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Friday, December 11
 

10:00am EST

Fostering Student Growth and Collective Teacher Efficacy Through Strategic Staffing Models
Friday December 11, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EST
In a full scale redesign on instructional leadership K-12, MSAD 11 partnered with Great Schools Partnership and Public Impact to actively shift the adult learning culture, redefine collaborative practice, and achieve our intended community-developed mission. After an extensive planning phase, including stakeholder engagement, strategic budgeting, and reallocation of staff, we are seeing promising gains. Collective efficacy is no longer a catch phrase, but a reality. We'll share the formal avenues and structures for transformational instructional leadership we've implemented and the results we are seeing, including reduced burden on staff, increased creativity and stronger community connections across our system.
Speakers
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Angela Hardy

Director of Curriculum/Assistant Superintendent, MSAD 11/RSU 11
Angela Hardy is the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum in MSAD #11.  Over the last eight years, she has co-led the district in adopting a strategic plan with significant community engagement. The result built a roadmap for continuous improvement that situated student... Read More →
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Freda Keyser

Elementary Teacher and Multi-Classroom Leader, MSAD 11/RSU 11
Freda Keyser is a third grade teacher and multi-classroom leader at River View Community School, a grades 3-5 school in MSAD 11. Freda exudes positive energy, builds authentic collaborative relationships, and fully believes that every child can and will learn. While she holds roles... Read More →
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Michelle Milstein

Senior Associate, Great Schools Partnership
Michelle is a Senior Associate with Great Schools Partnership and began her career as an English, ELL, and Spanish teacher. She has worked as a teacher, mentor, and leader in school systems across the country, including Hawaii, California, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.Her... Read More →
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Angela Smith

Secondary Math Team Leader and Teacher, MSAD 11/RSU 11
Angela Smith is a secondary math teacher, grade 8 team leader, and the co-chair of our professional recertification committee in MSAD 11. Angela is a passionate, committed teacher and colleague - connecting people to each other and community. In her first year as an instructional... Read More →
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Jessica Struhs

Consulting Manager, Public Impact
Jessica Struhs is a consulting manager with Public Impact®, focusing primarily on assisting schools and districts with Opportunity Culture® design and implementation to extend the reach of excellent teachers and their teams. Her work supports districts as they create a career... Read More →
Friday December 11, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EST
  Breakout Session

10:00am EST

From Classroom to Community: How ASPIRE Gorham Builds Authentic Learning Through Radical Partnership
Friday December 11, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EST
What happens when a school district removes the walls between learning and the real world, and hands students the map? ASPIRE Gorham is a preK–12 learning initiative built entirely on the belief that the most powerful education happens when the classroom and community intersect. ASPIRE Gorham integrates career exposure, exploration, and experiences into every classroom, for every student. As part of Aspire 2.0, intentional play-based education prek to grade 2 is setting the foundation, while over 200 high school students are choosing to do ELOs, with some earning college or even core content credits.
Speakers
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Kelli Deveaux

Career Aspirations and Community Coordinator, Gorham School Department
A veteran Maine educator, former Associate Commissioner for Public Education Kelli Deveaux went from supporting the work of Maine DOE's ELO implementation Team to stepping into the role of districtwide coordinator for prek-12 career aspirations in her home community. She is a lifelong... Read More →
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Heather Perry

Superintendent, Gorham School Department

Heather J. Perry is Superintendent of Schools for the Gorham School Department, Gorham, ME.  where she has served the community for the past 11 years.  The Gorham School Department serves approximately 2,800 students in Cumberland County, ME.  In her 31 years of experience as
... Read More →
Friday December 11, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EST
  Breakout Session

11:10am EST

The Power of Collaboration: Creating Individualized Pathways Through Education, Business, and Community Partnerships
Friday December 11, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
Discover how collaboration among schools, Career and Technical Education, higher education, businesses, and community organizations can transform student success by creating individualized pathways for every learner. This session highlights practical strategies for building partnerships that expand opportunities through career exploration, dual enrollment, apprenticeships, work-based learning, and student-centered learning experiences. Learn how elevating student voice and choice empowers young people to explore their interests, develop career goals, and take ownership of their futures while creating a seamless connection between education and the workforce.
Speakers
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David Dorr

Director, Somerset Career & Technical Center
David Dorr is the Director of the Somerset Career & Technical Center (SCTC) in Skowhegan, Maine. Since 2012, he has led the expansion of career and technical education by developing innovative partnerships with schools, colleges, businesses, and community organizations to create career... Read More →
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Dawn Fickett

After School Program Director REACH, MSAD54
Dawn Fickett, M.A. is the Director of Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs for MSAD 54, where she leads the district's REACH Afterschool Program, Camp REACH, and K–8 Summer Learning initiatives. She has developed a trauma-responsive out-of-school time model that expands student... Read More →
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Valerie McNamara

Aspire Program Manager, JMG
Valerie McNamara is a dedicated leader with JMG (Jobs for Maine's Graduates), where she is committed to expanding opportunities for Maine students through career exploration, education, and workforce development. Passionate about building strong partnerships among schools, employers... Read More →
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Jon Moody

Superintendent, MSAD54
Jonathan D. Moody is the Superintendent of Schools for MSAD 54 in central Maine and a respected educational leader with more than three decades of experience as a teacher, coach, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. A graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington... Read More →
Friday December 11, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm EST
  Breakout Session

3:00pm EST

7th Up Biz Tour: 7th graders learning about the workforce in their own backyards
Friday December 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Augusta School Department and Gardiner School Department, launched this program in 2019 to connect local students with the opportunities that exist right here in the Kennebec Valley.
Each year, more than one hundred seventh graders are transported from their schools for a full-day tour of Chamber member businesses, where they gain firsthand exposure to a wide range of local careers and industries.
Speakers
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Katie Doherty

[email protected], Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
Katie Doherty has been with the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce since 2015, beginning her tenure as Program Director before being promoted to President & CEO in February 2017. A graduate of Thomas College, Katie brought to the Chamber a strong background in business operations... Read More →
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Kimberly Liscomb

Principal, Augusta Public Schools
Kim Liscomb is the Principal of Cony Middle and High School.  She has been in education for 30 years in a variety of roles including principal, assistant principal, teacher, school board member, legislator, and higher education administrator.  She comments, “The best part of being... Read More →
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Jenny Watson

Assistant Principal, Cony Middle School, Augusta School Department
Jenny Watson is the Principal of Cony Middle and High School.  She has been in education for 30 years in a variety of roles including assistant principal, teacher, school board member, and IT Director.  
Friday December 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
  Breakout Session

3:00pm EST

From Classroom to Career: The Power of Cross-Sector Partnerships
Friday December 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
In a panel discussion moderated by Junior Achievement of Maine’s Program Team members, the panel will hear diverse perspectives from a school district partner, a business volunteer partner, and a student participant. Together, these panelists will share their experiences and insights, illustrating what is possible when schools, employers, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations work together to create scalable, meaningful experiences that strengthen career readiness and expand student’s awareness of future education and career opportunities. 
Speakers
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Jesseca Steele

Senior Program Manager, Junior Achievement of Maine
Jesseca Steele, Senior Program Manager for Junior Achievement of Maine, leads and delivers educational programs that inspire and prepare young people for their future work and career success. Jesseca is passionate about creating impactful learning opportunities and leverages her experience... Read More →
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Mikaela Ziobro

Program Manager, Junior Achievement of Maine
Mikaela Ziobro joins JA as a Program Manager coming from a two-decade career in higher education.
Mikaela has a passion for expanding educational access and career exploration pathways for youth. She holds a bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Southern M... Read More →
Friday December 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
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