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Opening remarks by Dean Tara Parker, Ph.D.
SEAM Representation
Student competes in Ed Rising Moment
Participants review competitor materials after they competed.
Participants share a meal while listening to our keynote
MA Teacher of the Year, Luisa Sparrow gives some advice to our future educators
Everett High School is well represented
Great partners to support future MA educators
We are proud to be sponsored by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.
We are proud to be sponsored by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.
State Conference 2026
State Conference 2026
The 2026 MA State Educators Rising Conference was held on Wednesday, March 4th.
Here are the competitions and contests we will run so that you can prepare early!
Competitions: Contests:
Educators Rising Moment - Interactive Bulletin Board MS
Lesson planning for the arts - Teacher Created Materials
Children's Literature Pre-k -K English
Children's Literature Pre-k - K Spanish
Research Learning Challenge - Team
Session Descriptions for the Conference: Check back regularly until all of the sessions are added.
Workshop A: Enhancing Self-Pereception in the Classroom
Presented by: Matilda Trudell & Jamie Donahue?
Join two Minuteman Tech High School students as they present their project on self-perception in the classroom. As young teachers, we have learned that the environment and teachers shape how children view themselves. Our presentation is about how you can support positive self-perception as a teacher.
Workshop B: Fine Arts Education
Presented by Liberty McCloskey, State President
Explore how music and dance positively influence children's development with your State President! Incorporating diverse music and dance into the daily routine supports children's growth in many ways. My presentation is about how to incorporate music and dance into lessons while achieving the same goal.
Workshop C: The Power of Play: Why Play Is Learning
Presented by Gabby Kangume, State Vice President
Come join this interactive session on exploring the importance of play with your Vice President. Play is more than fun; it is a powerful and important way young children learn. This interactive workshop explores how play supports cognitive, social, emotional, and language development in early childhood. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and gain practical strategies for observing children through play. Attendees will leave with an understanding of why play matters and how to incorporate it in the classroom.
Workshop D: Becoming a Teacher
Presented by Zaire Simmonds
Welcome to our upcoming workshop, where participants can explore and tap into their inner teacher. Throughout the workshop, students will be guided in creating their teacher persona by designing their teacher look, meeting fellow teachers in their subject field, and designing their classroom norms and structure. In addition to these activities, students will engage in a game of "What would you do," where they will be presented with scenarios and work with their teams to discuss how they would handle specific situations as teachers. This workshop offers a unique and engaging approach to understanding the teaching profession by allowing students to create their own vision of themselves as teachers. We hope participants will leave the workshop feeling inspired and empowered with a newfound understanding that there is a teacher in all of us. Thank you for considering joining us for this exciting opportunity.
Minuteman High School Students prepare for the day.
SEAM Students Present about their SEAM and Education Experiences
Student leaders present a session on school perception
Opening remarks from the Elms
Info about this past event
Western Regional Fall Leadership Conference 2025 - November 7, 2025
Western Regional Fall Leadership Conference 2025 - November 7, 2025
You can check out the Elms College HERE
Arrive at the Elms between 8-8:30
8:30 - Kick off for the day - a Welcome frm the Elms, State president, Liberty McCloskey shares her Ed Rising Moment
9:15 -10:05 Activities Block 1
Tabling time to informally meet organizations (MASCA, MASR, SEAM, BPA, Educators Rising Student Leadership)
Teacher Leaders session
BPA Advisors Meeting
10:10 -11:00 Activity Block 2
Workshop A: Inside Educators Rising: Competitions Overview
Workshop B: An Introduction to the Student Education Association of Massachusetts (SEAM)
Workshop C: Student Leadership and Advocacy
Workshop D: Enhancing student self-perception in the classroom
Workshop E: Level Up Your Leadership: Learn How to Lead with Inclusion
11:05-12:00 Lunch/Networking
Educators Rising Moment - Gabby Kangume, State Vice President
Short Keynote - The Importance of an Education Career
12:05-12:55 Activities Block 3
Workshop A: Inside Educators Rising: Competitions Overview
Workshop B: An Introduction to the Student Education Association of Massachusetts (SEAM)
Workshop C: Student Leadership and Advocacy
Workshop D: Enhancing student self-perception in the classroom
Workshop E: Level Up Your Leadership: Learn How to Lead with Inclusion
1:00 - 1:30 Campus Tours - all participants
1:30- 2:00 Safe Dismissal back to schools
Session Descriptions:
Workshop A: Inside Educators Rising: Competitions Overview
Presenter: Gabby Kangume
Curious about Educators Rising and how competitions work? This session offers an overview of the organization and its competitive events, including categories, expectations, and how competitions are organized. You’ll also get a preview of the competitions offered at this year’s State Conference at UMass Boston in March 2026. Whether new to competing or aiming to take your skills to the next level, this session will leave you confident, prepared, and excited to showcase your educator skills.
