2026 Engage Learning Conference

2026 Engage Learning Conference

Paul Hnizdil

Mountain Brook Schools

Teacher

Mountain Brook Jr. High

8:30am CDT

Opening Keynote Session: Reimaging Learning in the Age of AI with Richard Culatta Fine Arts Center

9:45am CDT

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: The Savvy Playbook: Leadership Moves That Actually Work (Panel) (Grades K-12) LibrarySheryl Abshire • Richard Cullatta • Diane Doersch • Donna Williamson SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: Teach Thinking, Not Tactics (Grades K-12) Room 207Mark Gibson

10:50am CDT

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: Less Talk, More Action: Connecting Results to Practices (Grades K-12) Band RoomEmily Freeland • Allyson Apsey

12:00pm CDT

Lunch and A Fireside Chat with Richard Culatta and Holly Martin (Registration/RSVP Required for Lunch) GymRichard Cullatta • Dell • Gaggle • Engaged Systems

1:00pm CDT

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: The Risk of Trying (Grades K-12) Room 207Mark Gibson

2:05pm CDT

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: Making Sure Students are Future Ready in an AI World Band RoomAdam Phyall

3:30pm CDT

Closing Session: One Conversation: Teaching, Technology, and the Future of Learning (Panel with Spotlight Speakers) Fine Arts CenterMarlo Gaddis • Jeff McCoy • Mark Gibson • Emily Freeland • Allison Rodman • Adam Phyall • Holly Martin • Sheryl Abshire

8:30am CDT

Opening Keynote Session: Breaking Plates and Breaking Through: The Bold Path to Collective Efficacy with Allison Rodman Fine Arts Center

9:45am CDT

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: What's On The Horizon: AI and The Impact On The Classroom (Grades K-12) Band RoomJeff McCoy

10:50am CDT

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: Learning to Lead: Designing Adult Learning That Actually Sticks (Grades K-12) Band RoomSuzan Brandt • Marlo Gaddis • Sheryl Abshire • Donna Williamson • Allison Rodman • Adam Phyall • Holly Martin

1:00pm CDT

Seeing One Another: Students and Teachers (Grades K-12) Room 207Donald Clayton

2:15pm CDT

Closing Session: Seeing, Teaching, and Caring Like Theo: A Closing Conversation with Allen Levi Fine Arts Center