Conference Schedule
Schedule for the 15th Annual East Tennessee Literacy Conference
Join us at ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ on Friday, September 11, 2026, for the
15th Annual East Tennessee Literacy Conference, centered around the theme: "Every Student, Every Story: Coaching a Culture of Literacy Excellence." Hosted in partnership with the Mid-East Tennessee Regional P-16 Council, this full-day
event features keynote address speaker Coach Ken Carter, interactive breakout sessions,
local book bus displays, vendor exhibits, and opportunities to earn up to 6 hours
of PDPs or TASL professional development credits. #ETNLIT26
Time |
Conference Schedule |
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7:45am - 8:30am |
Check-in - Networking - Visit Guest Vendors |
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8:30am - 8:40am |
Welcome to ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Dr. Angi Smith Dr. Matthew Hunter |
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8:40am - 9:20am |
"The Great Literacy Showdown" |
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9:20am - 10:20am |
Keynote Address "Average is Not Good Enough. Period." |
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10:20am - 10:30am |
Proceed to Breakout Session #1 |
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10:30am - 11:15am |
Breakout Session #1 |
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11:20am - 12:20pm |
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12:25pm - 1:10pm |
Breakout Session #2 |
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1:15pm - 2:00pm |
Breakout Session #3 |
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2:00pm - 2:30pm |
Complete End of Day Surveys (See QR codes at last breakout session)PDPs and TASL credit will be sent via email once you complete the survey.
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Book Buses
Book Bus |
Location |
|---|---|
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COCKE COUNTY CRADLE TO CAREER COALITION “ABC BUS†|
Parking Lot – B3 |
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GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS |
Parking Lot – B3 |
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GREENEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS |
Parking Lot – B3 |
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HAWKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS |
Parking Lot – B3 |
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MORRISTOWN-HAMBLEN Darlene Smith, Leah Taylor, and Tammy Wells |
Parking Lot – B3 |
Meet the Conference Team
DR. MATTHEW HUNTER
Dean of High School Programs
Director of the Newport Center & Mid-East TN Regional P-16 Council
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KAYE HEAVNER
Coordinator of the Newport Center
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DR. KRISTI WITT
Elementary Behavior Specialist
Greeneville City Schools
DR. RICKY WITT
Principal
Secret City Academy
Oak Ridge Schools
Save the Date
The conference will take place at ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ in Morristown, Tennessee on September 11, 2026 from 8:30am - 3pm. The conference registration fee will be $125 per person and will include breakfast, lunch and 6 hours TASL Credit OR 6.0 Professional Development Points.
Conference Host
For more information contact:
Dr. Matthew Hunter
423.586.2642
matthew.hunterFREEWS
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