Utah Teacher Fellows Program

All done with an incredible Day 2 at UCET 2026! The energy in the halls of the Salt Palace has been electric, and the Teacher Fellows have loved every minute of the deep dives, the "aha" moments, and the connections made. Our sessions today focused on connection and professional practice. We loved every minute!

Also, shoutout to all our former Fellows that we ran into throughout the conference. Remember !

Join Teacher Fellow Ryan Rarick and his incredible students from Career Tech High for a dynamic poster session that proves the power of real-world experience.

🛠️ Work-Based Learning That Amplifies Student Voice
Career Tech High School’s Teaching as a Profession pathway offers students more than coursework—it provides authentic work-based learning as paraprofessionals in local classrooms. This poster session showcases how these experiences amplify student identity, strengths, and voice while preparing them for careers in education. Students will share their journeys of applying instructional strategies, receiving personalized coaching feedback, and reflecting on their growth as future teachers.

📍 Location: Expo Hall

🗓️ Date: Tuesday 17, 2026

Stop by to see the future of career and technical education in action. You won't want to miss the insights these students have to share!

The Teacher Fellows at aren't just talking about tech—we’re diving deep into the human side of education. 🤝 Our next two spotlighted sessions focus on the "soft skills" that make the hardest impact: emotional intelligence and leadership.

Here’s what’s coming up on the schedule:

🧘 When Emotions Run High: Regulating Yourself with Students, Parents, and Colleagues
This presentation focuses on practical self-regulation strategies educators can use when emotions run high—whether in the classroom, a parent meeting, or a challenging team interaction. Participants will explore how stress impacts decision-making, communication, and relationships, and learn simple, realistic tools to stay grounded, responsive, and professional in the moment.

👑 Teachers as Leaders: In and Outside the Classroom
What we do as educators is often dictated by those who are not in our classrooms. We lead in our classrooms and should lead outside of them too.

📍 Location: Salt Palace Convention Center
🗓️ Date: March 16 & 17, 2026