Hosted by the CT LeadHERship Collective, this dynamic experience is designed as both a powerful professional growth opportunity and a high-impact networking forum for women in education. The session features a candid panel conversation with four high-profile women leaders from across Connecticut’s education landscape, sharing insights on leadership, influence, and navigating complex systems. Participants will then engage in a structured “speed networking” experience built to move beyond small talk—facilitating strategic, purposeful conversations that surface expertise, identify needs, and spark meaningful collaboration. This is more than connection; it’s a catalyst for collective leadership and lasting impact.

The panel includes:
• Donna Hayward, Haddam-Killingworth HS, 2023 National Principal of the Year
• LaShanté James, Brien McMahon HS, 2025 CT High School Assistant Principal of the Year
• Dr. Sydney Leggett, Superintendent, Regional School District #13
• Jan Perruccio, CAPSS Associate for Legislative Affairs, 2023 CT Superintendent of the Year