Kentucky Women in Education Leadership

Mark your calendar for the 9th Annual Forum

Women by nature are nurturers that often give to others at the cost of themselves. The 2026 Kentucky Women in Education Leadership Forum will focus on celebrating the things that make female administrators unique while honing in on the need for self-care, along with personal and professional development. Join us as we hear from keynote speakers, network with other female administrators, and celebrate all things women. This year's forum is open to all female administrators who are invited by KWEL Cohort members. Start 2026 with a great leadership experience.

Keynotes

Dr. Dana Schon, professional learning director for School Administrators of Iowa, is a lifelong educator and leader who supports superintendents, principals, and central office teams through professional learning, strategic planning, and leadership development while continuing her own journey as a lifelong learner. 
Andrea Davis Pinkney is a dynamic New York Times bestselling author, editor, and publishing executive whose award-winning career spans more than 30 years and nearly 50 books that champion culturally resonant stories for young people. Currently Vice President and Executive Editor at Scholastic, she is an inductee of the New York State Writers Hall of Fame, a recipient of the Regina Medal and multiple Coretta Scott King honors, and a nationally sought-after speaker and creative leader in children’s literature.
Registration Closed. Meet us on site Feb 19 at noon to register.

Date:
February 19–20, 2026

Location:
Crowne Plaza, Louisville KY

Time:
Begins at 9:00 a.m. (EST)

Cost:
$499 – Cohorts 1–8
$1,299 – Cohort 9 (entire year program)

Parking:
Complimentary

Lodging: [email protected]

Cancellation & Weather Policy

No cancellations or refunds. Once registration is submitted, all fees are non-refundable.

Events will proceed as scheduled during inclement weather. Refunds cannot be issued for weather-related disruptions.