Theme: Teaching in the Times of Transformation
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Location: NCSSM Morganton Campus (Joiner Building)
Who Should Attend: Any middle and high school educator
Why Attend:
Focus on innovative strategies and emerging challenges
Practical tools for teaching in a rapidly changing world
What to Expect:
Intimate, interactive, collaborative sessions
Opportunities to exchange ideas and best practices
Networking in a small, high-engagement setting
Program Highlights:
Keynote speaker aligned with conference theme
Three-part breakout session series with multiple options
Lunch provided
Cost FREE
Capacity: Limited to the first 50 registered educators
Our conference registration is at capacity. You may place your name on the wait list and if spaces come available, we will notify you up to 48 hours before the conference.
Kendra Cameron-Jarvis
NCCAT: Senior Literacy Specialist
Kendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator, Secondary Literacy Coach, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department.