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Monday, June 22
 

8:30am PDT

Cultivating a Joyous and Just Education For All, Part 1
Monday June 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
CC 218 (Wortmann Ballroom)
Every student, family, and community has the right to a joyous and just education. The "joyous" aspect brings a sense of belonging, while the "just" ensures that we all actively participate in co-constructing collective wellness for all. A joyous and just school is intentional, holistic, and inclusive, building welcoming environments for all members of learning communities. Ms. Urtubey shares heartfelt, humorous, real, and transformative examples from her practice of how schools can continue to shift and heal educational spaces to ensure everyone can shine through community connection and growth.
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avatar for Juliana Urtubey

Juliana Urtubey

Juliana Urtubey is the 2021 National Teacher of the Year who advocates for a "joyous and just" education for all students. A National Board Certified Teacher, she holds a bachelor's degree in bilingual elementary education and a master's degree in special bilingual education from... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
CC 218 (Wortmann Ballroom) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Keynote Session

10:20am PDT

Cultivating a Joyous and Just Education for All, Part 2
Monday June 22, 2026 10:20am - 11:50am PDT
CC 218 (Wortmann Ballroom)
Every student, family, and community has the right to a joyous and just education. The "joyous" aspect brings a sense of belonging, while the "just" ensures that we all actively participate in co-constructing collective wellness for all. A joyous and just school is intentional, holistic, and inclusive, building welcoming environments for all members of learning communities. Ms. Urtubey shares heartfelt, humorous, real, and transformative examples from her practice of how schools can continue to shift and heal educational spaces to ensure everyone can shine through community connection and growth.
Speakers
avatar for Juliana Urtubey

Juliana Urtubey

Juliana Urtubey is the 2021 National Teacher of the Year who advocates for a "joyous and just" education for all students. A National Board Certified Teacher, she holds a bachelor's degree in bilingual elementary education and a master's degree in special bilingual education from... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 10:20am - 11:50am PDT
CC 218 (Wortmann Ballroom) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Keynote Session

1:00pm PDT

Finding My Voice by Finding My Place: The Power of Teacher Voice and Belonging
Monday June 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
CC 218 (Wortmann Ballroom)
As the daughter of Indian immigrants, Virginia Teacher of the Year Avanti Yamamoto spent much of her life searching for where she belonged. In this keynote, she shares how those experiences shaped her commitment to creating spaces where every student feels seen, valued, and capable. Through stories of teaching, advocacy, and leadership, participants will be inspired to reflect on how their own experiences, beliefs, and passions can become powerful tools for building belonging and using their voices to make a difference in the lives of students and the future of the profession.
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Avanti Yamamoto

Senior Teacher, Liberty Middle School
Avanti Yamamoto is the 2025 Virginia Teacher of the Year and a National Board Certified mathematics educator serving as a Senior Teacher at Liberty Middle School in Hanover County, Virginia. She holds a B.S. in Biomathematics from VCU and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from JMU... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
CC 218 (Wortmann Ballroom) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
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