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Monday, June 22
 

2:40pm PDT

Lead Like a Pirate
Monday June 22, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 232 (Kime)
This session is based on the book Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff by Beth Houf and Shelley Burgess. This leadership guide applies the "PIRATE" philosophy to school administration, emphasizing passion, connection, and intentional leadership. Participants will explore practical, actionable strategies - referred to as "moves" - designed to shift leadership from a managerial mindset to that of a "Captain." This approach focuses on fostering a high-engagement culture where both students and staff feel valued, inspired, and empowered to thrive.
Speakers
avatar for Jeanette Warwick

Jeanette Warwick

Director, Mosaic Private Day School
Jeanette Warwick retired from Virginia Public Schools after 34 years of service as a teacher and administrator. Currently, she serves as the Director at Mosaic Private Day School, where she continues to lead with vision and purpose, supporting students with diverse needs and empowering... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 232 (Kime) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Breakout Session

2:40pm PDT

More Than a Checklist: Rethinking How We Read and Use Standards
Monday June 22, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Bast 300
Using the topic of slavery in Virginia Social Studies standards and Ghanaian Social Studies and History standards as a case study, this breakout session invites educators to examine standards to identify what they explicitly state, implicitly suggest, and omit. Participants then examine opportunities to teach the unwritten narratives, concepts, identities, and contextual understanding necessary for meaningful learning and inclusive instruction. Finally, educators will be given the opportunity to apply this practice to standards across grade levels and subject areas they teach.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer McCloud

Jennifer McCloud

Associate Professor of Education, Roanoke College
Dr. Jennifer McCloud is Associate Professor of Education at Roanoke College and Education Program Coordinator. She teaches the Elementary Social Studies Methods course where she guides students to create and implement pedagogy through a culturally relevant inquiry model lens... Read More →
avatar for Lisa Cornelius

Lisa Cornelius

2026 Teach for America Corps Member, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Lisa Cornelius is an aspiring elementary educator and a recent graduate of Roanoke College where she earned a B.S. in Elementary Education. Growing up in Ghana, through her experiences within a different cultural and educational context, she has developed a cross-cultural lens on... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
Bast 300 Bast Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Breakout Session

2:40pm PDT

The Power of Student Choice in Nurturing Lifelong Readers
Monday June 22, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 230 (Garrett)
I used to believe a period schedule did not support a daily free reading and writing routine in English. After being introduced to Jared Amato's Just Read It, however, I proposed a fourth quarter experiment implementing daily Read and WRAP within the sixty minute period. I will share my results in this session.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Bowen

Cynthia Bowen

7th Grade English Teacher, Andrew Lewis Middle School
Cynthia Bowen has taught middle school English for 19 years in South Carolina, Massachusetts, Virginia Beach, Roanoke County and now Salem, in both public and private school classrooms. She loves her family, her students, and reading really good books.
Monday June 22, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 230 (Garrett) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Breakout Session

2:40pm PDT

You Cant Teach Who You Do Not Know: Why Relationships and Conversations Drive Learning
Monday June 22, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 210 (President's Dining Room)
You can't teach who you do not know! When educators move beyond labels to develop deeper understanding of students, instruction becomes more responsive and effective. Culture influences what students experience in learning environments (Knight, 2015). This session examines how relationships, language, and intentional conversation support engagement and deeper learning.
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Bailey

Jodi Bailey

Secondary Reading Specialist, Mathews County Public Schools
Jodi Bailey, Ed.S., is a secondary literacy specialist in a rural Virginia public school system. She has served as a school administrator, reading specialist and special education teacher, and has completed doctoral coursework in education. Her research interests focus on adolescent... Read More →
avatar for Carey Stewart

Carey Stewart

Doctoral Student, Virginia Tech School of Education
Carey Stewart, M.Ed., is a lifelong learner and educator. She has served as an instructor in higher education, elementary school administrator, instructional coach, and classroom teacher. Carey is a Ph.D. student writing her dissertation at Virginia Tech. Her research interests include... Read More →
Monday June 22, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 210 (President's Dining Room) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Breakout Session
 
Tuesday, June 23
 

10:40am PDT

Finding Your Voice with Structured Literacy
Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:40am - 11:40am PDT
CC 210 (President's Dining Room)
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
avatar for Amie Burkholder

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

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
avatar for Katrina Hill

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

2:40pm PDT

From Classroom to Calling: Turning Your Passion into Impact
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 210 (President's Dining Room)
This session takes a personal look at how educators can grow their ideas into meaningful work beyond the classroom. Our conversation will focus on:
· My journey from classroom teacher to founding Literacy Edventures
· Lessons learned along the way (what worked, what didn’t, and what I wish I knew)
· Practical steps for getting started
· Encouragement for teachers who feel called to create, share, or lead in new ways

Speakers
avatar for Amie Burkholder

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 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 210 (President's Dining Room) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Breakout Session

