L.E.A.D. Educators Rising Teacher Leader Academy
Learn. Engage. Advocate. Develop.
About the Academy
The L.E.A.D. Educators Rising Teacher Leader Academy is a professional development experience designed exclusively for Teacher Leaders across Mississippi. This one-day event provides practical tools, valuable networking opportunities, and hands-on sessions to help educators strengthen their chapters and better support their students.
Whether you are a brand-new advisor or a seasoned chapter leader, this academy will help you refresh your skills, gain new strategies, and walk away with actionable ideas to implement immediately.
When & Where
📅 Date: August 25, 2025
📍 Location: William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS
🕒 Time: 8:30 am- 2:30 pm
Why Attend?
At L.E.A.D., you will:
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Learn key updates, best practices, and new resources for the upcoming year.
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Engage in interactive workshops and roundtable discussions with fellow advisors.
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Advocate for your students and the teaching profession.
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Develop your leadership and chapter management skills.
Sample Session Topics
Learn
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Educators Rising Updates
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Conference Deep Dive
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Navigating Blue Panda
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TRAFLES Implementation
Engage
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Recruitment Tips that Work
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Competitive Events 101
Advocate
- Spirit & Service: Building Chapter Visibility
Develop
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Roundtable Discussions
Who Should Attend
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Current Educators Rising Teacher Leaders
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New advisors looking to establish strong chapters
Registration Information
💲 Cost: Free
📌 Deadline: August 14, 2025 at 3 pm
🔗 Register Here: Link to Registration Form
Contact
For questions about the L.E.A.D. Teacher Leader Academy, please contact:
Kimberly Usry, Educators Rising State Advisor
📧 kusry@mdek12.org
📞 601.359.2371