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The ultimate professional development conference for educators — exploring Culinary, Architecture, Tourism & Hospitality in the first half, and Fashion, Retail, Textiles & Interior Design in the second.
*Agenda subject to change. Wear comfortable clothing — lots of walking, presentations, and site visits.
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Day 1 • 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday, June 9
Culinary, Architecture, Tourism & Hospitality
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Day Starts
9:00 AM • 135 Madison Avenue, Room 5C
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9:00 AM
– 10:00 AM
(1 hr)
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Welcome with WindowsWear
A kickoff presentation on Culinary, Architecture, Tourism & Hospitality.
Location: 135 Madison Avenue, Room 5C
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10:00 AM
– 11:00 AM
(1 hr)
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Teacher Professional Development
Connecting program content to national standards and classroom application with Gayla Randel, FCS Consultant.
Location: 135 Madison Avenue, Room 5C
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11:30 AM
– 1:30 PM
(2 hrs)
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José Andrés Group • Ritz-Carlton Hotel
With Hallie Leitter, Senior Manager, Sales & Events; including The Bazaar Bar, Bazaar Meat, Nubeluz, and Zaytinya for lunch.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad • 25 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
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1:30 PM
– 2:30 PM
(1 hr)
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Eataly
Explore the iconic Italian marketplace & food hall.
Location: 200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010
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3:00 PM
– 6:30 PM
(3 hr)
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Architecture Cruise
A cruise along New York Harbor exploring NYC’s iconic skyline and architecture.
Location: Pier 62, Chelsea Piers
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Day Ends
6:30 PM • Pier 62, Chelsea Piers
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Day 2 • 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday, June 10
Culinary, Architecture, Tourism & Hospitality
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Day Starts
12:00 PM • 42nd St between 5th & 6th Ave (across from 11 W 42nd St)
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12:00 PM
– 1:30 PM
(~1.5 hrs)
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Tea Around Town
A British-style afternoon tea aboard a double-decker bus tour of NYC.
Departure: 42nd St between 5th & 6th Ave (across from 11 W 42nd St)
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2:00 PM
– 4:00 PM
(2 hrs)
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Museum of Ice Cream
Immersive, experiential design through the lens of tourism & hospitality.
Location: 558 Broadway, New York, NY
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All Attendees
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6:30 PM – 8:30 PM • 2 hrs
Teacher Networking Reception
Open to all attendees of the 2026 conference. Connect, mingle, and celebrate!
Cocktail attire • Vintage Green Rooftop, 303 Lexington Ave 16th Floor, New York, NY 10016
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Day Ends
8:30 PM • Networking Reception (Vintage Green Rooftop)
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Day 3 • 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, June 11
Fashion, Retail, Textiles & Interior Design
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Day Starts
10:00 AM • Berkeley College, 3 East 43rd Street
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10:00 AM
– 10:30 AM
(30 min)
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Welcome & Introductions
Welcome and introductions around the room.
Location: Berkeley College, 3 East 43rd Street
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10:30 AM
– 11:30 AM
(1 hr)
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Presentation by Professor Dyandra Brown (Berkeley College)
A broader view of the fashion business — the role of the U.S. industry and highlights in sourcing and sustainability, both domestically and globally.
Location: Berkeley College, 3 East 43rd Street
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11:30 AM
– 12:30 PM
(1 hr)
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NYC Fashion Retail: History & Current Landscape (WindowsWear)
An introduction to NYC’s fashion retail history and current landscape.
Location: Berkeley College, 3 East 43rd Street
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12:30 PM
– 1:30 PM
(1 hr)
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Lunch
Provided on-site.
Location: Berkeley College, 3 East 43rd Street
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1:45 PM
– 2:45 PM
(1 hr)
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Bach Mai (2025-2026 Designer-in-Residence) & Chuks Collins (2024-2025)
Meet the acclaimed couturier and explore his creative process.
Location: Berkeley College, 12 East 41st Street
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3:00 PM
– 4:00 PM
(~1 hr)
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Calvin Klein • Retail Design & Experience
With Benoit Tordeur, SVP Visual Experience & Production.
