MASSP 2026 Summer Conference
June 9 - 12, 2026  ·  Golden Nugget Resort & Casino
Empowering Mississippi administrators to transform school culture
through stronger relationships and high-performing teams.

Agenda (TENTATIVE)

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Check in at Registration Desk. Exhibitor booths located in Pre-function Area & Foyer
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenter(s): Thomas Adams, Lewis Bradford, Robbi Cooper, Aprylle Downing The current PoY's come together to discuss their year long journey into this prestigious honor and what they did as leaders in their schools to help them achieve this award.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Speaker: Manley Feinberg, Vertical Lessons Book signing immediately following the keynote address. Sponsored by: THE EXCELLENCE GROUP
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Atmosphere: Sun, splashes, and great company. 🏷️ Important: Name badge or event band required. Grab your shades, bring your appetite, and let’s make a splash! We can’t wait to see you at there.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Presenter(s): Jim Keith & John Hooks, Adams & Reese Navigating the ever-changing landscape of education law doesn't have to be a headache. Join us for a high-impact session breaking down the latest legislative changes affecting MS secondary schools.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Join our panel of legislative experts and education advocates for an inside look at the bills currently on the floor. We’ll cut through the political noise to provide straight-talk briefings.
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter(s): Dr. Montrell Moore, Mendenhall High School/Simpson County School District
Presenter: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo In education, we either tell our own story or let others write it for us. When schools are misunderstood, the real picture gets lost—even as students build connections, come alive in learning, and change their trajectory.
Presenter: Chris Chism, Pearl Public School District
Presenter(s): Randy Grierson, Corey Jordan & Joshua Yeager, Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District
Presenter(s): Preston Nailor, Ridgeland High School/Madison County School District
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker: Dr. Joe Sanfelippo Awards Ceremony: Ben Stein, Cody Killen
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter(s): Shay Williamson, Madison County Schools and John Hooks, Adams & Reese, LLP
Presenter(s): Ricky Neaves, MHSAA
Presenter(s): Melanie Lanke, Madison Crossing Elementary with Kasti.ai: Justin Vawter, M.Ed.,
Presenter(s): Shane Rodgers, Lauderdale County School District and Jennifer Griffin, Harrison County School District with The Excellence Group: Chaffie Gibbs, April Rice, Sharon Coon
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Presenter(s): Germain McConnell, Oxford School District
Presenter(s): Dr. Alissa Gibbs & Dr. Jeremy Gibbs, Sebastopol Attendance Center/Scott County School District
Presenter(s): Amanda Clark & Julia Welch, Florence Elementary/Rankin County School District
Presenter(s): Lewis Bradford, Rankin County School District; Dr. Regina Biggers, Benton County School District; and DeVonda Carson-Cheeks, Huey L Porter Middle School with Kids First Education LLC: Ken Byars & Rachel Wooten
Presenter(s): Ashley Shannon, Oxford High School/Oxford School District
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Presenter(s): Dr. Cory Murphy, MS Department of Education
Presenter(s): Ma'Kesha Adams, MS Department of Education and Dr. Teague Burchfield, Madison County School District
Presenter(s): Melissa McCray, Rankin County School District with Curriculum Specialists
Presenter(s): Ricky Neaves, MHSAA
Presenter(s): Jones County School District with Performance Based Education Company: Scott Cantrell & Dr. Lundy Brantley
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter(s): Dr. Furlinda Travis, Simpson County School District
Presenter(s): Jesse Pagart, Rankin County School District with ComSouth Inc: Blake Spiers
Presenter(s): Karyn Fortenberry, Oxford High School
Presenter(s): Voncille Anderson, Pelahatchie High School/Rankin County School District
Presenter(s): Montgomery Hinton, Preparing for Success LLC
Presenter(s): Allyson Butler, Northeast High School/Lauderdale County Schools
Presenter(s): Anita Wansley, Northeast Elementary School/Lauderdale County School District and MAESA President
Presenter(s): Kristy Wheat, Picayune School District with Renaissance Learning: LaToya Davis
Presenter(s): Brandon High School with SREB: Richard Morrison
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Whether you’re craving a quick bite, a sit-down local favorite, or just a quiet moment to recharge before the afternoon activities, this time is yours.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Your Choice, Your Pace Explore the gulf coast on your own.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy a round of 18 holes at Shell Landing, featuring marsh views and strategic play.
Ready to land the big one? Swap the conference rooms for the boat deck. We’re heading out to the prime local spots to see who has the best luck on the water. All gear is provided—just bring your sunblock and your best fish tales!
Masterpieces are better with company. Join us at B.Y.O.Brush. It’s the ultimate creative networking session—because nothing breaks the ice like trying to figure out which shade of blue matches the Gulf Coast horizon.
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM

Keynote Speakers

Manley Feinberg, CSP

Manley is recognized as an award-winning international keynote speaker and business leader, best-selling author, published outdoor adventure photographer, and professional musician.

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo

Dr. Joe Sanfelippo recently retired after spending the last 26 years in the building and the final 12 as the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI.

Lindsay Brett

Dr. Lindsay Brett believes in building strong school-community connections. An award-winning leader, SLLA instructor, university instructor, and keynote speaker, she develops future leaders with humor and heart through her alter ego, Gladys.

