TEACH Conference

Welcome to an Unforgettable TEACH Conference Experience

🎉 Start your day with excitement! As soon as you arrive at morning registration, you’ll receive your personalized name tag and enter for a chance to win fabulous prizes just by handing in your ticket stub. But that’s not all—you’ll be gifted a stylish professional tote bag packed with educational goodies and surprises, courtesy of our amazing local sponsors.

🥐 Fuel up for the day during our delicious continental breakfast. While you sip on your coffee and enjoy the spread, take a peek at your program to plan out your perfect day of breakout sessions. You'll also have time to stroll through sponsor booths, discovering innovative tools and resources for your classroom and students.

🏛️ Next stop—the Grand Ballroom. Get inspired as we kick things off with a warm welcome from David McGowan, President & CEO of WJCT Public Media, and our fabulous Honorary TEACH Chair, Kamal Gasper. They’ll set the stage for our exciting morning keynote speaker (last year’s was the incredible Sonia Manzano, Maria from Sesame Streetem>). Past speakers have included powerhouse voices like Wes Moore, Pedro Noguera, and Marcia Tate, so get ready for a morning that will leave you motivated and fired up for the day ahead.

🎓 Dive into knowledge-packed breakout sessions of your choice. With topics ranging from gender-specific teaching techniques to tech integration, parent communication, anti-bullying strategies, core curriculum tools, and more, there’s something for everyone. These 50-minute sessions are led by experts in education and designed to provide you with practical tools and fresh ideas to bring back to your classroom.

🍽️ Lunchtime is more than just a meal—it's a celebration. Sit down with new friends and reconnect with colleagues over a beautiful lunch, complete with festive decorations and a lively atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to share ideas, collaborate, and relax before diving back into the action-packed afternoon.

🎤 Round two of breakout sessions and sponsor booth exploration will keep you buzzing with fresh insights and connections. And don't forget—the day ends with an afternoon keynote speaker that will leave you inspired to bring everything you’ve learned back to your school. Our past keynote lineup has featured dynamic speakers like Hamish Brewer, George Couros, and Ron Clark, so expect something spectacular.

🎁 To top it all off, we’re ending the day with a bang. Don’t miss out on the special treat and the chance to win amazing door prizes donated by our generous sponsors. Think iPads, classroom book sets, curriculum materials, and gift certificates—just to name a few.

🌟 Still not convinced? Come to TEACH and experience it for yourself. It’s more than just a conference—it’s a day of inspiration, learning, and connections you won’t want to miss.