Date:
October 22-24, 2025
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
Location:
Albany Marriott, Albany NY 12205
(518) 458-8444
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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.
2025 Keynote Speakers
Stephanie Pacheco
Dr. Yolanda Sealey Ruiz
Jasmine Warga
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