Presented by Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, Author and English and Theater Scholar
Moderated by Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO, edWeb.net
Arts in Education
Transform Student Engagement by Integrating Art into the Elementary Classroom
Presented by Maria Precissi Whittell, K-6 Teacher on Special Assignment, Lincoln Unified School District (CA); Courtney Berolzheimer, Former Teacher, Current Program Director, Blackwing Foundation; and Justine Sares, Former Teacher, Current Program Director, Blackwing Foundation
Creating Calm and Resilience Through Music with TeachRock
Presented by Kathy Durham, Teacher, West Wendover High School (NV); 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
Foster Engagement and Critical Thinking in Any Subject Using Music: The TeachRock Method
Presented by Patrick McGuire, Social Studies Teacher (Rock & Soul, Contemporary World Issues), Mountain Vista High School (CO); Ben Dumbauld, Ph.D., Director of Content, TeachRock; and Gina Machado, Former New York City Public School Teacher, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
Elevate Student Voice: Bringing Art, History, and Civics Into the Classroom
Presented by Natalie Sparks Johnson, Engineering and Art Educator, SHAPE American High School, DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity); Melanie Adsit, Education and Access Consultant; and Rich Bradway, Digital Innovation Officer, Norman Rockwell Museum
Engaging Students in Environmental Action Through Music: For Earth Day and Beyond
Presented by Ben Dumbauld, Director of Content, TeachRock; and Gina Machado, Former New York City Public School Teacher, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
Teaching Women’s History Through Music with TeachRock
Presented by Dayna Orlak, Teacher, Waldwick High School (NJ); and Gina Machado, Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
Engage Students: Hip Hop Pedagogy Brings Curricula to Life
Presented by Dr. Mervin Jenkins, National Academic Advisor, Flocabulary; and Ashley Bridges, District Strategy Consultant, Nearpod
Native American Heritage and Music with Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo
Presented by Dr. Joely Proudfit, Educator and Activist; Taboo Nawasha, American Singer, Songwriter, Actor, DJ, and Comic Book Writer; Jocelyn Aguilera, Collaborating Teacher, John C. Fremont High School (CA); and Gina Machado, Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
The Power of Toy Making: How Simple Activities Create Profound Learning Moments
Presented by Rick Hartman, Founder and Head Toymaker, School of Toy