Conference Schedule
Schedule for the 15th Annual East Tennessee Literacy Conference
Join us at Walters State Community College 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 Walters State Community College 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
Walters State Community College
KAYE HEAVNER
Coordinator of the Newport Center
Walters State Community College
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 Walters State Community College 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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