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Sunday, March 23
 

7:00pm EDT

Featured Speaker Roundtable Presentation
Sunday March 23, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Join us for a roundtable discussion from our featured speakers lineup of experts on topics from student engagement to social equity and school leadership to supporting beginning teachers.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Maxwell

Daniel Maxwell

Lecturer | University Supervisor, UNC Charlotte
Daniel Maxwell is a Lecturer and University Supervisor in the Office of School and Community Partnerships and the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 (MDSK) Education as well as a student in the Ed.D in Learning, Design and Technology Program at UNC Charlotte. As a University... Read More →
Sponsors
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Scholastic Education Solutions

Networking Event Sponsor
Sunday March 23, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Carolina A

8:00pm EDT

Trivia
Sunday March 23, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Come join the trivia fun!! Grab a team of up to 4 players to compete for PRIZES! Proudly sponsored by returning NCMLE sponsor Participate Learning.
Sponsors
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Participate Learning

Trivia Night Sponsor
Sunday March 23, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Event Lounge
 
Monday, March 24
 

8:30am EDT

NCMLE Middle School Matters Conference Opening Session Keynote Address Featuring Dr. Darrin Peppard
Monday March 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Dr. Darrin Peppard has over 30 years of public school experience ranging from classroom teacher to district superintendent. Dr. Peppard started his career as a 7th grade science teacher and has devoted his life to advocating and supporting educators across the country. Be inspired by Dr. Peppard as he reminds us to always take the Road to Awesome!
Monday March 24, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Symphony Ballroom

9:30am EDT

AMLE Bookstore Open
Monday March 24, 2025 9:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Visit the bookstore from our national affiliate the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) to shop popular middle level specific titles from nationally renowned EDU experts.
Speakers
Monday March 24, 2025 9:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Vendor Hall

10:00am EDT

Baruti Kafele Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Featured Speaker Baruti Kafele Book Signing - What is My Value Instructionally to the Teachers I Supervise?
Speakers
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Vendor Hall

10:00am EDT

Dr. Darrin Peppard Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Keynote Speaker Dr. Darrin Peppard Book Signing - The Road to Awesome: The Journey of a Leader (1) and Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools (2)
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Vendor Hall

10:00am EDT

Dr. Don Parker Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Featured Speaker Dr. Don Parker Book Signing - Building Bridges: Engaging Students At-Risk Through the Power of Relationships (1) and Be the Driving Force: Leading Your School on the Road to Equity (2)
Speakers
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Vendor Hall

11:00am EDT

Dr. Frank Rudnesky Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Featured Speaker Frank Rudnesky Book Signing - 50 Great Things Leaders Do (1), Fired Up Leadership (2), and Fired Up Student Leadership (3)
Monday March 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Vendor Hall

11:00am EDT

Dr. Julie Hasson Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Featured Speaker Dr. Julie Hasson Book Signing - Pause, Ponder, and Persist in the Classroom
Speakers
Monday March 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Vendor Hall

11:00am EDT

Sherri Nelson Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Presenter Sherri Nelson Book Signing - Learning Lifeguards: Your 10-Step Guide to Building a Team that Motivates Struggling Students to Love Learning and Stay in School
Speakers
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Sherri Nelson

Director of Instruction, Brandon Valley School District
Sherri Nelson is a former middle school teacher and instructional coach. She is currently the director of instruction, curriculum, and assessment for the Brandon Valley School District in South Dakota. A highly-regarded educator for more than three decades, Sherri has worked as an... Read More →
Monday March 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Vendor Hall

2:00pm EDT

Andrea Bitner Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Featured Speaker Andrea Bitner Book Signing - Take Me Home
Speakers
Monday March 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Vendor Hall

2:00pm EDT

Charles Williams Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Featured Speaker Charles Williams Book Signing - Inside the Principal's Office: A Leadership Guide to Inspire Reflection and Growth
Speakers
Monday March 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Vendor Hall

2:00pm EDT

Dr. Frederick Buskey Book SIgning
Monday March 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Featured Speaker Dr. Frederick Buskey Book Signing - A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose
Monday March 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Vendor Hall

2:00pm EDT

Sean Gaillard Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Featured Speaker Sean Gaillard Book Signing - The Pepper Effect: Tap Into the Magic of Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation
Speakers
Monday March 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Vendor Hall

