2026 KWEL Annual Forum

Mark your calendar for the 9th Annual Forum, January 28-29, 2026

Women by nature are nurturers that often give to others at the cost of themselves. The 2026 Kentucky Women in Education Leadership Forum will focus on celebrating the things that make female administrators unique while honing in on the need for self-care, along with personal and professional development. Join us as we hear from keynote speakers, network with other female administrators, and celebrate all things women. This year's forum is open to all female administrators who are invited by KWEL Cohort members. Start 2026 with a great leadership experience. 

Keynotes

Dr. Dana Schon , professional learning director for School Administrators of Iowa, is a lifelong educator and leader who supports superintendents, principals, and central office teams through professional learning, strategic planning, and leadership development while continuing her own journey as a lifelong learner.




Kate Ariemma Marin, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Math Education at the University of Louisville and a faculty associate at the Kentucky Center for Mathematics. She led the KCM Numeracy Counts Academy and researches generational differences in teachers and their mathematical knowledge for teaching. Previously, she taught and coordinated math curriculum in Massachusetts and joined the University of Louisville in 2021, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate math education courses.

 

Date:
January 28–29, 2026

Location:
Crowne Plaza, Louisville KY

Time:
Begins at 9:00 a.m. (EST) on January 28

Cost:
$499 - Cohorts 1-8
$1,299 - Cohort 9 (for the entire year program)

Lodging:

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Room rate: $149 + applicable tax
Cut-off date: January 16, 2026
Parking: Complimentary