Teacher Talks

When Teachers Talk

We Listen

Teacher Talks is an annual event that uplifts and celebrates the voices of educators in our community. Each year, CMS educators take the stage in front of a live audience to deliver powerful and inspiring talks based on their ideas and experiences in the classroom.

The Teacher Talks event is open to the public, providing a unique learning experience for the entire community. We invite you to explore previous talks below.

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join us live

We're excited to invite you to Teacher Talks 2024: Evolve. Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening as we elevate the voices of educators in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

March 14 | Halton Theater at CPCC
1206 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte
Reception starts at 5:00 PM | Talks begin at 6:00 PM

Questions? Email us at talks@cms-foundation.org

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Spark

The CMS Foundation hosted Teacher Talks 2023: Spark on March 9, 2023 at the Dale F. Halton Theater at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC). Teacher Talks is an opportunity to elevate the voices of educators in our community and honor their dedication to supporting students during unprecedented challenges. This was an incredible evening. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Staying Power is Greater than Superpowers

Elizabeth Clarke
South Charlotte Middle School

As a 30-year veteran, Elizabeth Clarke has seen A LOT in her teaching career. Despite the challenges, she’s chosen to stay. While many attribute “superpowers” to teachers, she’s found staying power is much more important. Elizabeth is a teacher at South Charlotte Middle School.

Know Who Is on Your Team

Alicia Moss
J.M. Alexander Middle School

In the midst of the pandemic, Alicia Moss trained and accomplished her goal of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. After making it to the top, she struggled to descend without the support of her team. The isolation and stress reminded her of her teaching experience. In this talk she discusses the importance of knowing who’s on your team. Alicia is a Career & Technical Education teacher at J.M. Alexander Middle School in Huntersville, NC.

Red Wagon Teaching - Thinking Beyond the Classroom

Taylor Gloyd
Highland Creek Elementary

As an Exceptional Children teacher, Taylor Gloyd understands the importance of meeting students where they are. She believes that every teacher can think beyond the classroom to find the "red wagon" their students need to succeed. Taylor is a teacher at Highland Creek Elementary in Charlotte, NC.

I Am an Instructional Bartender

Hayley Rowley
Renaissance STEAM Academy

When Hayley Rowley’s principal announced “student engagement” as the year’s focus, she assumed she’d already checked the box. But a deeper look revealed she had much to learn. She began a quest to become an “instructional bartender” and serve up transformational learning experiences in her classroom. Hayley is a teacher at Renaissance West STEAM Academy in Charlotte, NC.

Restore Your Joy!

Olivette Myers
Ranson Middle School

Olivette Myers is a middle school counselor who once found herself at a very low point in her career. What started as an inspiring profession devolved into days of sobbing in the school parking lot. She was prepared to leave. But through deep reflection, she realized where and how she’d lost her joy and designed a plan to get it back. Olivette is a counselor at Ranson Middle School in Charlotte, NC.

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