Presented by Susan Auchincloss, Project Director, CS-PLAN, Sacred Heart University (CT); Shannon Marimon, Executive Director, ReadyCT; and David Conelias, Educator, Engineer, and Entrepreneur, Milestone C

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Career skills, exposure, and tech skills are all needed, but how can a K-12 environment provide that? This edLeader Panel explores ideas, spotlight successes, and hear from folks doing it right NOW! Viewers learn how to provide students with paths to success in their futures!

This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers, school and district leaders, and education technology leaders.

About the Presenters

Susan Auchincloss brings her experiences in the corporate and education sector fueling her passion for meaningful education. She spent her early career in various corporate sciences industries managing teams before becoming a certified science teacher. Susan has worked on three National Science Foundation Grants, Project{Future}, a federally funded EIR Grant integrating computer science into K-5 classrooms, is a CSforALL certified SCRIPT Facilitator, former K-12 Education Chair for the Tech Talent Fund and co-chair of the 2020 CSforCT Summit. Currently, Susan directs the Computer Science Professional Learning Action Network (CS-PLAN) at Sacred Heart University, a Code.org Regional Partner which works with school districts scaling K-12 computer science education through a contract with the Connecticut State Department of Education.

Shannon Marimón joined ReadyCT in 2018 as executive director. ReadyCT is a statewide nonprofit that sits at the intersection of K-12 education and workforce development. As a graduate of Connecticut public schools, she is committed to improving outcomes for all students through career-connected programming, advocacy, public awareness, and capacity-building of schools/districts. Before stepping into her role at ReadyCT, Shannon was Director of Talent and Operations for the CT RISE Network, focused on student college/career readiness. Prior to RISE, Shannon was Division Director for Educator Effectiveness at the Connecticut State Department of Education, was a Partner with TNTP, and spent seven years in higher education. Shannon holds an MBA from Yale University, an M.A. from Stanford University, and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. She resides in West Hartford, CT, with her husband, Michael, and her two daughters.

David Conelias jumped into entrepreneurship in the education industry running afterschool and summer camps, evolved into being a full-time classroom teacher, and is now a well-rounded STEM educator who loves sharing his experiences and teaching others. Before education, Dave worked in both large and small engineering companies holding a variety of positions including leadership level. His career was cross-disciplinary in electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, systems, design, and manufacturing. Dave supported production, prototype, and development programs throughout his engineering career.

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