2026 MSCI: Full Schedule

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10:40am PDT

Finding Your Voice with Structured Literacy

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT

How can teachers implement state-approved curriculum while still maintaining, consistency, creativity and their own instructional style? This session will focus on:
· What strong, research-based instruction looks like in practice
· Where teachers have flexibility within structured systems
· How to bring engagement, responsiveness, and creativity into daily lessons
· Practical examples from classrooms supporting VLA implementation

Speakers

Amie Burkholder

Founder, Literacy EdVentures

Amie Burkholder is a K–5 Literacy Coach, national speaker, and literacy consultant dedicated to helping teachers turn research into practical, effective instruction. She is the founder of Literacy Edventures and co-owner of Unlocking SoR, where she supports educators through professional... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
CC 210 (President's Dining Room) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153

Breakout Session

Audience Elem Ed

2:40pm PDT

Creating Belonging in PK-8 Classrooms

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT

CC 232 (Kime)

As educators, we know that a sense of belonging is one of the most important steps to student growth and progress. In this session, we'll share how we create a sense of belonging in our classrooms and across our preschool-8th grade campus at Community School.

Speakers

Katrina Hill

Executive Director, Community School

Katrina Hill is Executive Director at Community School, where she previously taught middle school. A National Geographic Certified Educator, Best Delegate Advisor, and AMLE's 2025 Educator of the Year, she serves on AMLE's School of Distinction Board. She and her family own Rainy... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 232 (Kime) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153

Breakout Session

Audience Elem Ed, Middle Ed, Administrators

2:40pm PDT

Spotting the Signs Early: Using Structured Literacy to Identify Dyslexia Risk in Young Learners

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT

Bast 300

What early signs of dyslexia can educators observe before formal reading difficulties emerge? This session shares findings from a classroom-based study of preschool students and examines how phonological awareness, letter-sound correspondence, and rapid naming tasks can help identify literacy risk factors. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for early observation and intervention.

Speakers

MaryBeth Mills

2026 Kindergarten/first grade teacher, The Fletcher School

Mary Elizabeth Mills is an elementary educator and 2026 graduate of Roanoke College, who will be teaching K-1 at The Fletcher School in the fall. Her presentation shares undergraduate honors research she completed in Spring 2026, focusing on the early identification of dyslexia... Read More →

Anna Kambach

Lecturer, Roanoke College Education Program

Dr. Anna E. Kambach is a Lecturer in the Education Program at Roanoke College, where she teaches a variety of PK-12 literacy courses. She previously taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades in Virginia, where her interest in the teaching of reading (especially reading comprehension) began... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Bast 300 Bast Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153

Breakout Session

Audience Elem Ed

2026 MSCI

10:40am PDT

Amie Burkholder

2:40pm PDT

Katrina Hill

2:40pm PDT

MaryBeth Mills

Anna Kambach

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