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2026 AAEA Summer Conference
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Leading with Purpose: Teacher Growth & Professional Learning
LIMITED
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Salon C (M)
Limited Capacity seats available
School leaders play a critical role in creating systems that develop, support, and retain effective educators. This session is designed for principals, district leaders, and instructional administrators seeking to strengthen teacher growth through intentional leadership practices.

Participants will explore strategies for building comprehensive onboarding and mentoring programs that support new teachers from their first day through their first three years in the profession. The session will also examine how leaders can establish a culture of data ownership by equipping teachers with the tools, knowledge, and accountability needed to monitor student progress and drive instructional improvement.

Additionally, attendees will learn how to lead and support Professional Learning Communities focused on Questions 3 and 4 of the PLC process: ensuring timely interventions for students who have not yet mastered essential learning and providing meaningful extensions for those who have. Through practical examples and leadership-focused strategies, participants will gain actionable ideas for building systems that improve teacher effectiveness and increase student achievement across their schools and districts.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Adam Eckard

Dr. Adam Eckard

Assistant Principal, Jonesboro Public Schools


avatar for Mandy Zipfel

Mandy Zipfel

District School Improvement Specialist, Jonesboro Schools
Mandy Zipfel is the District School Improvement Specialist in the Jonesboro School District.  She is starting her 20th year in education.  Prior to her current role, Mrs. Zipfel served as mid-level ELA/Social Studies teacher, school counselor, school improvement specialist, assistant... Read More →
avatar for Angela Murphy

Angela Murphy

Jonesboro Public Schools
avatar for Harry Dickens

Harry Dickens

Curriculum Associates - i-Ready
Bring our research-based products to your classroom to help all of your students succeed. i-Ready®, i-ReadyClassroom Mathematics, and Ready® deliver meaningful assessment and data-driven, differentiated instruction.Magnetic Reading Foundations connects the art of teaching with the... Read More →
avatar for Alice Shirey

Alice Shirey

Arkansas Sales Consultant, Curriculum Associates - i-Ready

Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Salon C (M)
  Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Breakout Session 1

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