2:40pm PDT

Layered Narratives: Journaling and Collage as Methods for Intercultural Understanding and Reflection
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 115 (Patterson)
Educators will learn how to use journaling and collage to support intercultural learning, meaning-making, and reflection. This session highlights practical, easy-to-implement strategies that amplify student and educator voices, spark creativity, and encourage meaningful engagement while aligning with instructional goals.
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Bailey

Jodi Bailey

Secondary Reading Specialist, Mathews County Public Schools
Jodi Bailey, Ed.S., is a secondary literacy specialist in a rural Virginia public school system. She has served as a school administrator, reading specialist and special education teacher, and has completed doctoral coursework in education. Her research interests focus on adolescent... Read More →
avatar for Carey Stewart

Carey Stewart

Doctoral Student, Virginia Tech School of Education
Carey Stewart, M.Ed., is a lifelong learner and educator. She has served as an instructor in higher education, elementary school administrator, instructional coach, and classroom teacher. Carey is a Ph.D. student writing her dissertation at Virginia Tech. Her research interests include... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 2:40pm - 3:40pm PDT
CC 115 (Patterson) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Breakout Session

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
avatar for MaryBeth Mills

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 →
avatar for Anna Kambach

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
 
Wednesday, June 24
 

9:00am PDT

Calculated Risks: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Playful Math
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
CC 210 (President's Dining Room)
Sometimes, using your "teacher voice" means going against the grain of test-prep culture. This session focuses on the courage it takes to prioritize engagement and how that choice empowers both the teacher and the student.
Speakers
avatar for Danny McNamara

Danny McNamara

Math Teacher, King George High School
Danny McNamara is a 2001 Roanoke College alumnus and has been teaching math for 25 years.  He has 77 pairs of crocs and loves the Boston Red Sox (and Calculus!). He currently teaches at King George County High School.
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
CC 210 (President's Dining Room) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Breakout Session

9:00am PDT

Life Work Balance: Small Shifts, Big Impact Micro-Habits for Busy Educators
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
CC 111 (Pickle)
Small shifts create powerful change over time. When educators build micro-habits - brief reflection, clear boundaries, intentional pauses - they protect energy and clarity. A balanced life strengthens teacher voice, making it more confident, authentic, and influential in learning environments.
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Bailey

Jodi Bailey

Secondary Reading Specialist, Mathews County Public Schools
Jodi Bailey, Ed.S., is a secondary literacy specialist in a rural Virginia public school system. She has served as a school administrator, reading specialist and special education teacher, and has completed doctoral coursework in education. Her research interests focus on adolescent... Read More →
avatar for Carey Stewart

Carey Stewart

Doctoral Student, Virginia Tech School of Education
Carey Stewart, M.Ed., is a lifelong learner and educator. She has served as an instructor in higher education, elementary school administrator, instructional coach, and classroom teacher. Carey is a Ph.D. student writing her dissertation at Virginia Tech. Her research interests include... Read More →
avatar for Anna Kambach

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 →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
CC 111 (Pickle) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Breakout Session

9:00am PDT

Magnify Teacher Voice: Design Feedback Routines to Highlight Listening, Agency and Engagement
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
CC 232 (Kime)
Students don't automatically know how to listen to feedback. In this interactive design studio, teachers will create feedback-listening routines that foster reflection, agency and voice - helping upper-elementary and middle school students use feedback to grow as confident, intentional learners.
Speakers
avatar for Donna Fortune

Donna Fortune

Elementary Education Professor, Virginia Tech
Donna Fortune is a teacher educator in the elementary education program at Virginia Tech and a former primary classroom teacher and reading specialist. Her scholarship and pedagogy emphasize listening as a foundational skill for learning, equity, and relationships - supporting future... Read More →
avatar for Shelly Papenfus

Shelly Papenfus

Doctoral Student, Virginia Tech School of Education
Shelly is currently a Ph.D. student at Virginia Tech in Curriculum and Instruction and supervises teacher candidates in their clinical placements. She has an extensive background in education, having worked as an administrator, instructional supervisor, teacher and instructional coach... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
CC 232 (Kime) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Breakout Session

9:00am PDT

Teachers as Policy Analysts: A Study on Reimagining the Virginia Literacy Act
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
CC 115 (Patterson)
What happens when teachers become policy analysts? Dr. Candace Bechtold presents qualitative research reframing educators as "policy analysts" of the Virginia Literacy Act. Participants will engage in a collaborative session to "analyze" the VLA and share their voices to help reimagine literacy instruction in the Commonwealth.
Speakers
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Candace Bechtold

Adjunct Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University
Candace Bechtold, Ph.D., is an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and co-editor of Reading in Virginia, a practitioner-focused literacy journal. Her research examines how American sociocultural contexts shape literacy policy and classroom instruction. She is currently... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
CC 115 (Patterson) Colket Center, Roanoke College, Salem, VA 24153
  Breakout Session
 

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