Spillit: Lesson Plan
Join New Memphis and Spillit for a Center Stage event — an evening of stories from educators that speak to the theme, “Lesson Plan.” Kick off the start of a new school year by listening to these powerful stories and celebrating the reveal of the 2026 Educators of Excellence award winners and finalists!
2026 Storytellers:
- Claire D. Kolheim (she/her/hers), 9th-12th grade math teacher at Memphis Rise Academy
- Stephanie Sacco (she/her/hers), Kindergarten teacher at Idlewild Elementary
- Ricardo Trejo (he/him/his), 5th grade ELA teacher at Kingsbury Elementary
- Timothy Woods (he/him/his), 7th-8th grade math teacher at Compass Community Schools – Frayser
Agenda:
- 6:00-6:20 Check in, networking
- 6:20-7:00 Stories and Winner/Finalist Announcements
- 7:00-7:15 Intermission
- 7:15-7:50 Stories and Winner/Finalist Announcements
- 7:50-8:00 Celebration of winners and networking
This free event is open to the public (you don’t need to be an educator to attend!). Light refreshments and drinks will be provided.
Spillit: Lesson Plan
August 18, 2026 | 6-8 p.m.
New Memphis Building
516 Tennessee Street, Suite 301, Memphis, TN 38103
