UNITED PROGRAM
THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
A Conference Created Just for You
From keynote speakers that hit all the right chords to sessions that speak to the challenges and opportunities of our time, UNITED’s programming will draw you into the community, give you opportunities to share your experiences with others, and learn from your peers.
The lessons you’ll takeaway from this experience will help you deliver an aligned learning experience for students as they transition from level to level. Our programming meets you where you are and you can be certain that you will see yourself on the stage, in the content or participating in a thought-provoking discussion.
2025 Keynote Speakers
Keynote
Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad is an Associate Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has previously served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. She studies Black historical excellence in education, intending to reframe curriculum and instruction today. She has also received numerous national awards and is the author of the best-selling book, Cultivating Genius: An Equity Model for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. Her newest book, Unearthing Joy, provides a practical guide for putting culturally and historically responsive education into curricular practice.
2025 Pre-Conference Workshops
Add on a day of learning to your experience at UNITED with pre-conference sessions. More information coming soon!
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