Name: V.I.P. NEXT LEVEL Leadership: ABOVE & BEYOND the status quo
Start: 2026-07-27T13:00:00-0400
End: 2026-07-27T13:45:00-0400

V.I.P. NEXT LEVEL Leadership: ABOVE & BEYOND the status quo

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Designed for administrators, aspiring leaders, and beginning teachers, this session addresses the challenge of empowering leaders to move beyond the limitations of the status quo and lead transformational change. While leadership is not defined by position, it is defined by the courage to shape what comes next. Educational Leaders are often expected to lead within systems that unintentionally reinforce the status quo. Especially focusing on those who are believed to be educational agents of change, this session explores how leaders can move beyond these limitations to lead transformational change with clarity, confidence, and influence. Grounded in research and professional practice, the V.I.P. Leadership Framework, Vision, Innovation, and Passion, introduces a central strategy the 5-Star Collaborative Framework, a leadership model designed to strengthen professional capacity, collective impact, and sustainable leadership development. The framework focuses on five essential pillars: (1) Intra-collaboration, strengthening self-awareness and professional growth; (2) Inter-collaboration, fostering meaningful connections and partnerships across teams and organizations; (3) Leadership, cultivating voice, visibility, and influence; (4) Mentorship, developing guidance and support systems for emerging leaders; and (5) Sponsorship, advancing opportunities and advocacy for women in leadership. Through guided reflection and structured discussion, participants will identify practical strategies to strengthen leadership influence and move from awareness to acceptance to action, becoming advocates who elevate others and create pathways for success across educational communities.

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Dr. Maria Paradiso-Testa

Doctor of Educational Leadership, Monmouth University

Maria is a Doctor of Educational Leadership and an Adjunct Professor with Superintendent/CSA and Principal certifications. Having more than 25 years of educational experience, Maria is a Conference Host, a Grant Writer and a National & International Guest Speaker/Presenter. While... Read More →

Monday July 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

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