2026 Middle & Upper School Educators Conference
Innovative Teaching for a Changing Educational Landscape
Join us for an inspiring and practical professional learning experience designed specifically for middle and high school educators and administrators. This conference brings together innovative strategies, real-world applications, and actionable insights to help you elevate teaching, enhance student learning, and build thriving school communities.
We kick off with an energizing keynote by Dr. Glova, “Blueprint to Innovation,” where attendees will explore how to move beyond the buzzword of innovation. Through compelling stories and practical strategies, Dr. Glova will empower educators to become creative problem-solvers and catalysts for change—nurturing curiosity, courage, and growth in themselves and their students.
Breakout sessions cover a wide range of topics that address the most pressing needs in today’s schools, including:
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Student Growth and Success: Strategies for fostering executive functioning, study skills, social-emotional learning, and student ownership of learning.
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Innovative Teaching and Learning: Practical approaches for gamification, project-based learning, digital portfolios, and student-driven inquiry across disciplines.
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Supporting Educators and School Communities: Effective onboarding, competency-based practices, advisory programs, and tools to streamline curriculum design and classroom management.
Attendees will leave with actionable insights, practical strategies, and hands-on ideas that can be implemented immediately in their classrooms and schools. This conference is an opportunity to connect with peers, explore innovative practices, and return to your school energized and equipped to inspire meaningful growth for both educators and students.
Many Thanks to our event sponsors:
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Member (by Feb 16)
Registration Ended 2/16/26 at 11:59 AM EST
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6.00 (CEU) | $195.00 |
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Non-member (by Feb 16)
Registration Ended 2/16/26 at 11:59 PM EST
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6.00 (CEU) | $245.00 |
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Member (after Feb 16)
Registration Ended 2/24/26 at 9:00 AM EST
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6.00 (CEU) | $245.00 |
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Non-member (after Feb 16)
Registration Ended 2/24/26 at 9:00 AM EST
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6.00 (CEU) | $295.00 |
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center
111 Hampton Woods Lane, Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 233-1798
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites at a rate of $119/night for a King room. To ensure you receive this discounted conference rate, please use the booking link below or call the hotel directly and reference the NCAIS Middle & Upper School Educators Conference.
Booking Link: NCAIS Middle/Upper School Educators Room Block @ Hampton Inn and Suites: Raleigh/Cary/Lenovo
Please note, the cutoff date to book at the group rate is 8:00 PM on February 2, 2026.
- Allison Reeves, Charlotte Christian School
- Amy Ernenwein, Cardinal Gibbons High School
- Anna Morris, Durham Academy
- Barbara Morrow, Charlotte Latin School
- Barbara Walston, GRACE Christian School
- Becky Zayas, Forsyth Country Day School
- Charlotte Kelly, Cary Academy
- CJ Bordoloi, The Angelica Institute
- Cliff Robbins, Durham Academy
- Courtney Harrell, Summit School
- Elizabeth Felderman, Forsyth Country Day School
- Geoff Stanbury, Cary Academy
- Ginny Robinson, Durham Academy
- Kathy Sullivan, Hill Learning Center
- Keller Onstad, Charlotte Latin School
- Kendall Bell, Cary Academy
- Lucy Dawson, Cary Academy
- Maggie Grant, Cary Academy
- Marcella Brideson, Cary Academy
- Matt Greenwolfe, Cary Academy
- Meagan Stone, Ravenscroft School
- Melissa Mack, Durham Academy
- MG Sheers, Summit School
- Patrice Causey, Cary Academy
- Patsy Johnson, The Oakwood School
- Rachel High, Gaston Day School
- Sam Krieg, Cary Academy
- Sarah Cronin, B'nai Shalom Day School
- Tom Dubick, Charlotte Latin School
- Tyler Gaviria, Cary Academy
Middle & Upper School by Bonnie Meyer
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Keynote Presenter: Dr. Sarah Glova