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MODEL SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

Event Agenda

June 22–25, 2025 | Gaylord National DC

Join our featured speakers, Model Schools, Innovative Districts, Epic Educators, and Aspiring Model Schools as they share best practices in leadership, teaching & learning, assessment, inclusivity, literacy, school culture, family and community engagement, and so much more! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired!

Featured speakers

Mary Hemphill

Dr. Mary Hemphill

CEO & Founder, The Limitless Leader Energize Your Passion

Theresa Atchison

Theresa Atchison

Instruction and Leadership Coach Powerful Engagement Strategies

Alisa Braddy

Alisa Braddy

Instruction and Leadership Coach Teaching Vocabulary with Enthusiasm

Adam Drummond

Dr. Adam Drummond

Author, Associate Partner; Center for Model Schools 
Instructional Leadership

Kyle Greene

Kyle Greene

Author and Keynote Speaker
Seeing the Potential in Every Student

Leah LeComte

Leah LeComte

Instruction and Leadership Coach Creating Connections in Classrooms

Schedule At-A-Glance

Sunday, June 22
9:00am–7:00pmRegistration
11:00am–4:00pm  Pre-Conference Sessions (optional, lunch included)
7:00pm–8:00pm Opening Keynote Experience—Potomac Ballroom

 

Monday, June 23
7:00am–8:00amLight Breakfast—included
7:00am–4:00pmRegistration
8:00am–9:00amOpening Keynote—Potomac Ballroom                    
9:30am–12:00pmConcurrent Sessions
12:00pm–1:30pmLunch—included
1:30pm–4:00pmConcurrent Sessions

 

Tuesday, June 24
7:00am–8:00amLight Breakfast—included                                        
7:00am–4:00pmRegistration
8:00am–12:00pmConcurrent Sessions
12:00pm–1:30pmLunch—included
1:30pm–4:00pmConcurrent Sessions

 

Wednesday, June 25
7:00am–8:00amLight Breakfast—included
8:00am–12:00pmConcurrent Sessions
11:00am–noonClosing Keynote—Potomac Ballroom                      

 Full program agenda with session day/times coming in April 2025.

*Breakfast & Lunch included on Monday & Tuesday and Breakfast on Wednesday
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center | 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD

A Variety of Sessions to Deepen Learning

Keynotes & Featured Speakers

Be inspired by forward-thinking speakers who will challenge your thinking and provide real-world ideas for pushing innovation.

Model Schools, Innovative Districts, and Epic Educator Sessions

Discover how educators, like you, are taking courageous steps toward improving teaching and learning outcomes.

How-To Sessions

Take part in how-to sessions and uncover the "Guide" for step-by-step approaches for improving rigor, relevance, and relationships in the classroom.

Lightening Talks

In these candid chats, learn inspiring and actionable strategies in 20 minutes time.

Aspiring Model Schools

On your way to becoming a Model School? Learn leading indicators that show student growth is imminent.

Curated Strands

Engage in strands specifically curated to meet your needs such as assessment, literacy, and more!

MSC 2024 Model Schools, Innovative Districts, and Epic Educators

Learn from educators driving transformational change.

Central City Elementary, Huntington, WV

Fairview Elementary School, Columbus, MS

Flatrock Elementary School, Stonecrest, GA

Francone Elementary School, Houston, TX

Heritage Hill Elementary School, Springdale, OH

Kingwood Elementary School, Kingwood, WV

Oakdale Elementary School, Tuscaloosa, AL

Plano Elementary School, Bowling Green, KY

Port Salerno Elementary School, Stuart, FL

Salem Avenue Elementary, Hagerstown, MD

Starr Elementary School, Grand Islands, NE

Verner Elementary, Tuscaloosa, AL

Yates Mill Elementary School, Raleigh, NC

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Buchser Middle School, Santa Clara, CA

Davis Emerson Middle School, Cottondale, AL

Dr. John Long Middle School, Pasco, FL

John Glenn Middle School, Indio, CA

Rickover Junior High School, Sauk Village, IL

Tyrone Middle School, St. Petersburg, FL

Westover Middle School, Fayetteville, NC

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Alief Early College High School, Houston, TX

Demopolis High School, Demopolis, AL

El Capitan High School, Merced, CA

eStem Public Charter Schools, Little Rock, AR

Great Oak High School, Temecula, CA

Manheim Central High School, Manheim, PA

Pine Forest High School, Fayetteville, NC

Woodville Tompkins Technical and Career High School, Garden City, GA

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Boerne Independent School District, Boerne, TX

Elmira City School District, Elmira, NY

Eminence Independent Schools, Eminence, KY

Forsyth County Schools, Cumming, GA

School District of Pickens County, Liberty, SC

Moline-Coal Valley School District, Moline, IL

Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL

Peninsula School District, Gig Harbor, WA

Pontotoc County School District, Pontotoc, MS

Umatilla School District, Umatilla, OR

Wayne County School, Wayne, WV

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Lauren Hoghe, Fifth Grade Teacher
Andrews Elementary School, Andrews, Indiana

Ashley Nalley, Mathematics Teacher
Preston County Schools, Kingwood, West Virginia

Kelly Murray, Mathematics Coach
Preston County Schools, Kingwood, West Virginia

André Benito Mountain, Principal
Marbut Traditional Theme School, Lithonia, Georgia

Meghan LeFevers, Director of Exceptional Children
Gaston County Schools, Bessemer City, North Carolina

Elise Tureau Frederic, Second Grade Teacher
Ascension Public Schools, Prairieville, Louisiana

Laura Gerace, Kindergarten Teacher
Ascension Public Schools, Prairieville, Louisiana

Erin Townsend, First Grade Teacher
Ascension Public Schools, Prairieville, Louisiana

Shirley Posey, Director of STEM
Imhotep Charter High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rasheda Barksdale, Principal
D. M. Smith Elementary School, Cleveland, Mississippi

Roman Nowak, Teacher
École Secondaire Catholique L'Escale, Ontario, Canada

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