Women + Leadership (Southern California)
Feb 05, 2026 9:00AM—3:00PM
Location
The Garland Hotel
Cost Early Bird Pricing for Members (available until Jan 16) $525 members; $445 group-rate 3+; $825 non-members
Categories Conference, In-Person, Intensive, Leadership
Women + Leadership (Southern California)
Cultivating Our Collective Wisdom
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Join the California Teacher Development Collaborative for our annual Women + Leadership Conference! This impactful event brings together women-identified educators from schools throughout the region to celebrate our journeys and strengthen our individual and collective impact.
Our theme for Women + Leadership 2026 is Cultivating Our Collective Wisdom. Committees made up of women leaders from our member schools have designed a conference that centers the wisdom within our school communities and how we can learn from and continue to grow with each other.
The essential questions informing the day are:
- How have our experiences as women (moms, daughters, caregivers, sisters, etc) in education shaped the wisdom we bring into our classrooms and communities?
- What inspiring women models have you had on your journey? How have you been nurtured by the larger community, and how have you given back?
- How can sharing our collective wisdom be an act of liberation?
Our day will include responsive and engaging activities focused on collective wisdom, a panel of extraordinary women-identified leaders from our community, and opportunities to network with other independent school educators.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Women + Leadership is an affinity space that is welcoming and respectful of women of all backgrounds, including trans women, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming individuals who are comfortable in a space that centers the experiences of women. We recognize and acknowledge the intersection of race and gender identities, and it is our hope that we can offer an inclusive and intentional space that challenges white supremacy and celebrates the uniqueness, experiences, and contributions of each participant.
PROGRAM DEVELOPER
SHAUNA DAVIS
Shauna Davis’ 20-year educational career is anchored in developing curricula and programs that expand perspectives and create meaningful change. She spent her formative years teaching in North Carolina, France, for the Los Angeles Unified School District, and at the Archer School for Girls. In 2012 Shauna joined the Marlborough School community as the Associate Director of Academic Technology, launching the Bring Your Own Laptop program and developing the hallmark Digital Education program. As the Director of Technology and Digital Education and member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team, Shauna led the transition to remote, then hybrid teaching and learning. Her longtime focus on professional growth and equity includes Social Venture Partners’ year-long antiracism cohort and the Museum of Tolerance’s Social Justice Standards Training in partnership with Learning for Justice. Shauna earned her B.A. in French from Davidson College and M.A. Ed. from Wake Forest University.
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Cancellation Policy
Life happens. We understand that there will be times when you cannot attend a workshop that you have registered and paid for. We strive to be as helpful and flexible as possible when things out of your control happen. Please visit our FAQ page for detailed information about our cancellation policy and answers to frequently asked questions about enrollment and membership.