2026 Annual Conference

Trailblazing Courageous Leadership

November 5–6, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Charlottesville
990 Hilton Heights Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22901

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About the Conference

The VACMS Annual Conference brings together mathematics specialists and teacher leaders from across Virginia for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

Centered on the theme Trailblazing Courageous Leadership, this year’s conference encourages participants to lead boldly, take risks, and create meaningful and joyful mathematics experiences for every student.

Through keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and collaborative learning, participants will connect with a network of leaders committed to impact, equity, and lasting change.

Session Strands

Adapt Curriculum

Designing Responsive & Coherent Learning Experiences

Mathematics leaders adapt curriculum to meet diverse learner needs while maintaining coherence, rigor, and alignment across instruction.

Lead Instructional Innovation

Harnessing Creativity & Technology

Mathematics leaders embrace innovation and emerging technologies to design engaging, equitable learning experiences that expand access and student agency.

Develop Deep Mathematics Knowledge

Strengthening Expertise to Empower

Mathematics leaders deepen content knowledge to support high-quality instruction and meaningful student understanding across grade levels.

Advocate for Equity & Belonging

Centering Justice, Access, & Humanizing Mathematics

Mathematics leaders promote equitable systems that ensure every student experiences belonging, dignity, and high expectations in mathematics.

Registration Rates

Early Bird (May 1 – August 31): $150
Regular Registration (Starting September 1): $165

What’s Included

• Thursday evening networking event
• Friday conference sessions
• Two keynote sessions
• Breakout sessions across multiple strands
• Continental breakfast and lunch
• Conference t-shirt
• One-year membership to VCTM

Important Information

• Registration is limited to 300 participants
• Registrations are not confirmed until payment is received
• No refunds will be provided, but registration can be transferred to another attendee upon request

Vendor Registration

Fawn
Nguyen

Fawn Nguyen is the Director of STEM Initiatives at Amplify and a veteran mathematics educator with over 30 years of classroom and coaching experience. She is widely recognized for her engaging, highly interactive presentations and her work supporting teachers in building meaningful, thinking-centered math classrooms.

Dr. Kim
Richardson

Dr. Kim Richardson is a leadership coach, consultant, and Director of Induction and Development for Hampton City Schools, specializing in instructional coaching and leadership development. She is known for her engaging style and her work helping educators build trust, strengthen leadership identity, and create meaningful change.