2025 Equity & Engagement Academy
January 23-24, 2025
Featuring
Dr. John B. Gordon III
Superintendent – Suffolk Public Schools Best-selling Author, Leadership Expert
Dr. James Lane
CEO PDK International & Educators Rising
Former State Superintendent (VA)
Dr. Andraé Townsel
Superintendent – Calvert County Public Schools President of the Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland (PSSAM)
Dr. Eric Davis
Chief of Administration in Harford County Public Schools
Dr. Donya Ball
Transformative Superintendent
Best-selling Author
Jonathan Alsheimer
Award-winning educator,
Best-selling author,
Motivational speaker
Dr. Chris Rey, J.D.
President, Barber Scotia College
Session Presenters
Dr. Yvonne Darcel Smith-Jones
Leadership Expert / Impact Coach
School University Research Network
College of William & Mary
Dr. Herbert Thomas
Best-selling author
educational expert
Virginia Gills
Consultant / Director of Strategic Initiatives
Successful Innovations
Joseph Washington
Change Catalyst / School Improvement Expert
Tracy Lee
Coordinator of Family Engagement
Department of Special Populations
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Dr. Lindsay Whitely
Associate Superintendent
Cumberland County Schools
Location- Richmond Marriott
Join us for the Equity and Engagement in Education Conference, a transformative event designed specifically for educators committed to fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments. This conference offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge strategies, innovative practices, and collaborative solutions that promote equity and actively engage all students and families in the educational process.
Overview:
Over the course of this dynamic conference, attendees will delve into crucial topics such as culturally responsive engagement strategies, equitable family engagement, social justice in education, and transformative strategies for successful schools. Through a combination of expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and a thought-provoking panel, participants will gain practical tools and actionable insights to create more equitable and engaging schools.