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:

  • Learn key updates, best practices, and new resources for the upcoming year.

  • Engage in interactive workshops and roundtable discussions with fellow advisors.

  • Advocate for your students and the teaching profession.

  • Develop your leadership and chapter management skills.


Sample Session Topics

Learn

  • Educators Rising Updates

  • Conference Deep Dive

  • Navigating Blue Panda

  • TRAFLES Implementation

Engage

  • Recruitment Tips that Work

  • Competitive Events 101

Advocate

  • Spirit & Service: Building Chapter Visibility

Develop

  • Roundtable Discussions


Who Should Attend

  • Current Educators Rising Teacher Leaders

  • 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