Lead Anyway: Micro-Tools for Teacher Leadership and Classroom Belonging
Part of ISTELive 2026Presented by Karissa Thomas
Wednesday 1 July 2026·9:00 am
Based on her book Lead Anyway, Dr. Karissa Thomas helps educators sustain leadership and emotional integrity when systems overlook them. Participants will explore identity agility, emotional resilience, and culturally responsive leadership practices, gaining practical strategies to protect their well-being, re-center their purpose, and elevate student voice under pressure.
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