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The National Conference for Revolutionizing School Engagement

KnowlejCon LA isn’t just a conference—
it’s a movement.

KnowlejCon LA brings together teachers, school leaders, change agents, and culture shifters to reimagine what school can be — and build a new blueprint for engagement that puts students, families, and communities first.

This isn’t professional development. It’s a revolution in education.

What You'll Take With You

  • Proven strategies to combat chronic absenteeism
  • Practical tools for restorative, trauma-informed leadership
  • Actionable plans to re-engage students and rebuild school culture
  • Exposure to the latest AI tools in education
  • A national network of educators ready to implement change now
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Where educators become revolutionaries.

Your Learning Tracks

Lead Knowlej

For principals, superintendents, district leaders, deans, coordinators, and PSAs

Expect sessions like:
Winning the Battle Against Absenteeism: A Revolutionary Leader’s Blueprint
Becoming the Leader of Tomorrow: Harnessing AI to Inspire, Engage, and Empower
Leading Through Uncertainty: Building Schools That Thrive in Any Season
Culture by Design: Creating a Campus Where Students and Staff Want to Be
Human-Centered Leadership: Using Trauma-Informed Practices to Heal and Elevate
From Compliance to Connection: Turning Policies into Purpose-Driven Relationships
Building High-Performing Teams That Transform Your School from Within
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Core Knowlej

For middle and high school teachers, instructional coaches, SEL leads, and academic teams

Expect sessions like:
AI as Your Co-Teacher: Designing Adaptive Classrooms That Meet Every Student Where They Are
Trauma Isn’t the End: Using Compassion, Context, and Curriculum to Heal Through Teaching
Beyond the Behavior Chart: Revolutionary Classroom Management That Restores and Reclaims
The Culture-First Classroom: Embedding Identity, Belonging, and Joy Into Every Lesson
Planning with Power: How Master Teachers Engineer Purpose, Precision, and Possibility
Motivation That Moves: Helping Students Reconnect, Reflect, and Rise
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reclaiming the Why Behind Your Work
The Art and Science of Great Teaching: Elevating Instruction from Routines to Revolutionary Practice
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Early Knowlej

For early childhood and elementary educators

Expect sessions like:
The Heart of K–2: Building Safe, Supportive, and Stimulating Spaces for Young Learners
AI for Little Learners: Differentiating Instruction with Joy, Intention, and Impact
Belonging Before Benchmarks: Creating Classrooms That Feel Like Home in Grades 3–5
Small Groups, Big Growth: Using AI to Personalize Upper Elementary Instruction
Restorative Routines That Work: Helping Students Self-Regulate, Reflect, and Rise
From Circle Time to Critical Thinking: Raising Rigorous, Curious Learners in K–5
Trauma-Informed Teaching in the Early Years: Nurturing the Whole Child With Care and Consistency
The Early Educator as Architect: Designing Culture, Confidence, and Curiosity from Day One
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Speakers: 
Voices That Inspire

Real stories, real strategies, and real inspiration—straight from the educators making an impact. Check out our lineup of passionate experts bringing fresh ideas and practical tools to empower your work.

