Conferences
BYU Education Society Annual Conference
June 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Enlightened by Truth: Education in the Light of the Gospel
BYU Wilkinson Center OR Online
Keynote Speakers
Robert Millet, Former BYU Dean of Religious Education and Professor of Ancient Scripture
The Quest for Knowledge by Faith
Abby Cox, Utah's First Lady
Educator Wellness
Tom & Gayle Holdman, Holdman Studios Stained Glass Artists
Speaking Through Light
Breakout Sessions
Session One
- Affinity Group Round Table Discussion, Conference Committee Members
- Charles Graham, Associate Dean of BYU McKay School of Education
- Liz Darger, BYU Sr. Associate Athletic Director / SWA
Session Two
- Jim Judd, Principal of Timpanogos Middle School
Royce Kimmons, BYU McKay Dept. Chair of Educational Leadership and Foundations
- A. LeGrand "Buddy" Richards, Former BYU Professor of Educational Leadership and Foundations
Session Three
- LaNay King, Principal of Old Mill Elementary
- Tina Taylor, BYU Professor- Counseling Psychology and Special Education
- CITES, BYU Center for the Improvement of Teacher Education and Schooling
BYU Education Society Annual Conference
Joy-Filled Learning Through Christ
BYU Wilkinson Student Center, Garden Court
OR Online
Recordings of select speakers are available to view here:
Anthony Sweat
PhD, Chair, Church History and Doctrine, BYU Religious Education
Topic: “A House of Learning: The Lord’s Teaching Methods in the Temple”
Isaac Darko-Mensah
In-Country Director, Empower Playgrounds
Topic: “Finding Joy in Increasing Educational Opportunity for All of God's Children”
Brenda Burr
Principal, Primary Children’s School Zone
Topic: “Joyful Learning: It’s Not Magical; It’s Intentional”
Katie Steed
Disability Specialist, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Topic: “That All May Feel the Joy of Learning Through Christ”
Ganel-Lyn Condie
Speaker, Host, and Author
Topic: “Beyond the Classroom: Discovering Lasting Joy in Jesus”
Presentation slides of select speakers are available
here.
BYU Education Society Annual Conference
Think Celestial: Educating in the Classroom and at Home
Hinckley Building BYU Campus, OR Online
Recordings of select speakers are available to view here.
Kim B. Clark, Professor of Management, BYU Marriott School of Business. Topic: Deep Learning: Succeed in School Through the Power of the Savior for Students and Their Families
Melissa Bostwick and Kim Jones, Social and Emotional Well-Being, Alpine School District. Topic: Educating the Whole Child: Helping Students Reach Their Potential
Damon Bahr, BYU Assoc. Prof. (Ret.), Teacher Education. Topic: Learning from Spiritual and Secular Sources: Orchestrating Inspired Discussions While Teaching in the Savior’s Way
Sarah Clark, BYU McKay School of Education Assoc. Dean & Prof., Teacher Education. Topic: Harnessing the Power of Literacy to Heal Broken Hearts, Strengthen Homes, and Prepare Us All for Eternity
Loren D. Marks, Prof., Family Life, BYU College of Family, Home and Social Sciences. Topic: Stories and Lessons from Great Teachers (and Students) Who Lifted Me Up