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EDUCON is a premier educational showcase and learning opportunity for teachers, principals, and district leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to choose breakout sessions led by school districts from across the Central Kentucky region and beyond. You will not just come away with a good idea or two; you will gain an abundance of great ideas and best practices that you can immediately apply in your classroom, school, or district.

Breakout Session Strands: Your chance to focus on a particular area of interest throughout the conference or explore a broader span!
1. Academics & Instructional Best Practices
2. AI & Technology
3. Systemic School Supports
4. Career Exploration & Future Focused Opportunities

We’re proud to announce our keynote speakers: On Day 1, Jimmy Casas, nationally recognized educator and author of Culturize and Day 2, Horacio Sanchez, renowned expert on resilience and brain-based learning. Both will deliver powerful messages to inspire and equip educators to lead with purpose, compassion, and innovation..

Daily Schedule
7:45 am Registration and Vendor Hall opens
8:30 am Welcome & Keynote Speaker
10:30 am -11:30 am Breakout Sessions 
12:00 pm -1:00 pm Lunch break 
1:15 pm -2:15 pm Breakout Sessions 
2:30 pm -3:30 pm Breakout Sessions 
Thursday June 11, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sustainable school improvement does not happen by chance; it happens by design. This session highlights how Camargo Elementary implemented intentional, systemwide structures to move from isolated practices to sustainable instructional change that strengthens adult practice and improves student outcomes.

Participants will explore how consistent instructional walk-throughs, timely and actionable feedback, and ongoing coaching cycles serve as foundational levers for improvement when paired with protected time to analyze walk-through data. Emphasis will be placed on the power of collaborative reflection, using data to engage in meaningful dialogue not only within leadership teams but across the full staff to drive alignment, clarity, and shared accountability.

The session will also examine Camargo’s approach to instructional planning through a collaborative leadership model that brings multiple voices to the table. Participants will learn how intentional planning structures support coherence across grade levels and content areas while building leadership capacity throughout the school. Special attention will be given to Camargo’s commitment to supporting new teachers beyond their first year, with structures in place to intentionally guide educators through years two, three, and four to strengthen practice, confidence, and retention.

Additionally, attendees will gain insight into Camargo’s student-centered systems, including student-led learning and conferences, implementation of a schoolwide Profile of a Learner, and daily social-emotional morning messages and supports that foster belonging, ownership, and leadership in every classroom.

This session is designed for leaders seeking practical, scalable systems that build collective efficacy, maintain momentum, and ensure instructional improvement is sustained over time.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Dudley McKenna

Dr. Dudley McKenna

Principal, Montgomery County
Dr. Dudley McKenna is an educational leader dedicated to student-centered, data-driven school improvement. She currently serves as the principal of Camargo Elementary School in Montgomery County, Kentucky, where she leads with a strong commitment to academic excellence, collaborative... Read More →
avatar for Whitney Lee

Whitney Lee

Assistant Principal, Montgomery County
Whitney Lee is a dedicated educational leader who currently serves as the Assistant Principal at Camargo Elementary School in Montgomery County, Kentucky. She is deeply committed to fostering a positive school culture rooted in high expectations, strong relationships, and student-centered... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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