Join Mindful Practices, Class Catalyst, and our partners at the AASA 2026 Conference! We will have Featured Speaking sessions as well as Round-Table discussions. Take a look at our sessions below. We Hope to see you there!
Coffee with Carla:
@AASA Conference 2026
Carla is opening her schedule for casual one-on-one conversations throughout the conference. There is no agenda, just space to connect, reflect, and talk through what is on your mind.
If you would like to meet up for a coffee chat, send Carla an email at carla.p@mindfulpractices.us!
From Burnout to Balance:
Superintendent Journeys and Strategies for Well-being
Superintendent burnout is real, but so is resilience. Join Carla Tantillo Philibert, Ryan Wamser, Chris Miesner, and Jeff Strieker for this Educational Session on Superintendent burnout and resilience. Learn evidence-based strategies from these leaders to help you build resilience, restore balance, and reignite your passion for this important work.
Feb 13 @ 2:30-3:30 pm
From Empathic Strain to Sustainable Leadership:
Strategies for District Leaders
From Empathic Strain to Sustainable Leadership brings together Joe Matisse, Jill Raymond, Mary Kay Entsminger, Marco Pellillo, and John (J.R.) Entsminger to share practical strategies for navigating the emotional weight of district leadership while building long-term sustainability.
Feb 12 @ 12:45-1:45 pm
The Leader’s Paradox:
Navigating Servant Leadership
& Collective Well-Being
Join Dr. Antonio J. Acevedo on his Round-Table Session, which will explore the experiences of five Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Network Chiefs, examining how they uphold the tenets of servant leadership while championing collective well-being within their vast networks.
