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CoachFest 2026
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Wednesday, November 4
 

1:00pm EST

Coaching Beyond the Playbook: Lessons from Not Your Average Principal
LIMITED
Wednesday November 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Step into a session Inspired by Not Your Average Principal, this session equips new and veteran coaches to lead with purpose, authenticity, and resilience. Participants will gain practical strategies for building relationships, navigating challenges, and creating equitable environments. Leave with actionable tools and a clear plan to strengthen your leadership impact.
Speakers
avatar for Keisha Brown

Keisha Brown

Principal, Guilford County Schools
Keisha Brown is the Principal of The Middle College at UNC Greensboro, where she champions academic excellence, equity, and student empowerment. With nearly two decades in education, she is dedicated to dismantling barriers and creating opportunities for historically underserved students... Read More →
Wednesday November 4, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
SIRC Room

2:30pm EST

Case Study Coaching: Shifting the Narrative from Deficit to Discovery
LIMITED
Wednesday November 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
What if coaching didn’t feel like correction—but instead felt like collaboration?

Case Study Coaching is an innovative approach that reframes traditional instructional coaching by positioning educators as contributors to a shared body of knowledge rather than subjects of evaluation. This model integrates research-based practices with real classroom experiences, allowing teachers to engage in reflective inquiry without the stigma of deficit-based coaching. Walk away ready to implement.
Speakers
avatar for Sheka Houston, Ed.D.

Sheka Houston, Ed.D.

Executive Director, Create and Educate, LLC.
Dr. Sheka Houston is the Executive Director and co-founder of Create and Educate, LLC, a professional development and organizational transformation firm. With over 20 years of experience in education and leadership, she specializes in building systems that improve school culture... Read More →
Wednesday November 4, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
SIRC Room
 
Thursday, November 5
 

10:30am EST

Lead with Purpose. Recharge with Intention. Coach with Impact: A Self-Care Framework for Sustainable Practices
LIMITED
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how clarity, courage, and care can transform the way you lead and sustain your coaching practices. This session will explore a practical self-care framework designed specifically for coaches, helping participants build resilience and align their well-being with their professional purpose. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and a plan to support sustainable, impactful coaching.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Castle

Allison Castle

Director of Counseling Services, Harnett County Schools
Allison R. Castle has served as a counselor and high school social studies teacher, the high school director, director of academic innovation and special programs, and director of counseling services for Harnett County Schools. She serves as the AVID District Director and coordinates... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EST
SIRC Room
 
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