Note: You may be thinking, “Didn’t this event already happen?” You would be correct. As I reflect on MCTE’s Fall Conference 2025, I want to review and publish the announcements and writings around the day. This post will be archived soon enough, so thank you for your patience for the time being.
MCTE Fall Conference 2025 theme announcement was given at the MCTE Fall Conference 2024 on Friday, October 11.
“Good afternoon,
Thank you to Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas for being today’s Luncheon Speaker.
My name is Ben Woodcock and I am very excited to stand before you today.
I am an English teacher at Okemos High School. I have been attending MCTE‘s Fall Conferences since 2013 when I was a Pre-Service Teacher at Michigan State University.
MCTE’s Fall Conferences have always inspired me after connecting with people. I’ve learned from resources shared about how to advocate for my students and fellow educators. I’ve also felt empowered to be a change agent in the communities I am a member of both professionally and personally.
Through these experiences and my time in the classroom, I know that the cultivation of voices is extremely important.
Now as the Vice President of MCTE, I have the opportunity to plan the 2025 Fall Conference. Today I am able to share with you the theme for next year’s Fall Conference:
INSPIRE, ADVOCATE, AND EMPOWER:
CULTIVATING VOICES IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM
As we wrap up our time today, I invite you to begin thinking about the stories, trials, and cultivation you enact in your classroom to build voice. I know that each one of you has something to share. I know that your colleagues and the students you work with having something to share as well. Consider submitting a proposal next spring to showcase it.
We will announce the Keynote and Luncheon speakers soon, so make sure you are following MCTE on social media, including our new LinkedIn page.
Thank you.”
