Whitehall EdCom

WELCOME to the Education Community Summit!

The Summit is designed to provide a professional learning environment that encourages attendees to collaborate with their peers in an open and inviting atmosphere.  The event is completely FREE for all Carbon and Lehigh County school district staff members. Furthermore, the day includes food trucks with lunch available for purchase and giveaways at the end of the day.

EdCom 2026

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Time: 8:30 am-2:30 pm

Location: Whitehall High School

Schedule:

• 8:40-9:30: Keynote Speaker

• 9:40-10:30: Session 1

• 10:35-11:25: Session 2

• 11:25-12:25: Lunch & Networking

• 12:25-1:15: Session 3

• 1:20-2:10: Session 4

• 2:10-2:30: Closing Remarks/Giveaways

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2026 Keynote: Bethany Koenig

From student teaching at the Whitehall-Coplay Middle School to leading it today, Principal Bethany Koenig has spent her entire career as a proud Zephyr. A dedicated advocate for the profession, Bethany has combined building leadership with statewide impact through the #PANeedsTeachers coalition and the Educational Policy and Leadership Center. But beyond the degrees and policy work, Bethany's heart remains firmly in the classroom and the daily impact educators have on their students.

As we kick off the 2026-2027 school year, it’s time to put down the "to-do" lists and refocus on the heartbeat of our profession: the students sitting right in front of us. In this opening keynote, we will reset our intentions and rediscover the spark that brought us to education in the first place. Let’s commit to showing up for our kids and being the teacher we truly needed when we were students. 

Call for Presentation Proposals

We are excited to invite all staff members (teachers, paraprofessionals, etc.) to present at the upcoming Education Community Summit on August 13, 2026, at Whitehall HS! Lehigh/Carbon County classrooms are full of exciting ideas, and we encourage you to share your expertise. Please click here to view the sessions offered during the previous year's event.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL