
🚨 Important Update: Fall Leadership Conference Venue Change 🚨
Due to unexpected building repairs at the Brandon Civic Center, the 2025 Mississippi Educators Rising Fall Leadership Conference will now be held at the Riley Center in Meridian, MS.
We know this may change travel plans for some, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Our team, state officers, and executive board have been working hard to ensure this will still be an amazing experience for you and your students.
✨ Bonus: All registered attendees will receive FREE admission to The MAX (Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience) during the conference!
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support—we can’t wait to see you in Meridian! 💙❤️
#TeamMississippi #EdRising
🎨🎤 Upcoming Student Opportunities
Mississippi Educators Rising is excited to announce three creative and leadership opportunities for our members!
-
Lapel Pin Design Contest – Showcase your artistic talent and design the official state lapel pin for the National Conference.
-
State Conference T-Shirt Design Contest – Create the shirt that will be worn by members across Mississippi at the State Conference.
-
National Anthem Auditions – Audition to sing the National Anthem during the Opening Session at the State Conference.
📌 Click the links below for full guidelines and submission forms:
-
Lapel Pin Design Contest Guidelines
- Lapel Pin Design Submission Form
- Submission deadline September 15, 2025
-
State Conference T-Shirt Design Contest Guidelines
- T-Shirt Design Submission Form
- Submission deadline September 15, 2025
-
National Anthem Auditions Guidelines
- National Anthem Submission Form
- Submission deadline December 19, 2025
Don’t miss your chance to shine!
2025-2026 State Officers

Jecorey Stewart
President
Scott Central Attendance Center

Olivia Thames
Vice-President
Scott Central Attendance Center

Ty Maddox
Secretary
Pascagoula/Gautier Career & Technical Institute

Chrishun Leverett
Treasurer
Newton Municipal Career Center

Kylee Tomlinson
Reporter
Starkville High School
Mississippi Delegation at the 2025 National Educators Rising Leadership Conference

Congratulations to Mississippi's National Finalist
2nd Place
JV Ethical Dilemma
Ross Collins CTC
1st Place
JV Educators Rising Moment
Jesus Briceno
Jackson County CTC
9th Place
JV Public Speaking
Lily Albritton
Lamar County CTC
2nd Place
JV Teacher Created Materials
Jecorey Stewart & Olivia Thames
Scott Central Attendance Center
7th Place
Varsity Educators Rising Leadership Award
Trista Holland
Harrison County CTC
9th Place
Varsity Lesson Planning & Delivery-CTE
Katie Temple
Franklin County CTC
10th Place
JV Educators Rising Moment
Mamie Berry
Lamar County CTC
10th Place
JV Job Interview
Mary Ashton Sorrell
Grenada CTC
7th Place
JV Lesson Planning & Delivery- Arts
Gracee Weaver
Newton County CTC
7th Place
JV Teacher Created Materials
Zyon Hampton
Coahoma County CTC
3rd Place
Varsity Ethical Dilemma
Ross Collins CTC
8th Place
Varsity Lesson Planning & Delivery-CTE
Noah Buter
Newton County CTC
4th Place
JV Job Interview
Kate Wroten
Franklin County CTC
9th Place
JV Exploring Support Services
Rylee Wactor
Franklin County CTC
5th Place
JV Public Speaking
Aubrey Windom
Franklin County CTC
5th Place
JV Teacher Created Materials
Alyssa Knowles
Pontotoc Ridge CTC
10th Place
Varsity Outstanding Chapter
Newton County CTC
6th Place
Varsity Creative Lecture
Charlotte DeDual
Gulfport High School
6th Place
Varsity Lesson Planning & Delivery-CTE
Kylee Tomlinson
Starkville High School