Molly Andrews
Elementary Educator & Mentor Teacher
Houston Independent School District
Shivy Brooks
Rules to Engagement Co-Host
High School Educator &
Atlanta Public Schools Board Member
Jaime Carias, MPP
Director of Strategic Partnerships
MyPQ Life
National Expert on Gen Z, Alpha & Beta Learners in K-12 Education
Dr. Melissa Chester
Founder & CEO
Black Educators Rock, Inc.
Akbar Cook
Principal, West Side High School
Bestselling Author, Consultant, Principal Mentor, Contestant on The Amazing Race Season 33
Mike & Nita Creekmore
Creekmore Conversations LLC
Husband-and-Wife Educator Team
Experts in Relationship-Centered Teaching, Leadership & School Culture
Dr. Chris Emdin
Professor, Columbia University
Bestselling Author &
Creator of HipHopEd
Shannon Estrin
Mental Health Clinician, Grady Hospital
Author & Educator in Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Glynetta Fletcher
(Dr. Fletch)
Head of Operations, Knowlej
Former Principal & District Liaison
Designer of Future-Focused School Experiences
Jesus Flores
Assistant Principal
Pomona Unified School District
Author of “This Foo” & Advocate for Healing-Centered Schools
Tiffany Gilmore
Founder, CEO, and Superintendent
Garvey/Allen STEAM Academy
Dr. Tyrone Howard
Professor, UCLA
Director, Black Male Institute &
National Equity Leader
Evalaurene Jean-Charles
CEO, Black on Black Education
Education Consultant Specializing in Student Voice & Equity
Dr. Asya Johnson
Founder & Principal
HBCU Early College Prep
Educational Innovator Building Liberation-Centered K-12 Schools
Principal Kafele
Founder of the "Attitude Gap”
Bestselling Author,
‍Award-Winning Educator & 
Keynote Speaker
April Leong
Founding Principal,
Liberation Diploma Plus High School
Neekko Lindsey
Head of Creative Strategy, Knowlej
Producer, Designer & Digital Storyteller
Justis Lopez
Founder & CEO
Just Experience LLC
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, Harvard University
Justine Lucas
Principal
The Louis Armstrong School P.S. 143Q
in Corona, NY
Dr. Dennis McKesey
Founder and Board Chairman,
Off School Grounds Coalition
Kareem McQuilkin, MAED.
Education Manager,
We Do It 4 the Culture
Seasoned Educator & Leadership Coach
Ashley L. Moore
(Principal Mo)
Rules to Engagement Co-Host
Principal, The Empowerment Academy
Kasiopia Moore
(Principal Kasi)
School Leader & Youth Advocate
Transforming Education
Through Culture & Love
Alexia Pendleton
Rules to Engagement Co-Host
"The Dancer Teacher"
Award-Winning Kindergarten Teacher
Amen Rahh
Founder, Knowlej
The Revolutionary Principal
Award-winning founding principal of University Pathways Public Service Academy
CJ Reynolds
Rules to Engagement Co-Host
Author, Speaker & High School Teacher from Philly known for "Real Rap with Reynolds"
Dr. Victor Rios
Sociology Professor &
MacArthur Foundation Chair
UC Santa Barbara
Christian Robinson
Actor & Storyteller
Award-Winning Performer &
Advocate for Creative Expression
Sophia Sparksworthy
Head of Corporate Impact, Knowlej
Social Impact Strategist &
Partnership Builder
Jeremy “Mr. Jay” Sturdivant
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Philmore Academy
Pursuing a Master’s in Secondary Math Education with STEM Emphasis
Victor Wang
CEO, Stockpile
Tech Innovator Expanding
Access to Investing
Shaun Woodly
Founder, Teach Hustle Inspire
Educator, Speaker &
Author Empowering Classrooms

Experience KnowlejCon

Featured Session:
Knowlej Ignite

Re-Engage. Restore. Reward.

Knowlej Ignite is a high-energy, spotlight series featuring passionate voices who are reimagining education through real stories, bold ideas, and urgent calls to action.

Immersive Experience:
The Innovation Zone

Explore. Experiment. Elevate.

This is where vision meets the future. The Innovation Zone invites you to experience the tools, technologies, and platforms transforming education from the inside out. This includes Career Simulations Using Augmented Reality, Gamification Mechanics and AI That Supports Engagement.

KnowlejCon Gala Experience

Exclusive for VIP Ticket Holders

Dine, network, and celebrate in the iconic Grammy Museum with top leaders, speakers, and change agents shaping the future of education.

Signature Experiences

  • Main Stage Keynotes from revolutionary leaders and educators
  • Knowlej Ignite Live – TED-style talks to inspire and transform
  • Restorative Spaces & Wellness Activations throughout the venue
  • Interactive Panels featuring students, teachers, leaders & partners
  • Networking Lounges to connect with real people doing real work
  • Certified PD Hours for every attendee
  • High-Energy Culture with music, photo ops, giveaways & joy
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The Transformational School Leader

A principal from Baltimore leading The Empowerment Academy, where literacy through the arts is transforming lives. She brings an unmatched passion for student engagement and leadership development.

Ashley L. Moore (Principal Mo)

The Movement Innovator

An award-winning teacher who blends education and dance, proving that movement can be the key to student engagement, social-emotional learning, and academic excellence.

Alexia "The Dancer Teacher" Pendleton

The Educator & Mentor

An author, speaker, and high school teacher from Philly known for "Real Rap with Reynolds", a movement that inspires educators to teach with passion, authenticity, and connection.

C.J. Reynolds (Real Rap Reynolds)

Sponsor KnowlejCon LA

Where Education, Innovation, and Impact Collide

KnowlejCon LA isn’t just a conference—it’s a movement.

Thousands of educators, leaders, and change agents will gather to reimagine what school can be.

Through groundbreaking sessions, immersive experiences, and revolutionary keynotes, we’re building a new blueprint for student, family, and community-centered engagement.
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Who Should Attend:

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  • 🌟 Teachers & Coaches
    Learn practical strategies and real tools for engagement

  • 🏆 Principals & Leaders
    ‍    Drive schoolwide transformation through data, systems, and culture

  • 🙌 District Teams
    Rebuild engagement models across schools.

  • ❤️ Pupil Services & Wellness Teams
    ‍    Restore student connection and community

  • 💻 EdTech Leaders & Partners
    ‍    See your innovations in action

This is a Movement

This Is the Moment.
The revolution in education isn’t coming.
It’s already here.

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