Workshop B: An Introduction to the Student Education Association of Massachusetts (SEAM)
This presentation will provide an overview of the Student Education Association of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Teachers Association’s aspiring educators. SEAM, a partner organization of Educators Rising, provides a space for students in educator preparation programs in Massachusetts to come together and build community while accessing quality professional development, engaging in political action, and more. Presenters will share their own SEAM experiences, engage participants in conversation, and answer any questions participants may have.
Workshop C: Student Leadership & Advocacy
Presenter: Claire Mullen
Join Chief of Staff Claire Mullen from the Massachusetts Association of Student Representatives (MASR) for an engaging session on what it means to be a student leader and advocate. Participants will explore practical strategies for building their leadership skills, using their voice effectively, and creating meaningful change within their schools and communities. To close the workshop, everyone will create a small leadership-themed craft to take home—a reminder of the core values and lessons shared during this empowering experience.
Workshop D: Enhancing Student Self-Perception in the Classroom
Presenters: Liberty McCloskey, Matilda Trudell, Jamie Donahue
Join three Minuteman Tech High schoolers as they share their project on self perception in the classroom. As young teachers we have learned that the environment and teachers shape how children view themselves. Our presentation is about how you can support positive self-perception as a teacher.
Workshop E: Level Up Your Leadership: Learn How to Lead With Inclusion.
Presenter: Kaesha Rajgor, MA BPA State President
Think leadership is just about being in charge? Think again! In this interactive workshop, you’ll uncover how small biases can sneak into our decisions, explore different leadership styles, and learn how to ensure everyone’s voice is heard. Through activities, group challenges, and real-world BPA examples, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to create inclusive teams that spark creativity, trust, and success. Come ready to challenge assumptions, celebrate differences, and grow into the leader people want to follow!
Massachusetts Wins at Nationals in Orlando 2025
Massachusetts Wins at Nationals in Orlando 2025
It was great to see members from Minuteman High School and Lowell High School at the conference at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. Students attended many great workshops, meetings and competitions. We hope more folks are in attendance in the future.
Matilda T.
Matilda T.
Minuteman High School
Matilda took first place in the Children's Literature K-3 Spanish competition. Congratulations, Matilda!
Liberty M.
Liberty M.
Minuteman High School
Liberty McCloskey, our state president, took 3rd place in the Teacher Created Materials contest.
Congratulations, Liberty!
Lowell High School
Lowell High School
Lowell High School placed 9th in the Inside Our Schools team competitions.
Congratulations Lowell High School!
Massachusetts State Conference
Massachusetts State Conference
Feb. 28, 2025 @8:30 am at UMass-Lowell
Thank you to everyone who attended this event!
We had 170 participants. 5 competitions and contests with numerous qualifiers for Nationals.
We'd love your feedback! Please fill out this short survey to help us make next year's event even better.
We hope to see you all at the National Conference in June in Orlando, Florida. You can check out the details below.
Thank you to everyone who attended this event!
We had 170 participants. 5 competitions and contests with numerous qualifiers for Nationals.
We'd love your feedback! Please fill out this short survey to help us make next year's event even better.
We hope to see you all at the National Conference in June in Orlando, Florida. You can check out the details below.
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