Welcome to the Innovative Teaching & Learning (ITL) Conference 2026!
Dear Conference Attendees,
Teaching & Learning Innovation at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is excited to host our seventh annual conference. This year’s theme is Teaching & Learning with Joy: Purpose, Connection, Possibility
We are excited to have Flower Darby as our keynote speaker.
Flower Darby celebrates and promotes effective teaching in all modalities to advance equitable learning outcomes for all students. She’s an Associate Director of the Teaching for Learning Center at the University of Missouri. Read the full bio of our keynote speaker here: https://flowerdarby.com/media-kit/.
We are delighted that you chose to participate in our conference. We trust that, whether you can participate in several sessions or just one, you will come away with insights you can use in your practice.
Sincerely,
Dr. Josie L. Andrews
Chair, 2026 Innovative Teaching & Learning Conference
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Conference Acknowledgments
Planning the 2026 Innovative Teaching & Learning Conference was a huge undertaking. It required the willingness of many individuals who gave their time and expertise to support the effort. With that said, we would like to thank:
- Dr. John Zomchick, Provost and Sr. Vice Chancellor, Office of the Provost, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Dr. Veerle Keppens, Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs, Office of the Provost, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Session Moderators & Alternate Moderators
- Igor Akpovo
- Cecily Bernard
- Lindsey Chandler
- Jamie Cyphers
- Sarah Denham
- Joy-Marie Doan
- Maria Gallmeier
- Sasha Hines
- Jason Johnston
- Khosi Lunga
- Mark Rash
- Anna Sandelli
- Doug Stuart
- Clint Wayman
Zoom Room Hosts
- Igor Akpovo
- Lindsey Chandler
- Michelle Childs
- Sarah Denham
- Joy-Marie Doan
- Sasha Hines
- Jason Johnston
- Khosi Lunga
- Mark Rash
Proposal Reviewers
- Katarina Anderson
- Romona Banks
- Alexandria Barnette
- Karina Beltran
- Michelle Brannen
- Sarah Collier
- Christy Cowan
- Bonnie Daniel
- Sarah Denham
- Shelby East
- Robin Ebert Mays
- Dushanthi Herath
- Mike Hill
- Jacob Kelley
- Tom Laughner
- Ahmed Mokhtar Abd Elmagid
- Penny Quinn
- Deidra Rogers
- Rosie Sasso
- Harriette L. Spiegel
- Brian Stevens
- Susan Thacker-Gwaltney
- Angela Trunzo
- Laura Vernon
- Michelle Violanti
- Sean Walker
- L. Alexia Williams