Location: 1460 Broadway, Room 12D
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4:00 PM
– 4:20 PM
(20 min)
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Dallas College & Marist University Brief Overview
With Veronica Montes (Department Chair, Career and Technical Programs, Dallas College) & Rebecca Brown (Department Chair, Marist Fashion)
Location: 1460 Broadway, Room 12D
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4:30 PM
– 6 PM
(~1.5 hrs)
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Textiles at Mood Fabrics
An exploration of the Garment District’s most iconic fabric showroom.
Location: 225 W 37th St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
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Day Ends
4:30/6 PM • Mood Fabrics
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Day 4 • 10:00 AM – 4/9:00 PM
Friday, June 12
Fashion, Retail, Textiles & Interior Design
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Day Starts
10:00 AM • LIM College, 545 5th Avenue
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10:00 AM
– 11:00 AM
(1 hr)
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Teacher Professional Development (WindowsWear)
Connecting program content to national standards and classroom application with Gayla Randel, FCS Consultant.
Location: LIM College, 545 5th Avenue
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11:00 AM
– 11:45 AM
(45 min)
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Careers in the Fashion Business & Skills for Success (LIM College)
A look at career pathways and the skills students need to thrive in fashion.
Location: LIM College, 545 5th Avenue
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11:45 AM
– 12:45 PM
(1 hr)
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Partnering with Industry through THREAD (LIM College)
Bridging classrooms and industry partners.
Location: LIM College, 545 5th Avenue
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12:45 PM
– 1:30 PM
(45 min)
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Lunch
Provided on-site.
Location: LIM College, 545 5th Avenue
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1:30 PM
– 3:30 PM
(~2 hrs)
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5th Avenue Retail Immersion
With Denise Foley, Leader in Brand Experience, Visual Merchandising, and Retail Excellence — exploring Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., Swarovski, and more.
Location: 5th Avenue between 49th and 57th Streets
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4:00 PM
– 9:00 PM
(open)
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The Met Museum • Conference Wrap-Up
Visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art (open until 9 PM).
Location: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
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Conference Ends
4/9:00 PM • The Met Museum • 1000 5th Ave
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Participating Teachers
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| First Name |
Last Name |
School |
Location |
Option |
| Cris | Bauer | Idaho Virtual Academy | Meridian, ID | H1 |
| Rebecca | Brown | Marist University | Poughkeepsie, NY | F |
| Kimberly | Bush | South Aiken High | Aiken, SC | H1 |
| Laura | Calvert | Waukee Northwest High School | Waukee, IA | F |
| Carmen | Carter | Dallas College | Dallas, TX | H2 |
| Stephanie | Conover | Marist University | Poughkeepsie, NY | F |
| Heather | Dedie | Holman Middle School | Glen Allen, VA | H2 |
| Jennifer | Dorado | Mustang North Middle Schools | Yukon, OK | F |
| Jennifer | Finn | Marist University | Poughkeepsie, NY | F |
| Laura | Garcia | Waukee High School | Waukee, IA | F |
| Crystal | Graham | Mesa Middle School | Roswell, NM | H1 |
| Tara | Hardeman | Mustang Central Middle School | Yukon, OK | F |
| Leslie | Hulsey | Martha Layne Collins High School | Shelbyville, KY | H2 |
| Susan | Irving | Watauga High School | Boone, NC | H2 |
| Sarah | Larson | WF Sheyenne High School | Fargo, ND | H2 |
| Theresa | Lauritsen | Waukee Northwest High School | Waukee, IA | F |
| Cynthia | McGuire | Carl Ben Eielson Middle School | Fargo, ND | H2 |
| Shanin | McKavish | California High School | San Ramon, CA | H1 |
| Dana | Means | Waukee Northwest High School | Waukee, IA | F |
| Veronica | Montes | Dallas College | Dallas, TX | H2 |
| Megan | Moran | Idaho Virtual Academy | Meridian, ID | H1 |
| Christie | Orr | Fallsburg CSD | Fallsburg, NY | H1 |
| Gayla | Randel | State of Montana | Helena, MT | F |
| Christin | Roby | Mustang High School | Mustang, OK | F |
| Karen | Rude | Century High School | Bismarck, ND | H2 |
| Erica | Selby | Daviess County High School | Owensboro, KY | F |
| Hannah | Spencer | Mid-Del Schools | Midwest City, OK | F |
| Lisa | Walker | Daviess County High School | Owensboro, KY | F |
F = Full Conference (4 Days: Tuesday, June 9th — Friday, June 12th)
H1 = Half Conference (2 Days: Tuesday, June 9th — Wednesday, June 10th)
H2 = Half Conference (2 Days: Thursday, June 11th — Friday, June 12th)
Total Culinary (Days 1–2): 20 •
Total Fashion (Days 3–4): 22
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Before You Go
Hotel • Attire • Photography • Travel
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Hotel
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Hilton Garden Inn — Midtown Manhattan
Address: 45 East 33rd Street, New York, NY
Daily breakfast is included, and lunch is provided during conference days.
