JCPS Leadership 2026: Full Schedule

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9:45am EDT

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Equip your leadership team with practical strategies to integrate writing across all disciplines. Move beyond "writing as assessment" to "writing as a tool for learning." This session provides high-leverage, "quick-write" practices for every subject—Math, Science, Social Studies, CTE and beyond—and identifies specific "look-fors" to help administrators support and sustain high-quality instruction schoolwide.

Speakers

Justine Jones

6-8 ELA Teaching & Learning Specialist, Johnston County Public Schools

Justine Jones is the 6–8 ELA Teaching and Learning Specialist for Johnston County Public Schools with over 20 years of experience in education. She partners with teachers and school leaders to strengthen instruction, design meaningful learning experiences, and support student achievement... Read More →

Dr. Jess Fisher

K-12 Social Studies Teaching & Learning Specialist

Jessica Sopko

9-12 ELA Teaching & Learning Specialist

Jessica Sopko is a 9-12 ELA Teaching and Learning Specialist who works closely with teachers and school leaders to strengthen instruction and support student achievement. She partners with educators to translate standards and best practices into meaningful, classroom-ready experiences... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Room 228

3:00pm EDT

What If There Is No Data? How to Lead in Untested Subjects

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Room 228

Limited Capacity seats available

How do you lead when traditional data signals are missing? Using Social Studies as a model, this session explores how non-tested subjects drive literacy and critical thinking. Participants will learn to identify authentic assessment "look-fors" and gain manageable strategies to support and prioritize these essential programs in a data-heavy environment.

Speakers

Dr. Jess Fisher

K-12 Social Studies Teaching & Learning Specialist

Sarah-Fawn W. McLamb

K-12 Arts Education Teaching & Learning Specialist

Sarah-Fawn W. McLamb is the K-12 Arts Education Teaching and Learning Specialist for Johnston County Public Schools. Prior to her current role, Mrs. McLamb served as a Music Teacher/Choral Director for over 20 years. With experience in elementary, middle, and high School positions... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 228

9:45am EDT

SchoolNet for Admin

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Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am EDT

Room 228

Limited Capacity filling up

Support Administrators in utilizing Schoolnet Reporting to support PLC conversations

Speakers

Chrystal Trammell

Data and Assessment Coordinator

As the Data & Assessment Coordinator, Chrystal specializes in managing assessment and survey platforms, the formative assessment cycle, reporting, and the analysis of data to support data-driven decision making.

Christina Barone

9-12 Math Teaching and Learning Specialist

Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
Room 228

1:00pm EDT

Fundations Workshop for Administrators

LIMITED

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Room 228

Limited Capacity seats available

Administrators will leave knowing how to see, name, cultivate, and protect strong Fundations instruction in their schools for improved student learning.

Speakers

Paige Barnes

Executive Director of Elementary Education

Executive Director of Elementary Education with experience as a teacher and school administrator, leading data-driven instructional coaching and professional learning to strengthen teaching practices, support school leaders, and improve student outcomes across schools.

Kasey Coley

NCDPI Early Literacy Specialist

Kasey Coley is an Early Literacy Specialist who supports Johnston County Public Schools, serving as a liaison across state, district, and school levels. She specializes in strengthening literacy systems through data-driven and instructional support.

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 228

3:00pm EDT

Empowered Teaching, Learning, & Leading with NotebookLM

LIMITED

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Room 228

Limited Capacity seats available

This session will explore how NotebookLM can be used as a UDL-powerhouse to support and engage every learner, teacher, and leader. We will discuss how administrators can lead the shift toward a student-centered environment where AI tools allow learners to personalize their own path to mastery—developing the self-regulation and 21st-century skills necessary for post-secondary success.

