Spillit: Lesson Plan

Join New Memphis and Spillit for a Center Stage event -- an evening of stories from educators that speak to the theme, “Lesson Plan." Kick off the start of a new school year by listening to these powerful stories and celebrating the reveal of the 2026 Educators of Excellence award winners and finalists! 2026 Storytellers: Claire D. Kolheim (she/her/hers), 9th-12th grade math teacher at Memphis Rise Academy Stephanie Sacco (she/her/hers), Kindergarten teacher at Idlewild Elementary Ricardo Trejo (he/him/his), 5th grade ELA teacher at Kingsbury Elementary Timothy Woods (he/him/his), 7th-8th grade math teacher at Compass Community Schools - Frayser Agenda: 6:00-6:20 Check in, networking 6:20-7:00 Stories and Winner/Finalist Announcements 7:00-7:15 Intermission 7:15-7:50 Stories and Winner/Finalist Announcements 7:50-8:00 Celebration of winners and networking This free event is open to the public (you don't need to be an educator to attend!). Light refreshments and drinks will be provided.

Spillit: Lesson Plan August 18, 2026 | 6-8 p.m. New Memphis Building 516 Tennessee Street, Suite 301, Memphis, TN 38103