3:00pm EDT

Dr. Holly Pinter Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Presenter Holly Pinter Book Signing - Middle School Today: Current Best Practices for Adolescent Learners
Speakers
Monday March 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Vendor Hall

3:00pm EDT

Erik Francis Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Featured Speaker Erik Francis Book Signing - Inquiring Minds Want to Learn (1) and Depth of Knowledge (2)
Speakers
Monday March 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Vendor Hall

3:00pm EDT

Katie Powell Book Signing
Monday March 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Featured Speaker Katie Powell Book Signing - Boredom Busters and Frustration Busters
Speakers
Monday March 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Vendor Hall

3:00pm EDT

Schools to Watch Networking Event
Monday March 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Schools to Watch conference participants, join us in the event lounge for networking with other Schools to Watch conference participants and fun. Proudly sponsored by MindLeap Solutions.
Monday March 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
Event Lounge

4:00pm EDT

Featured Speakers & School Leader's Institute Networking Event (Reserved for School Leader's Institute Participants Only)
Monday March 24, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
School Leader’s Institute participants, please come by the venue social lounge on Monday from 4:00-4:50 to meet and network with our featured speaker group and other school administrators across North Carolina. Participants must have the School Leader’s Institute name tag designation to attend.
Monday March 24, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
Event Lounge

5:30pm EDT

Free Dinner Shuttles to Optimist Hall sponsored by Burke Christian Tours - Reserve Your Seat (5:30pm Departure)
Monday March 24, 2025 5:30pm - 6:45pm EDT
Take a short ride to Optimist Hall, an upscale food court with a variety of restaurants and shops. Check out all the delicious food options at optimisthall.com/tenants/. The shuttle will depart/return outside of the Sheraton lobby. Space is limited to 50 people per shuttle, with shuttles leaving at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Please click the small circle in front of the title for this event to "add it to your schedule." THIS SELECTION WILL RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR THE 5:30PM DEPARTURE SHUTTLE & THE 6:45PM RETURN SHUTTLE. If the shuttle is full you will be added to the waitlist.
Sponsors
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Burke Educational Travel

Dinner Shuttle Sponsor
Monday March 24, 2025 5:30pm - 6:45pm EDT
Sheraton Lobby

6:30pm EDT

Free Dinner Shuttles to Optimist Hall sponsored by Burke Christian Tours - Reserve Your Seat (6:30pm Departure)
Monday March 24, 2025 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Take a short ride to Optimist Hall, an upscale food court with a variety of restaurants and shops. Check out all the delicious food options at optimisthall.com/tenants/. The shuttle will depart/return outside of the Sheraton lobby. Space is limited to 50 people per shuttle, with shuttles leaving at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Please click the small circle in front of the title for this event to "add it to your schedule." THIS SELECTION WILL RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR THE 6:30PM DEPARTURE SHUTTLE & THE 7:45PM RETURN SHUTTLE. If the shuttle is full you will be added to the waitlist.
Sponsors
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Burke Educational Travel

Dinner Shuttle Sponsor
Monday March 24, 2025 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Sheraton Lobby

7:30pm EDT

Monday Mixer with DJ Mike & Tarheel Media
Monday March 24, 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Join DJ Mike from Tarheel Media Systems for singing, dancing, and socializing in the Hotel Lounge. There will be raffle prizes all night long!! Proudly sponsored by returning NCMLE sponsor Edmentum.
Sponsors
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Edmentum

Karaoke Night Sponsor
Monday March 24, 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Event Lounge
 
Tuesday, March 25
 

8:00am EDT

Breakfast in the Vendor Hall
Tuesday March 25, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Be sure to bring your YELLOW meal ticket for breakfast.
Tuesday March 25, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Outside Symphony Ballroom

11:45am EDT

Passing of the Gavel Ceremony
Tuesday March 25, 2025 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Join us for the closing conference session where we are proud to announce the 2026 NCMLE Conference theme, announce the large conference giveaways (must be present to win), and announce the newest NCMLE Board members with the annual "Passing of the Gavel" ceremony.
Tuesday March 25, 2025 11:45am - 12:30pm EDT
Symphony IV Ballroom
 
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