum for Sustainable ChangeStephanie Hendrix Interactions Build Language, Executive Function Skills, Ownership, and Community!Jay Dionne Nourish to Flourish: An Educator Well-being WorkshopDawn McLaughlin Day-Dreaming is it!: Visioning Student-Led ProjectsMiranda Snyder

10:45am EDT

11:00am EDT

Newitakehkimesi- Learning with One Another Through Wabanaki Studies EducationKaya Lolar • Brianne Lolar Keeping AI HUMAN in Every ClassroomKate Meyer-Jewett Building Engagement and Background Knowledge in Grades K-8Jessica Harvey • Karen MacDonald Research to Reality: Rethinking Phonemic Awareness InstructionKirsten Chansky Writing as Leadership: Helping Students Use Language to Influence Their WorldDr. Sandip Wilson • Ryan Roderick Stepping Out of the Circle: Transforming Discussion into ConversationRachel Beckwith • Derek Bizier Leading Through Connection: From Classroom to Community ImpactKristy McNaughton

12:15pm EDT

1:30pm EDT

Circle Up Everyone! Using Whole School Read Alouds to Foster Equity and BelongingGigi McAllister • Jennifer Baker SEL + Life & Career Readiness: Integrating Heart & Mind for Meaningful LearningJennifer Dumont Use Your Voice and Make a DifferenceConnie Carter • Caitlin Hutt When Something Goes Wrong: Restorative Responses to Bias and HarmStephanie Hendrix Is Excess Screentime an Adversity-Like Event for Youth? Exploring the Implications for the Classroom and BeyondKatie Rybakova • Dr. Heather Batchelor Let’s Talk About MathLindsay Mahoney • Hope Herrick Nature Based Learning Across the CurriculumBecky Hallowell The Power of ChoiceAllyson Gilbert

3:00pm EDT

Whole-Group Gathering

3:45pm EDT

5:00pm EDT

6:00pm EDT

Teacher Celebration Dinner

8:00pm EDT

Evening EntertainmentThe Wintery Mix

7:30am EDT

9:00am EDT

From Reflections to Actions: How Anti-Racist Teacher Leaders are Doing the WorkDr. Laura Jiménez • Melissa Guerrette From Page to Performance: Readers Theater and AI for Every ClassroomJoshua Chard Pathways to Possibilities: A New Approach to Career ExplorationLisa Knedler Encouraging Creative Risk Taking in Student WritersHilary Martin Moving Away from Traditional Grading: A Process-based SystemBridget Wright • Jack DeAngelis Yes, Really! Small Tweaks that Boost Engagement for All LearnersAnne Marie Jordan Building Relationships with Restorative PracticesEmily Albee Elementary Classroom Management: How to increase engagement, help decrease behaviors and build a positive classroom environmentTanya Perreault

10:15am EDT

10:30am EDT

Empowering our Youth: Elevating Student Voice in SchoolsTravis Palmer Creating the Evidence: Book Art in ActionSharon Gallant Engaging Students and Shell-ebrating Maine Bivalves and AquacultureKristel Anuszewski • Colleen Maker The Compass and the Canvas: Leading Innovation Inside and OutSelina Greene Warren • Dan Ryder Empower Math Learners: Differentiation and Intervention Tools & ResourcesCheryl Tobey Everyone is Welcome to Play: Using the power of play to build student relationships to content and each other through games in the classroomTara Frazier • Sierra Blake Inquiry in Action: Socratic Seminars for Student-Led ThinkingHeather Anderson Burnout: What Now?Allyson Gilbert

11:45am EDT

12:45pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026

From $123.27