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.

When people feel like they truly belong, they show up more fully, trust grows, and teams thrive. Leadership rooted in compassion and empathy is essential to creating environments where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered to contribute their best. As leaders, we are responsible for cultivating belonging by deepening our self-awareness, fostering inclusivity, recognizing barriers to belonging, and building trust across differences.

This session will guide participants through a reflective journey to explore who they are as leaders and the impact they want to make. We will examine what gets in the way of building trust across cultural differences and what leaders can do about it. Through deep reflection, meaningful conversation, and actionable strategies, participants will uncover ways to lead authentically, break down barriers to belonging, and cultivate environments where people feel safe, respected, and encouraged to bring their full selves to the workplace.

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.

Unlock your full potential and rise with confidence! Explore how to identify and overcome limiting beliefs, reframe negative self-talk and develop a growth mindset.

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.

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!

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.

Leadership is a juggling act—especially in those first few years when you’re finding your footing. You want to inspire trust and connection, but you also need to deliver results and hold your team accountable. So how do you strike the right balance?

As someone who’s been in your shoes—leading teams in education and now coaching leaders across industries—I know how overwhelming this journey can feel. That’s why I’m teaming up with Jana, a leadership expert with a proven track record of helping organizations thrive, to share insights and strategies that work.

Whether you're a new manager or stepping into a leadership role for the first time, this conversation is designed for YOU.

Unlock the transformative power of trust in mentoring relationships. This session will guide you through building trust as the foundation for authentic connections, open communication, and meaningful growth. Reflect on your core values as a mentor and learn to align them for greater impact. Using Charles Feltman’s trust framework—Care, Sincerity, Reliability, and Competence—we’ll explore practical strategies to navigate real-world challenges and create mentoring relationships where others feel seen, valued, and inspired to grow. Leave equipped with tools and confidence to foster relationships that truly matter.

Great leadership begins with a clear sense of purpose, and this session will empower you to uncover and reconnect with yours. Together, we'll uncover your "why"—the driving force behind your leadership—and explore how aligning your values with your actions can create clarity and impact.

We'll also discuss the challenge of when misalignment creeps into our leadership and how to overcome these moments using practical strategies to realign and move forward confidently.

Walk away from this session with renewed clarity, actionable strategies, and a deeper connection to your leadership purpose.

Connecting Through Community and Stories: A Day of Learning was born from a group of passionate leaders in the independent school community here in St. Louis who recognized a deep need to create connection among educators of color working in private schools. Their courage to move forward with what started as just an idea was truly inspiring.

This day will be filled with connection, learning, and celebration, and you don’t want to miss it. Space is limited, so grab your tickets now!

Conversations for Leading Whole is a live-recorded leadership experience designed to support C-suite executives (CEOs, school presidents, superintendents), middle managers (principals, assistant principals, teacher leaders), and leaders across education, nonprofit, and healthcare who are navigating the weight of responsibility, decision fatigue, and burnout.
Together, Andrea Terrero Gabbadon, Ph.D. , and I’ll explore what it means to lead from a place where identity, wellness, and leadership intersect.

This session will help you:
*Define burnout and wellness with clarity and precision.
*Recognize how identity impacts stress, wellness, and resilience.
*Examine the unique ways leaders are susceptible to burnout.
*Evaluate whether burnout stems from personal practices or systemic conditions.
*Explore practices that align with authentic self-care and sustainable leadership.