Join us for a workshop focused on Culturally Responsive Teaching. Learn how to enhance the classroom culture to reflect students' lives, experiences, and culture, and improve instructional and engagement strategies. Leave with a framework to build alliances with students, a plan of action to build trust with one focal student, and access to instructional strategies that improve learning.

School leaders are experiencing pronounced isolation leaving them little time to delve into meaningful discussions about their professional goals, troubleshoot challenges, or explore broader perspectives that can elevate their work to new heights. This gathering will push against isolation in leadership to foster an environment where innovative ideas, best practices, and can be shared freely, leading to collective growth and development within our educational community.

This two-part Learning Series is designed to equip education leaders with comprehensive insights and actionable strategies to effectively support and retain staff of color within educational institutions. Through a blend of interactive discussions, and practical exercises, leaders will be empowered to delve into the critical nature of supporting staff of color, unpack the causes and challenges, and learn research-backed tools and strategies for immediate implementation.

Woodward Academy’s Summit for Transformative Learning (STLinATL) 2024, is where the future of education unfolds in an exhilarating two-day journey. This year, we’re thrilled to explore the theme “Stepping ino the Future of Education,” a beacon for the path ahead in deeper learning.

Join this empowering session as we navigate the intricate intersection of Christian values, teaching excellence, and the calling to shape the heart and minds of the next generation. Together, we will discover how to inspire, guide, and evaluate our educators in ways that align with our mission and lead to transformative experiences for students and teachers.

This annual conference is designed to provide valuable professional development for support staff. Keynote Speaker Paya Sample will kick off the conference with a powerful message about how leadership is not measured by the height of one's stature or the grandeur of one's title but by the depth of one's commitment to uplifting and empowering others.

Created and hosted by Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS), the Summit for Transformative Learning in St. Louis (STLinSTL) brings together experts and master teachers to share research-based, sustainable learning practices. STLinSTL seeks to prepare educators to create meaningful changes in their practice in order to meet the needs of today's learners.

Joyfest is a unique and enriching event dedicated to celebrating and empowering educators of color. Our goal is to provide a space where you can recharge, gain new insight, and walk away feeling inspired and equipped with practical strategies to foster joy in your professional and personal life.

Join us for a day of conversation, collaboration, and connection at our Women's event sponsored by SLU School of Education in partnership with Illumine Solutions Group.

At this event, we will explore the synergy between love and leadership for women.

This workshop is designed to equip education leaders with comprehensive insights and actionable strategies to effectively support and retain staff of color within educational institutions. Through a blend of interactive discussions, and practical exercises, leaders will be empowered to delve into the critical nature of supporting staff of color, unpack the causes and challenges, and learn research-backed tools and strategies for immediate implementation. 

This session seeks to facilitate a transformative journey, enabling leaders to drive positive change and create a more inclusive and supportive workplace for staff of color.

You're in for a dynamic conversation as we dig into Purpose-Driven Leadership and share insights for staying true to your values.

From practical strategies to personal reflections, we’ll discuss ways to reset and approach our roles with intention, helping you stay grounded in what truly matters.

Whether you’re navigating leadership challenges or simply seeking to lead with purpose, this session is for you!