memphis 2027
Superintendents Summit
the peabody hotel
the peabody hotel
april 28-30, 2027
memphis, tennessee
Where Superintendents come to think out loud – with peers who understand the weight of the role
Every DALI Superintendents Summit is intentionally small, highly interactive, and built around the issues district leaders are navigating right now. No massive convention crowds. No generic sessions. Just the right people in the right room — having the conversations that actually move your district forward.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Hear from leaders who put accountability, equity, and strong systems into practice.
Dr. Russell Dyer
Dr. Dyer currently serves as Director of Schools for Collierville Schools, a position he assumed in March 2024 after serving eight years as Director of Cleveland City Schools. His education journey began in the classroom as a teacher and continued through a variety of school and district leadership roles in Shelby County and Collierville, including service as Chief of Staff for Collierville Schools, before becoming a superintendent. Since returning to Collierville Schools, Dr. Dyer has helped lead the district to significant statewide and national recognition. Under his leadership, Collierville Schools was named a 2026 District of Distinction by the District Administration Leadership Institute, honored in the STEM & Career Pathways category for the district’s innovative aviation program. This nationally recognized pathway continues to expand real-world opportunities for students, offering hands-on training, industry partnerships, and access to aviation and aerospace careers. Dr. Dyer earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Lambuth University, a Master of Education degree from Freed-Hardeman University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Trevecca Nazarene University. His career path from classroom teacher to superintendent reflects a commitment to lifelong learning, servant leadership, and ensuring students are prepared for success beyond graduation
Venue Highlights
Explore The Peabody Hotel
The Peabody has been “the South’s Grand Hotel” since 1869. Every day at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., five resident mallards march across a red carpet to and from the marble lobby fountain. Afternoon tea is served in the hotel, and the Mississippi River is a short walk away. Beale Street is just steps from the front door, so live music is easy to find after the day’s sessions.
april 28-30, 2027
Bring your district’s priorities,
and leave with a plan to carry them out.
Attending for the
first time?
Many of DALI’s most committed members attended their first summit as a guest — and joined before they left. When you experience what it means to be in a room built exclusively for district leaders, membership tends to make itself an easy decision.
DALI members attend summits as part of their membership — no separate registration required. Standard members choose one summit or the Executive Cabinet Retreat annually. Deluxe members choose two.