Upcoming Events
Teach and Lead Conference, June 11th
Join us for a transformative conference that explores a variety of dynamic approaches to leadership and equips educators with the tools, strategies, and confidence to become influential leaders in their schools and communities. Through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and our inspiring keynote from 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year Heather Smith, you will discover innovative practices and actionable insights for all educators. Please attend June 11, 2025, to feel connected, inspired and empowered as a leader to make a lasting impact.
PK-12 STEM Education Conference – June 24
Join CESTEM for an exciting STEM-infused professional development and networking opportunity! The theme of this year’s PK-12 STEM Education Conference is “SOAR into STEM.” The full-day event will feature professional development sessions and a keynote address by Captain Barrington Irving.
For more information, visit the CESTEM website.
Save the Date!
Future Teacher Conference – November 7, 2025
Each semester, the Watson College holds Future Teacher Conference events for aspiring teachers. The events provide an opportunity for High Schools, Community Colleges, and Home School groups to bring students to UNCW so students who have an interest in education can feel what it is like to be a Watson student.
During their time here, we will offer sessions for students based on their educational interests, interactive opportunities and a student panel discussion.
Future Teacher Conferences are FREE to any student interested in learning about education as a career. What’s more, every student who attends is eligible for a $2,000 scholarship to attend UNCW!
The next conference will be held November 7, 2025. Slots fill up fast! We have already had six schools register for the fall 2025 event.
School administrators interested in bringing a group of students, or students interested in attending should contact Dean Heath at heatht@uncw.edu.
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