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, opportunities to network with other independent school educators, and an immersive workshop facilitated by Veronica Scott and Rebecca Bellingham, authors of The Artful Approach to Exploring Identity and Fostering Belonging, and The Artful Read Aloud.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Inspired by the Cholita Climbers, we will share a comprehensive project celebrating women who have “climbed mountains” and inspired change with their leadership. Through this workshop, we’ll model how to create cultural celebrations that are both affirming for people who can speak from the “I-Perspective”and invitational for all. We will also walk participants through a writing workshop that demonstrates how to use fresh media and mentor texts to reflect artfully as a team.
This workshop will be both restorative and practical. Not only will this be an opportunity to learn from each other's stories and build community as women in leadership, but participants will leave with a toolkit for adapting and leading a similar kind of experience in their own community.
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.
WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
VERONICA SCOTT AND REBECCA BELLINGHAM
Veronica Scott and Rebecca Bellingham are the authors of The Artful Approach to Exploring Identity and Fostering Belonging, and The Artful Read Aloud. They bring their experience as K-8 educators, school leaders, and artists to offer a creative and engaging approach to professional development and student leadership. They met leading literacy and DEIB professional development at Francis Parker in San Diego.
Most recently, they’ve worked with schools and organizations like Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance), Polytechnic School, High Tech High Elementary, Columbia University Teachers College, Horizons National, Shady Hill’s Teacher Training Center, San Diego Unified School District, and the WNET Media Group. As teaching artists, Veronica and Rebecca lean into the power of picture books, poetry, and pop culture to inspire young people and empower educators. You can learn more about their work here.
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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.