Speakers

Kaye Menjivar

Digital Learning & Media Specialist

Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 228

9:00am EDT

PLC Work: Maximizing RIME Time: Systems and Structures that Ensure Success for Every Learner - Elementary

LIMITED

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Room 228

Limited Capacity seats available

How effective is your RIME time in truly meeting the needs of all students? This session supports school administrators in examining the systems and structures that make RIME time purposeful, targeted, and impactful. Participants will explore key “look-fors” for effective implementation, including how time is organized, how students are grouped based on data, and how instruction is aligned to specific needs. Through this session, leaders will strengthen their ability to monitor, support, and refine RIME practices, ensuring that every learner receives the right level of support and enrichment to accelerate growth.

Speakers

Traci Hayes

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Kinetta Anderson

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Kinetta Anderson is a former JCPS elementary teacher who now serves the county as an elementary Instructional Tiered Support Specialist. She believes that all students can learn at their own pace when given the right supports. Kinetta is passionate about working with schools to help... Read More →

Amanda Dale

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Amanda Dale serves as one of the Elementary Tiered Instructional Support Specialist for Johnston County Public Schools, bringing prior experience as a 1st and 3rd grade teacher within the county. In her current capacity, she provides support to MTSS leads, coaches, and teachers throughout... Read More →

Justin Batts

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Justin Batts is a Tiered Instructional Support Specialist. He works primarily with high schools.

Selena Sutton

MTSS Coordinator

Selena Sutton serves as the district MTSS Coordinator for Johnston County Public Schools. She works with schools and staff to support student success through our MTSS framework.

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Room 228

10:00am EDT

Effective Data Based Problem Solving

LIMITED

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Room 228

Limited Capacity seats available

This interactive session engages administrators in applying data-based problem solving through real-world scenarios aligned to MTSS and continuous improvement practices. Participants will analyze student, classroom, and school-level data to identify root causes of challenges related to academic performance, behavior, and attendance. The session emphasizes strengthening leadership capacity to guide data-driven conversations, ensure alignment of interventions, and build systems that support equitable outcomes for all students.

Speakers

Traci Hayes

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Kinetta Anderson

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Amanda Dale

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Justin Batts

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Justin Batts is a Tiered Instructional Support Specialist. He works primarily with high schools.

Selena Sutton

MTSS Coordinator

Selena Sutton serves as the district MTSS Coordinator for Johnston County Public Schools. She works with schools and staff to support student success through our MTSS framework.

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Room 228

12:00pm EDT

PLC Work: Maximizing RIME Time: Systems and Structures that Ensure Success for Every Learner - Middle School

LIMITED

Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT

Room 228

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Traci Hayes

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Kinetta Anderson

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Amanda Dale

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Justin Batts

Tiered Instructional Support Specialist

Justin Batts is a Tiered Instructional Support Specialist. He works primarily with high schools.

Selena Sutton

MTSS Coordinator

Selena Sutton serves as the district MTSS Coordinator for Johnston County Public Schools. She works with schools and staff to support student success through our MTSS framework.

Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT
Room 228

1:00pm EDT

Brand It Better: Canva for School Communication

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Thursday July 16, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Room 228

Limited Capacity filling up

This session helps school leaders use Canva to create polished, branded materials that support real school needs. Participants will explore practical examples such as announcement graphics, event flyers, and short social media videos while learning simple ways to communicate clearly, save time, and stay on brand.

Speakers

David Hinrichs

Director Digital Platforms & Pedagogy

Dave Hinrichs is the Director of Digital Platforms & Pedagogy for Johnston County Public Schools. A former elementary and middle school math and science teacher, Dave supports district work around digital learning, instructional technology, AI, and the design of meaningful learning... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Room 228

2:00pm EDT

Brand It Better: Adobe Express for School Communication

LIMITED

Thursday July 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

Room 228

Limited Capacity seats available

This session helps school leaders use Adobe Express to create polished, branded materials that support real school needs. Participants will explore practical examples such as announcement graphics, event flyers, and short social media videos while learning simple ways to communicate clearly, save time, and stay on brand. For those coming in with Canva experience, the session will also show how familiar tasks translate into Adobe Express, including some of the benefits and tradeoffs that come with each tool.

Speakers

David Hinrichs

Director Digital Platforms & Pedagogy

Thursday July 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Room 228

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