Spillit: Lesson Plan
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Join New Memphis and Spillit for a Center Stage event -- an evening of stories from educators that speak to the theme, “Lesson Plan." Kick off the start of a new school year by listening to these powerful stories and celebrating the reveal of the 2026 Educators of Excellence award winners and finalists!
2026 Storytellers:
Claire D. Kolheim (she/her/hers), 9th-12th grade math teacher at Memphis Rise Academy
Stephanie Sacco (she/her/hers), Kindergarten teacher at Idlewild Elementary
Ricardo Trejo (he/him/his), 5th grade ELA teacher at Kingsbury Elementary
Timothy Woods (he/him/his), 7th-8th grade math teacher at Compass Community Schools - Frayser
Agenda:
6:00-6:20 Check in, networking
6:20-7:00 Stories and Winner/Finalist Announcements
7:00-7:15 Intermission
7:15-7:50 Stories and Winner/Finalist Announcements
7:50-8:00 Celebration of winners and networking
This free event is open to the public (you don't need to be an educator to attend!). Light refreshments and drinks will be provided
2026 Storytellers:
Claire D. Kolheim (she/her/hers), 9th-12th grade math teacher at Memphis Rise Academy
Stephanie Sacco (she/her/hers), Kindergarten teacher at Idlewild Elementary
Ricardo Trejo (he/him/his), 5th grade ELA teacher at Kingsbury Elementary
Timothy Woods (he/him/his), 7th-8th grade math teacher at Compass Community Schools - Frayser
Agenda:
6:00-6:20 Check in, networking
6:20-7:00 Stories and Winner/Finalist Announcements
7:00-7:15 Intermission
7:15-7:50 Stories and Winner/Finalist Announcements
7:50-8:00 Celebration of winners and networking
This free event is open to the public (you don't need to be an educator to attend!). Light refreshments and drinks will be provided
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Where is it happening?
516 Tennessee Street, Suite 301, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38103
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