Voices that Lead: Cultivating Student-Driven Leadership Online
SESSION DATES & TIMES COMING IN AUGUST 2026
Audience Classification: Online Learning Audience Expertise: Strategic Growth - Experienced leaders focused on optimizing established programs and solving persistent challenges. Grade Level Focus: Middle Schools, High Schools Primary Audience: Teacher, Inst Leader, Prof Dev, School Leader Does this session focus on a specific product? No – This session is focused on ideas, strategies, or practices, not a specific product or service.
Math Teacher Laurel Springs School Marietta, Georgia, United States
Abstract Description : How can schools create a culture of curiosity and innovation? In this session, we will explore strategies for fostering student-driven leadership in an online environment. Drawing from my experience mentoring student leaders in a virtual school, where learners took ownership of Math Team and Mu Alpha Theta, infusing their own creativity and passions to inspire a love of math, we'll examine practical ways to support and amplify student voice. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions to share successes and challenges from their own experiences, leaving with actionable ideas to implement in their schools. Together, we'll uncover how cultivating student leaders not only strengthens academic programs but also builds thriving, connected school culture.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify strategies for fostering student-driven leadership.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to collaborate with peers to generate actionable ideas for creating spaces that nurture and grow student leaders, leaving with concrete approaches to implement in their own schools.
