Plenary Speaker: Rae Hughart, MEd
Plenary Session:
The Adults We Forgot: Why the People Closest to Your Highest-Need Students Get the Least Support - and How to Fix It
This line up of veteran educators is bringing us the best that Trauma-Sensitive Schools have to offer! In addition to the Plenary session and 7 workshops in the Schools/Education Track, there will be networking sessions, coffee chats with speakers and 30-minute breakouts all designed with educators in mind. Plus attendees have 30 days to watch recordings from the other tracks of the conference. We know you’ll be inspired by professionals in these tracks as well: Parenting/Caregiving, Youth Justice, Communities and Counselor/Therapists.
Education Track Schedule:
September 17, 2026
Opening Keynote: Dr. Robert Anda
Exploring Interoception’s Role in Trauma-Informed Classrooms – Kelley Mahler, OTD
Relationships and Belonging: Why Students Struggle in Isolation but Thrive in Connection – Dr. Amy Baltimore
Shield & Support: Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth Within District Frameworks – Stephanie Lange, LMSW
Hopeful Education: Neuroinclusive Classroom Climate – Dr. Melissa Sadin
September 18, 2026
Plenary Session – The Adults We Forgot: Why the People Closest to Your Highest-Need Students Get the Least Support – and How to Fix It – Rae Hughart, MEd
Rooted in Resilience: Growing Together Through Every Season – Stacy Stenz, MSE, Sara Kokko, MS, Briana Kurlinkis
Karen Mayer Cunningham
The Burnt Toast Project: False Alarms, Real Reactions – Catie Egan, MA
