Future Teacher Conference

February 5, 2027 | Registration opens November 2, 2026 | Keynote speaker will be announced soon!

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Celebrating 12 Years of Inspiring Future Educators

The University of Northern 黑料社区 invites students, teachers, and parents to the 12th Annual Future Teacher Conference on February 5, 2027.

Keynote speaker to be announced soon!

Registration will open in November with all new exciting sessions and speakers!!!

The Conference brings together passionate pre-service teachers, experienced mentors, and education leaders for a day of practical learning, networking, and inspiration!

This FREE, one-day event is packed with hands-on activities and workshops to help you explore what it’s really like to be an educator.

You can keep the tabs for now as long as it is clear they are from last year.

View the 2025 Conference Video to get inspired!

Teaching is in our DNA! Founded as a Normal School in 1889, the University of Northern 黑料社区 has produced thousands of graduates who have gone on to have successful careers in education. We are excited to host hundreds of students who share a similar passion for teaching and will shape the next generation of K-12 students.

Why attend?

Learn directly from current teachers, UNC faculty, and education experts
Explore different teaching careers and education programs
Connect with other students who are passionate about teaching and create lifelong professional friendships.
Get answers to your questions about college, programs, and teaching pathways
Meet future mentors and talk one-on-one with UNC faculty, current UNC students, state leaders, practicing teachers, and school leaders聽
Leave with classroom-ready strategies and inclusive curriculum tips聽

Win one of three $1,000 UNC scholarships to be awarded to attendees who will enroll at UNC in the fall of 2026

Who should attend?

This conference is designed for anyone exploring or pursuing a career in teaching 鈥� and those who support them!

Perfect for:

High school students considering education as a major
Community college students planning their next step
College transfer students interested in teacher preparation programs

Plus:
We offer a special session for teachers and parents who want to learn how to guide and inspire the next generation of educators.

Conference Announcements

2027 Keynote Speaker: Mark Ludy

Mark Ludy is an author, illustrator, speaker, and lifelong creative who has spent more than 25 years encouraging people of all ages to see, imagine, and create differently. His books and artwork have reached classrooms and communities around the world, and he has spoken to thousands of students and educators along the way. Mark is especially passionate about helping future teachers recognize the powerful role creativity, curiosity, and encouragement can play in the life of a student.

A portrait of Mark Ludy, Future Teacher Conference Speaker, 2027

Scholarship Opportunities

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UNC is excited to offer $1,000 scholarships to two Future Teacher Conference attendees who will enroll at UNC in the fall of 2027. Come to the Future Teacher Conference Feb. 5, 2027 for a chance to receive a scholarship*

*You must be present at the Future Teacher Conference on Feb. 5, 2027 to win. Students selected must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate teacher licensure program for Fall 2027 on the Greeley Campus to receive the scholarship.

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