NYSTC Fall Forum 2026 Ignite 6-7: Fueling Passion for Teacher Centers: Full Schedule

9:50am EDT

Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EDT

Elevate the teaching profession and empower teacher leaders through National Board Certification (NBC). Discover how NBC programs strengthen Teacher Centers by delivering high-quality, job-embedded professional learning and clear leadership pathways across 21 certificate areas. Let’s discuss expanding your center’s reach and impact.

Speakers

JoAnn Murphy-Genter

Director of Mid-Hudson Teacher Center, Mid-Hudson Teacher Center

JoAnn is the director of the Mid-Hudson Teacher Center in New Paltz. I have been involved in Teacher Centers for over 30 years. I started out on the Policy Board and then was a TOSA as Assistant Director and for the past several years the director. I am a Special Education Teacher... Read More →

Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:50am - 10:50am EDT
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Professional Learning Session, One

11:00am EDT

New Director Debrief

Wednesday October 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

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Speakers

Lee Ferenc

Instructional Technology Coach, Williamsville Teacher Center

Currently serving as a SLT representative for the Far West Network, and New Director Task Group for the New York State Teacher Center Network. In addition, a co-chairperson for the Far West Network and part time director for the Williamsville Teacher Center. During the school day... Read More →

Jason Manning

DIRECTOR OCEANSIDE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CENTER, Oceanside Professional Learning Center

I am a National Board Certified teacher who has been teaching in the Oceanside School District for the last seventeen years. I graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York & also received his Masters in the Art of Teaching from Union University. At Oceanside I have taught... Read More →

Maria Murillo

Director Brighton Teacher Center, Brighton Teacher Center

Maria is a seasoned educator with 36 years of experience across K–12 and adult education. She began her career teaching Art and Architecture History in adult education before spending a decade teaching middle and high school students. For the past 18 years, Maria has served as a... Read More →

Council Lia

TEACHER, Richard Gazzola Teacher Center

Christine Hanley

Instructional Specialist, UFT Teacher Center

Stacie Harris

Teacher Center Director, Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Stacie Harris, Ed.D. has nearly 25 years of experience in K-12 public education, including over a decade of teaching high school English. She has been the director of the Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center since 2018. In June of 2023, Stacie was privileged to travel with 25 educator... Read More →

Wednesday October 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Professional Learning Session, Two

9:50am EDT

11:00am EDT

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