Graffiti Our Dreams: Empowering Students Within the Walls of Your Classroom to Inspire Hope Beyond

NYSEC 74th Annual Conference:

October 22-24, 2025

2025 Conference Theme

Graffiti Our Dreams: Empowering Students Within the Walls of Your Classroom to Inspire Hope Beyond

Voice.
Agency.
Belonging.
Purpose.
If we were to graffiti our dreams across the walls of our classroom. If we were to
write the words that we know we need to hear each day to inspire and guide, to
empower and challenge, they would be this:
You belong here.
You will always have a home here.
This room is where you thrive.

Date:
October 22-24, 2025

Location:
Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road
Albany NY 12205
(518) 458-8444

2025 Conference

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2025 Keynote Speakers

Stephanie Pacheco

Stephanie Pacheco, Photo: Nicholas Nichols
Stephanie Pacheco, Photo: Nicholas Nichols

Dr. Yolanda Sealey Ruiz

Dr. Yolanda Sealey Ruiz

Jasmine Warga

Jasmine Warga

Upcoming Professional Development

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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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