You Belong in Leadership

Cultivating California’s Future School Leaders

Join Our One-Day Event

November 4, 2026 | 9:30am-2:30pm

Gaylord Pacific Resort | Chula Vista, CA

Expand Your Leadership. Expand Your Impact.

You Belong in Leadership is a one-day professional learning experience for educators interested in school administration. Hear from experienced school leaders, choose career-focused breakout sessions, connect with aspiring and current administrators, and gain practical insight into leadership pathways.

Join us on November 4 for just $100.

 

 

What You'll Experience

School Leadership

Hear honest conversations from a panel of experienced administrators from across California.

Explore Career Paths

Choose a breakout session that match your leadership goals, and hear from experts in that field.

Expand Your Impact

Discover what it takes to transition from the classroom to school leadership.

Elevate Your Resume

Receive one-on-one resume feedback from administrators who hire school leaders.

Agenda at a Glance

Explore a full day of professional learning designed to help you take the next step toward school leadership.

November 4th
  • Welcome
    9:30 AM
    Host: Dr. Rene Rickard
  • Panel: You Already Lead: From Influence to Impact
    9:40 AM
    Panelists: Dr. Daryl Camp, Dr. Jacqueline Duncan, Antonio Romayor Jr.
  • Workshop: Your Next Move: The Journey to Site Administration
    10:40 AM
    Workshop Facilitators: Dr. Debra Letcher-Boeve, Dr. Jacqueline Duncan, Miriam Wazirkajoyan, Roberto Pineda and Shirley Conde
  • Workshop: Beyond the Title: Cultivating the Leader Within
    10:40 AM
    Workshop Facilitators: Nora Hourani-Farraj and Ilinanoa Suliafu
  • Lunch + Presentation: What Is ACSA?
    11:35 AM
    Presenters: Margarita Cuizon-Armelino, Dr. Tamerin Tooker, Bill Sanderson and Anthony Robinson
  • Workshop: Managing Social Media
    12:30 PM
    Workshop Facilitators: Eric Perez, and Norwalk La Mirada
  • Workshop: Demystifying School Administration
    12:30 PM
    Workshop Facilitators: Dr. Sandra Quintanilla and Piedad Sanchez
  • Workshop: Your Resume at Work
    12:30 PM
    Workshop Facilitator: Matt Chamberlain
  • Panel: Shared Leadership
    1:25 PM
    Panelists: Superintendent Dr. Gina Acosta Potter; Principal Mairen Ruiz; and SYEA representatives Katina De Leon, Natalie De La Rosa, Elizabeth Gomez and David Alkass.
  • Raffle + Closing
    2:20 PM

Who Should Attend?

Why Attend?

This experience is designed for:

  1. Teachers considering administration
  2. Aspiring and emerging school leaders
  3. Educators encouraged to pursue leadership roles
  4. Future site, district, and classified leaders
  5. Educators exploring credentialing pathways

Leadership does not begin when you receive a title. It begins with the desire to make an even greater impact.

You Belong in Leadership was created to help educators explore that possibility in a supportive, inspiring, and practical environment surrounded by leaders who understand the journey.

Join us and discover where your leadership path could lead next!

What's Included?

This pre-conference is a single-day event. Lunch will be provided. Resume review is available.

 

Attendees have two registration options:

  • Pre-conference only — register here for $100.
  • Pre-conference + 2026 Leadership Summit — purchase a Leadership Summit registration to access the pre-conference for $50.

Please note: this registration is for the pre-conference only.