2025 WSMTA Leadership Seminar
More information coming soon.
Once a year, chapter leaders, District Directors, chairs of all our state programs, Education Board and Board of Directors meet to share important information about our state and local programs. This interactive hybrid seminar was available both in-person and online, for your convenience and personal safety preference.
Anyone holding a local, district or state leadership position is welcome.
The WSMTA Leadership Seminar is supported by the WSMTA Teacher Enrichment Fund.
WHEN: September 20 at noon till September 21 at noon
WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn, Yakima WA (reservation link coming soon) or
Zoom for those who cannot attend in-person
REGISTRATION FEE: $65 in-person or $35 virtual
REGISTRATION DETAILS: Many chapters will also reimburse their leaders for the registration fee. This year registration is the same fee, no matter the leadership position you hold. The following meals are included in your registration fee:
- boxed lunch on Saturday
- buffet dinner on Saturday
- light breakfast on Sunday
REGISTRATION DATES:
- Opens August 1, 2025
- Registration for in-person attendance closes: September TBD, 2025
- Registration for virtual attendance closes: September TBD, 2025
HOTEL INFORMATION:
- Hotel reservations may be made by contacting the Hilton Garden Inn at: 509-454-1111 or booking online (contact WSMTAoffice@gm before the cutoff date to receive the WSMTA discounted rate.
- WSMTA helps to underwrite the cost of the Leadership Seminar by reimbursing one-half the WSMTA special rate of a double occupancy room at the hotel.
- If you are looking for a roommate, please contact Amanda Harris at [email protected] for possibilities.
WSMTA helps to underwrite the cost of the Leadership Seminar by reimbursing one-half the WSMTA special rate of a double occupancy room at the hotel. If you are looking for a roommate, please contact me for possibilities. Many chapters will also reimburse their leaders for the registration fee.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Information coming soon.
RECENT LEADERSHIP SEMINARS
EXPANDING HORIZONS
September 16 at noon to September 17 at noon
Expanding Horizons was the focus of the 2023 WSMTA Leadership Seminar. This interactive hybrid conference was available both in-person and online. This year featured some of WSMTA’s own. District III Director and Membership Chair Susan Speicher presented on “Membership Initiative.” WSMTA President Elect Kira Miller, NCTM presented on how to “Reconnect with Yourself”. MTNA Executive Director & CEO, Gary Ingle joined us as well! The seminar featured roundtable discussions, explored outreach, and included important updates on your favorite programs.
2022 HYBRID LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
LEADING WELL – CONNECTING IN CHALLENGING TIMES
September 17 at noon till September 18 at noon
An interactive hybrid conference, both in person and online options are offered for your convenience and personal safety preference.
Featured presenters included:
- Lois Rhoads, WSMTA member and piano teacher, 2022 Conference Co-Chair, Inspirational speaker addressing life and relationships, School Board Member, Reading Specialist
- Cindy Peterson-Peart, MTNA Vice-President for Membership
- past OMTA President Ryan Greene, MTNA Director of Membership Development and Affiliate Relations
2020 WSMTA VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
NAVIGATING CHANGE: MATCHSTICKS IN THE DARK
Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 9:30AM – 2:30PM
Sharing our sparks of insight, our little victories, as we lead the way during this profound time of change. The 2020 seminar was a mix of presentations and small group discussions about our state programs and the art and craft of leadership.
Technology chair, Ryan Worswick hosted a session on everyone’s favorite new video conferencing platform: Meetings and Mobs: Zoom Beyond the Lesson.
Independent Music Teacher Forum chair, RoseMarie Tamburri hosted a session: Mind/Body/Spirit Connection: Self-Care in Times of Change.
