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MSTA Leadership Conference

The MSTA Leadership Conference is a special event tailored for MSTA's volunteer leaders from diverse districts across the state. Learn best practices for your CTA, your office, and more.

Where MSTA Leaders Meet

July 13-14, 2026
Wyndham Executive Center, Columbia, MO

Get Inspired by Colleagues

Attendees will collaborate in a relaxed setting, gaining practical tools and networking opportunities. Workshops focus primarily on strategies for successful membership recruitment and increased satisfaction by connecting CTA members and leaders with MSTA services and resources.

Conference Details and Accommodations

Participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations.

Make your hotel reservations by calling 573-445-8531. You must indicate you are attending the MSTA Leadership Conference to receive the group rate. If you are told the hotel is full, please contact MSTA before making a different reservation.

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MSTA All Stars

MSTA: All Stars is this year’s leadership theme, celebrating the teacher leaders who are the real MVPs of our association. This summer, we’re heading to the big leagues with a high-energy, vintage ballpark celebration featuring walk-up songs, interactive games, and big-league recognition moments that honor the heart, hustle, and hometown pride that keep MSTA strong. Bring your hometown pride and team spirit as we kick off our membership drive with fresh, engaging ways to connect, get involved, and lead the league together.

Registration

Leaders who register by May 1 will receive a free t-shirt they can pick up at the event!

 

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Breakout Sessions

This year’s Leadership Conference features a mix of panel discussions and interactive focus sessions designed to provide practical tools and meaningful conversation. Panel sessions offer a guided, conversational format where experienced educators and leaders share insights and respond to questions on timely topics. Focus sessions provide deeper, learning opportunities where participants can collaborate, explore strategies, and leave with actionable ideas to strengthen their leadership and support their local CTAs.

Session Descriptions

Closing Keynote - Devin Siebold

You may recognize Devin as the hilarious comedian from TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. He has over a decade of award-winning, clean, stand-up comedy experience, along with 13 years as a highly effective teacher in Title I schools. He has combined all these experiences and has been showing educators how laughter can not only change their mindset, but also the mindset of those around them with his powerful keynotes and professional development sessions. He discusses building classroom community around humor, the science of healing and mental wellness through laughter, and even gives a powerful lesson on conquering negativity. For the past five years, he has presented his message at conferences, districts, and individual schools across the US and Canada.

Conference Schedule

Monday, July 13

Conference Events

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Registration, MSTA Promo Store, Region Tables & Back-to-School Tables

8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Leader Launchpad (for first-time leaders)

10 – 11 a.m.
General Session Keynote

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Red Group: Member Service Coordinator Meetings
Blue Group: Lunch

12:25 – 1:25 p.m.
Red Group: Lunch
Blue Group: Member Service Coordinator Meetings

1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Breakout Session #1

2:30 – 3 p.m.
Capitol Classroom – Legislative Update

3:15 – 4 p.m.
Breakout Session #2

4 – 5 p.m.
MSTA Promo Store

4 p.m.
Hotel Check-In

Dinner & Games at Midway Golf & Games 

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 

Dinner will be provided for MSTA members who sign up for this event.  Registration is required.  An air-conditioned banquet hall with a private, covered patio has been reserved, and a cash bar will be available. Many yard games are available at no charge, including Giant Connect Four, Giant Battleship, Shuffle Board, Ping Pong, Cornhole, and Giant Checkers. Other activities can be purchased, such as mini golf games, 16-hole par-3 golf games, axe throwing, batting cages, archery tag, and go-carts to name a few. You could also choose to reserve a TopTracer Golf driving range bay.

Tuesday, July 14

Conference Events

7:15 – 8 a.m.
Breakfast

7:15 – 9:45 a.m.
MSTA Promo Store

8 – 8:45 a.m.
Breakout Session #3

9 – 9:45 a.m.
Breakout Session #4

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Closing General Session Keynote – Devin Siebold

Leader Resources

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