This full-day workshop digs deeper into conversations that lead to action for empowering school leaders. We believe that effective leaders of equitable systems must become leaders of self before becoming effective leaders of others. Effective school leaders understand that uncertainty and discomfort is inevitable when advocating and leading others. We will explore tools to help leaders navigate and nurture others while embracing uncertainty and discomfort in their quest to be leaders of equitable and joyful schools. This interactive session will provide new ideas, practice, and tangible take-aways to be implemented the next day.

Participants will:

• Understand a framework for reimagining leadership in schools. 

• Explore their why and purpose for leading. 

• Identify steps to put into practice to grow collective efficacy. 

• Engage and connect with other like-minded leaders. 

• Experience joy!

Dr. Anne Marie Marshall’s career began as a third-grade teacher in the Milwaukee Public Schools and continued as she earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Maryland - College Park. For over a decade, she served as an Associate Professor at Lehman College in the Bronx, NY. Her scholarly interests are in supporting the people in mathematics communities and working towards strengthening equity in mathematics education from PreK-16+.  Presently, she leads the Research and Evaluation Team in the Center for Math and Science Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her extensive body of work includes the authorship of over 25 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Notably, she was a key member of the writing team for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' influential publication, Catalyzing Change in Early Childhood and Elementary Mathematics (2020).

Paige Richards is an education consultant, coach, and founder of Build Capacity Consulting. With over 25 years in education, her work focuses on supporting schools and districts to strengthen skills and systems in order to benefit students. She believes students deserve to have a joyful and intellectually engaging school experience, one that builds on each and every student’s strengths.