Academic Innovation Conference 2026

Academic Innovation Conference 2026

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

Vickie Bryan

Wilkes County Schools

Teacher

About me

I am currently a middle school math teacher in Wilkes County. I have taught in both private and public schools and have experience teaching all the core subjects, cooking, and music. I am currently working on my graduate certificate in school leadership.

8:00am EDT

Conference Opening Breakfast & Keynote Experience Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference CenterCarlos Ojeda, Jr. • Doug Thompson • Rachel Nave-Lewis

9:00am EDT

The GEAR UP Luminary Showcase Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference CenterDoug Thompson • Rachel Nave-Lewis • Corinne Smith • Kelly Sparks

11:15am EDT

Lunch & Connection Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference CenterRachel Nave-Lewis

1:30pm EDT

Partner and Vendor Showcase: Explore, Engage, Experience Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center

2:15pm EDT

Afternoon Snack Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center

2:30pm EDT

Innovator of the Year Recognition & Award Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference CenterCarlos Ojeda, Jr. • Rachel Nave-Lewis • Corinne Smith

3:30pm EDT

Day One Closing: Carry the Story Forward Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference CenterRachel Nave-Lewis

8:00am EDT

Day Two Conference Opening Breakfast & Keynote Experience Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference CenterRachel Nave-Lewis

11:15am EDT

Midday Experience: Engage, Reflect, Connect, Refresh Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference CenterDoug Thompson • Rachel Nave-Lewis

12:45pm EDT

Vendor Playground & Panels Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center

2:45pm EDT

Afternoon Snack Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center

3:00pm EDT

Conference Convening: Stories Carried Forward Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference CenterRachel Nave-Lewis