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K–13 Learning Leaders
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Monday, July 28
 

1:30am PDT

Roundtable: Real Talk About Leading PD
Monday July 28, 2025 1:30am - 2:30am PDT
An open conversation for school-based leaders organizing PD—what’s working, what’s frustrating, and how we can improve the experience for everyone.
Speakers
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Derrick Thompson

Director of Professional Development, Midwest Center for Educational Leadership
Derrick is an instructional coach in St. Louis who spends most of his time visiting classrooms, supporting teachers, and trying to keep up with all the sticky notes on his desk. He didn’t plan on helping with event planning this year, but when his principal asked, he said yes—like... Read More →
Sponsors
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Monday July 28, 2025 1:30am - 2:30am PDT
  Roundtable, Professional Development

3:00am PDT

Closing Keynote: Staying Grounded in the Work
Monday July 28, 2025 3:00am - 3:45am PDT
Amina Patel returns to close the event with reflections on purpose, practice, and staying grounded through the ups and downs of school life.
Speakers
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Dr. Amina Patel

Chief Learning Officer, Thrive Education Network
Amina works to support educators and school systems in making equity actionable. She’s passionate about helping teachers lead change from within.
Sponsors
avatar for EduSpark
Monday July 28, 2025 3:00am - 3:45am PDT
  Keynote, Inspiration & Leadership

9:00am PDT

Keynote: Schools That Center Student Wellness
Monday July 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Franklin Moore discusses how schools can intentionally build environments that prioritize both learning and wellbeing—for students and staff.
Speakers
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Franklin Moore

Mentor Coach, Wake County Public Schools
Franklin spent over 30 years in public education and now supports new school leaders through mentoring. He’s known for his dry humor, steady presence, and always having peppermints in his pocket.
Sponsors
avatar for Class Forward
Monday July 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
  Keynote, Wellness & Culture

10:15am PDT

Workshop: Assessments that Build Confidence
Monday July 28, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Christine Nakamura shows how to design assessments that reduce anxiety and support real learning for diverse learners.
Speakers
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Christine Nakamura

Director of STEM Equity & Learning Design, Pacific Grove Unified School District
Christine Nakamura is a STEM education advocate and curriculum designer committed to making science and math more inclusive, equitable, and empowering for every student. With over a decade of experience in K–12 classrooms and district-level leadership, she specializes in designing... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Class Forward
Monday July 28, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
  Workshop E4E4E4, Instructional Practice

11:30am PDT

Breakout: Coaching Across Grade Levels
Monday July 28, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Heather Williams and Devon Brooks explore strategies for building trust and communication across grade levels in coaching relationships.
Speakers
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Devon Brooks

Dean of Students, Baltimore City Schools
Bio – Dean of StudentsAs the Dean of Students, Devon serves as a passionate advocate for student success, wellbeing, and engagement. With over 20 years of experience in student affairs and higher education leadership, Devon brings a student-centered approach to every aspect of their... Read More →
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Heather Williams

Lead Instructional Coach, Maplewood School District
Heather Williams is an experienced instructional coach who works across K–12 grade levels to support teacher growth, collaboration, and student-centered practice. She specializes in adapting coaching strategies to meet the developmental needs of diverse learners and teaching teams... Read More →
Exhibitors
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Christine Nakamura

Director of STEM Equity & Learning Design, Pacific Grove Unified School District
Christine Nakamura is a STEM education advocate and curriculum designer committed to making science and math more inclusive, equitable, and empowering for every student. With over a decade of experience in K–12 classrooms and district-level leadership, she specializes in designing... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for BrightBoard
Monday July 28, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
  Breakout, Leadership & Coaching

12:30pm PDT

Lunch Break + Energizer
Monday July 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Unwind during lunch with a light movement activity led by Marcus Bell to refresh your body and mind.
Artists
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Marcus Bell

Youth Engagement Specialist, VibeED
Marcus works with schools to create more engaging environments for students and staff. At events, he runs energizers and interactive transitions that bring the crowd together without making anyone cringe.Role as artist: Facilitates energizers & fun transitions between sessions
Sponsors
avatar for EduSpark
Monday July 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
  Energizer, Movement

1:30pm PDT

Panel: Cultivating Student Leadership at Any Age
Monday July 28, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
A panel discussion on how student leadership can be nurtured from elementary through high school.
Speakers
avatar for Elijah Carter

Elijah Carter

Assistant Principal, Atlanta Public Schools
Elijah is focused on making sure teachers feel supported and seen. He’s all about teacher wellness and making school a place people want to be.
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Chicago Public Schools

Elementary Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 300,000 students across more than 600 schools. Committed to equity, innovation, and student success, CPS provides comprehensive academic programs, inclusive support services, and community-driven... Read More →
Sponsors
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TogetherEd

Platinum Sponsor, TogetherEd LLC
TogetherEd partners with schools and communities to build inclusive, relationship-centered learning environments. Their programs focus on culturally responsive practices, restorative approaches, and elevating student voice across all grade levels.SPECIAL OFFERLearn about the special... Read More →
Monday July 28, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
  Panel, Student Voice
 
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