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Exhibitors

Thank you for partnering with MASSP and the educational leaders in Mississippi!
The Excellence Group support schools and districts in pursuing excellence through leadership, instruction, compliance, and professional development to elevate learning.
C Spire is a technology company built on hard work and cutting-edge networks, here to make your life safer, easier, and more connected—at home, at school, and on the go nationwide.
The College Board is a nonprofit that helps students prepare for college and career success through programs like AP®, SAT®, and BigFuture®, connecting learning to postsecondary education, career pathways, and opportunity.
Curriculum Associates® makes classrooms better by connecting data-driven insights to high-quality instruction. Our i-Ready® solutions span assessment, personalized instruction, and core literacy and mathematics programs.
EMS only works with products that are based on sound research and have been tested and proven through test scores to benefit the students using them.
Proven processes that lead to improvements in faculty and staff capacity and student performance.
Renaissance is a global leader in assessment, reading, math, and early literacy solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts.
The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works with states across the South to improve public education at every level—from early childhood through postsecondary and workforce development.
American Fidelity specializes in the education, public sector, automotive and healthcare industries with products like group and individual life, health and annuity services as well as other financial security products and services.
Mississippi’s largest non-profit provider of behavioral health, education and family support solutions.
Through the development of innovative software solutions and exceptional support services, Central Access helps educators and administrators streamline their work and focus on what matters most: student success.
Synergetics supports K-12 schools with reliable networks, VoIP phone systems, safety and security solutions, and structured cabling—helping campuses stay connected, safe, and ready for teaching and learning.
ESS
ESS partners with districts nationwide to provide substitute teachers and support personnel. We ensure classrooms are always covered with customized solutions that drive student success.
HMH
Core programs that maximize instruction We’ve built our K–12 instructional programs with teachers’ busy lives in mind, putting core curriculum, assessment, and anytime professional learning support on one platform.
Zaner-Bloser develops curriculum resources to teach foundational literacy and math skills to grades PreK–6 students. Our resources help teachers inspire more “aha” moments.

The Excellence Group

The Excellence Group support schools and districts in pursuing excellence through leadership, instruction, compliance, and professional development to elevate learning.

C Spire

C Spire is a technology company built on hard work and cutting-edge networks, here to make your life safer, easier, and more connected—at home, at school, and on the go nationwide.

College Board

The College Board is a nonprofit that helps students prepare for college and career success through programs like AP®, SAT®, and BigFuture®, connecting learning to postsecondary education, career pathways, and opportunity.

Curriculum Associates

Curriculum Associates® makes classrooms better by connecting data-driven insights to high-quality instruction. Our i-Ready® solutions span assessment, personalized instruction, and core literacy and mathematics programs.

Education Material Specialists, Inc.

EMS only works with products that are based on sound research and have been tested and proven through test scores to benefit the students using them.

Performance Based Education Co.

Proven processes that lead to improvements in faculty and staff capacity and student performance.

Renaissance Learning

Renaissance is a global leader in assessment, reading, math, and early literacy solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts.

SREB

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works with states across the South to improve public education at every level—from early childhood through postsecondary and workforce development.

American Fidelity

American Fidelity specializes in the education, public sector, automotive and healthcare industries with products like group and individual life, health and annuity services as well as other financial security products and services.

Canopy Children's Solutions

Mississippi’s largest non-profit provider of behavioral health, education and family support solutions.

Central Access Corporation

Through the development of innovative software solutions and exceptional support services, Central Access helps educators and administrators streamline their work and focus on what matters most: student success.

Synergetics

Synergetics supports K-12 schools with reliable networks, VoIP phone systems, safety and security solutions, and structured cabling—helping campuses stay connected, safe, and ready for teaching and learning.

ESS

ESS partners with districts nationwide to provide substitute teachers and support personnel. We ensure classrooms are always covered with customized solutions that drive student success.

HMH

Core programs that maximize instruction We’ve built our K–12 instructional programs with teachers’ busy lives in mind, putting core curriculum, assessment, and anytime professional learning support on one platform.

Zaner-Bloser

Zaner-Bloser develops curriculum resources to teach foundational literacy and math skills to grades PreK–6 students. Our resources help teachers inspire more “aha” moments.

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Sponsors

Thank you for your support of MASSP!
Platinum Keynote
Pool Party Welcome Reception
Principal of the Year Rings

Location

Location: Golden Nugget Resort & Casino, 151 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530

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How do I become a MASSP Member?

Mississippi Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) is dedicated to providing information and leadership in such matters as administration and supervision.  By encouraging research and experimentation; by promoting high professional standards; by focusing attention on local, state, regional, and national education problems; and by joining with other professional organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher learning in the solution of educational problems.

By joining the MASSP, you are also becoming a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). This unified partnership ensures you benefit from the combined resources, advocacy, and support of both organizations. To learn more about all the resources available, visit NASSP.org.

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Benefits

      Individual      
$350

     Institutional    
$350

       Associate       
$135

       Retired       

$75

Principal Leadership

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Principal's Update

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NASSP Bulletin

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Web Content

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Liability Insurance

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Legal Fee Reimbursement

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Accidental Death Policy

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Life Insurance

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NASSP Store Discount

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Transferrable Membership

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Personalized Membership Card

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Downloadable Membership Certificate

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Golden Nugget Conference Floor Map


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