K–12 Learning Leaders 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to K-12 Learning Leaders, where passionate educators, administrators, and thought leaders come together to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and reimagine the future of K–12 education.

Join us as we build a collaborative community committed to equity, excellence, and lifelong learning—equipping today’s educators to prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

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11:30am CDT

Breakout: Coaching Across Grade Levels

Monday July 21, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT

Room 102 - Equity Hall

Heather Williams and Devon Brooks explore strategies for building trust and communication across grade levels in coaching relationships.

Speakers

Devon Brooks

Dean of Students, Baltimore City Schools

Bio – Dean of StudentsAs the Dean of Students, Devon serves as a passionate advocate for student success, wellbeing, and engagement. With over 20 years of experience in student affairs and higher education leadership, Devon brings a student-centered approach to every aspect of their... Read More →

Heather Williams

Lead Instructional Coach, Maplewood School District

Heather Williams is an experienced instructional coach who works across K–12 grade levels to support teacher growth, collaboration, and student-centered practice. She specializes in adapting coaching strategies to meet the developmental needs of diverse learners and teaching teams... Read More →

Exhibitors

Christine Nakamura

Director of STEM Equity & Learning Design, Pacific Grove Unified School District

Christine Nakamura is a STEM education advocate and curriculum designer committed to making science and math more inclusive, equitable, and empowering for every student. With over a decade of experience in K–12 classrooms and district-level leadership, she specializes in designing... Read More →

Sponsors

BrightBoard

Monday July 21, 2025 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Room 102 - Equity Hall 2423 Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78741

Breakout, Leadership & Coaching

Host Organization K–12 Learning Leaders