Name: Finding My Voice by Finding My Place: The Power of Teacher Voice and Belonging
Start: 2026-06-22T13:00:00-0700
End: 2026-06-22T14:20:00-0700

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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