Room & taxes are already paid for. Please note you will still have to provide your credit card upon check-in to cover any incidental charges during your stay. If you don’t have incidental charges, then you won’t be changed any additional fees.
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| Room Type |
Confirmation Number |
Arrival |
Departure |
Guest Name |
| 2 Double Beds | 3443532715 | Jun 10 | Jun 13 | Susan Irving |
| 2 Double Beds | 3445082739 | Jun 08 | Jun 13 | Lisa Walker / Erica Selby |
| 1 King Bed | 3445527871 | Jun 08 | Jun 15 | Shanin Mckavish |
| 1 King Bed | 3446632763 | Jun 08 | Jun 13 | Hannah Spencer |
| 1 King Bed | 3448002740 | Jun 10 | Jun 13 | Leslie Hulsey |
| 2 Double Beds | 3449525153 | Jun 09 | Jun 13 | Cynthia McGuire / Sarah Larson |
| 1 King Bed | 3452012284 | Jun 10 | Jun 13 | Karen Rude |
| 1 King Bed | 3464433233 | Jun 08 | Jun 13 | Theresa Lauritsen |
| 2 Double Beds | 3465360283 | Jun 08 | Jun 13 | Gayla Randel |
| 1 King Bed | 3466289936 | Jun 08 | Jun 13 | Dana Means |
| 2 Double Beds | 3466428389 | Jun 08 | Jun 13 | Christin Roby / Tara Hardeman |
| 2 Double Beds | 3466623785 | Jun 08 | Jun 13 | Heather Dedie |
| 1 King Bed | 3466704811 | Jun 10 | Jun 13 | Veronica Montes |
| 1 King Bed | 3467336562 | Jun 10 | Jun 13 | Carmen Carter |
| 2 Doubles Acc w/ Tub | 3468813014 | Jun 08 | Jun 11 | Megan Moran / Chris Bauer |
| 1 King Bed | 3470314829 | Jun 08 | Jun 13 | Laura Calvert |
| 1 King Bed | 3470946580 | Jun 08 | Jun 13 | Laura Garcia |
| 1 King Bed | 3471896831 | Jun 08 | Jun 11 | Crystal Graham |
| 1 King Bed | 3472234165 | Jun 08 | Jun 13 | Jennifer Dorado |
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Attire
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Comfortable Clothing & Walking Shoes
We’ll be doing a lot of activities and moving around the city — mornings begin with presentations, and afternoons are dedicated to site visits, tours, and immersive experiences.
For the Wednesday evening networking reception, please wear cocktail attire as we’ll be at a rooftop lounge (which is also covered in case of inclement weather).
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Photography
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Conference Photography
The entire conference experience will be photographed for WindowsWear’s press and social media. By attending, you consent to appearing in conference photos and content.
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Travel
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Getting To & From NYC
Attendees arrange their own transportation to and from New York City.
LaGuardia (LGA) — Closest to Midtown. Taxi/Uber/Lyft: $45–$60 • Bus + Subway: $3
JFK or Newark (EWR) — Taxi/Uber/Lyft: $65–$100, or AirTrain + LIRR / NJ Transit to Penn Station or Grand Central for about $15 (10–15 minute walk to the hotel).
Friday flights: The conference wraps at The Met, which closes at 9 PM. Book a later flight so you can enjoy the visit without rushing.
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PD Credit
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Professional Development Certificate
You’ll receive a certificate for 14 to 30 hours of professional development depending on whether you attend the 2-day or 4-day option. These hours may be used toward license renewal as determined by your state and district.
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Stay connected with fellow attendees
Join the WhatsApp group exclusively for attendees for real-time updates, announcements, and conversations.
Or click here to join directly
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