Kim Mulkey to Keynote Teacher Leader Summit 2026
Summary
The Louisiana Department of Education announced that LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey will keynote the Teacher Leader Summit 2026 opening session on May 26 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. The summit, scheduled for May 26-28, is Louisiana's premier professional learning event for educators serving students from birth through grade 12. Regular registration is open through April 12 at a rate of $299.
What changed
The Louisiana Department of Education announced that LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey will serve as the keynote speaker for the Teacher Leader Summit 2026, scheduled for May 26-28 in New Orleans. This is an informational announcement about a professional development event for educators. The announcement includes registration details and event logistics but does not create any compliance obligations.
For educators and education professionals in Louisiana, this announcement provides information about an optional professional development opportunity. There are no new regulatory requirements, reporting obligations, or compliance deadlines beyond standard event registration procedures. Registration is voluntary and available on a first-come basis through April 12.
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LSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH KIM MULKEY TO KEYNOTE TEACHER LEADER SUMMIT 2026
March 19, 2026
Educators Families and Students Share Share Louisiana’s premier professional learning event for educators takes place May 26–28 in New Orleans
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) announced today that LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey will serve as keynote speaker for the Teacher Leader Summit 2026 Opening Session on May 26 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
A product of Hammond High School and Louisiana Tech University, Coach Mulkey is a championship-level leader who knows what it takes to build and sustain a culture of excellence. A native of Tickfaw, Louisiana, Mulkey’s career is defined by high expectations, relentless preparation, and developing people—principles that mirror the work educators do every day to help students grow.
Registration Details
Teacher Leader Summit 2026 will take place May 26-28. Regular registration is open now through April 12 (or until capacity is reached).
- Rate: $299
- Includes full access to sessions, an official TLS 2026 t-shirt, and lunch on May 26 and May 27
- Once capacity is reached, additional registrants will be added to a waitlist
- No onsite registration will be available Registration must be completed on the TLS 2026 event site. Email [email protected] with questions.
About Teacher Leader Summit
Teacher Leader Summit is Louisiana’s premier professional learning event. Thousands of Louisiana educators dedicate part of their summer break to improve in their craft and prepare for the school year ahead. Attendees gain new skills, share their expertise, and collaborate with peers from across the state to make a greater impact on student achievement. Designed for educators serving students from birth to grade 12, Teacher Leader Summit offers sessions for classroom teachers, school and system leaders, district administrators, counselors, early childhood professionals, and more.
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