Presented by Dennis McNally, Author, Historian, and Longtime Publicist for the Grateful Dead; Bill Carbone, Executive Director, TeachRock; and Gina Machado, Former Educator, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
Arts in Education
Trauma-Informed Strategies for Teaching the Holocaust: The Power of Music and the Arts
Presented by Michael Igel, Chair, Florida Commissioner of Education’s Task Force on Holocaust Education, and Chair, The Florida Holocaust Museum Wiesel Archives and Legacy Council; David Graham, Bill Graham Memorial Foundation; Triza Cox, Experienced Educator, Harmony Program Manager, TeachRock; and Gina Machado, Former Educator, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
Bring Creativity to Any Classroom: Pathways Through Art, Lettering, and Poetry
Presented by Courtney Berolzheimer, Former Educator, Current Program Director, Blackwing Foundation
Build Student Connection and Community: Advisory Period Activities That Engage
Presented by Triza Cox, Experienced Educator, Harmony Program Manager, TeachRock
Moderated by Gina Machado, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Former New York City Public School Teacher, TeachRock
Reinvigorating the Performing Arts: Building Sustainable Programs for Today’s Students and Families
Presented by Cassie Epps, Former Educator, Current Account Executive, On The Stage; and Melanie Glazer, Vocal Music Educator, Indian Valley Local Schools (OH)
Teaching Reggae and the African Diaspora
Presented by Imani Wilson, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Experienced Music Educator, TeachRock; and Triza Cox, Program Manager, Experienced Arts Educator, TeachRock
Moderated by Gina Machado, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Former New York City Public School Teacher, TeachRock
Improve Handwriting in a Tech-Driven World While Boosting Engagement and Creativity
Presented by Raegan Marriott, Fourth-Grade Student, John McCandless STEM Charter School (CA); and Courtney Berolzheimer, Program Director, Blackwing Foundation
Creative Early Learning Art Projects Across the Seasons: Nature’s Palette
Presented by Janine Kloiber, Author, Early Childhood Educator, and Certified Montessori Primary Directress
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Stevie Van Zandt Discusses Jimi Hendrix’s Legacy in the Classroom + Tips for Teaching This Tomorrow
Presented by Stevie Van Zandt, Founder, TeachRock.org; Henry Mills, English Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Ruaridh Pattison, Music Technology Teaching Artist and Band Director, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Christian Black, Humanities Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); and Gina Machado, Former New York City Public School Teacher, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
Engage Students in Economics and U.S. History Through Arts-Based Teaching Strategies
Presented by Christopher Cannon, Ph.D., Associate Director and Chief Program Officer, Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE); Triza Cox, Harmony Student Wellness Program Manager, TeachRock; and Gina Machado, Former New York City Public School Teacher, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock