Presented by Dr. Joseph Levine, Internationally Renowned Science Educator, Author, and Communicator
Environment and Nature
Designing Outdoor Play for Early Learners: Cultivating Resilience, Curiosity, and Well-Being
Presented by Lukas Ritson, Play Expert, Wearthy
Moderated by Laura Wilhelm, Ed.D., VP of Professional Learning Services, Kaplan Early Learning Company
Preparing for Earth Day: Environmental Learning Resources for Lesson Planning
Presented by Callie Bendickson, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Itron; Jada Lewis, Vice President for Programs, NEEF; Kirsten Lofton, STEM Program Coach; and Joyce Whitby, CEO and Co-Founder, Innovations4Education
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
Every Drop Counts: Engaging Young Children in Water Science
Presented by Ann Gadzikowski, Early Childhood Educator and Author, Families Together Cooperative Nursery School (IL)
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House
Math and STEM Walks: Inquiry-Based Learning Experiences that Engage All Students
Presented by Dr. Koshi Dhingra, Former College Professor, Current Founder and CEO, talkSTEM
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
Math + STEAM + Environmental Adventures for Young Problem Solvers
Presented by KJ Vanderiet, Senior Content Producer, WNET Kids’ Media and Education; Bob Krech, Writer, Elementary Math Consultant, and Advisor for PBS Cyberchase, WNET; and Islah Tauheed, Vice Principal for Newark Public Schools (NJ)
Engaging Students in Interdisciplinary Climate Education
Presented by Rachel Arbor, Founder & CEO of Gaia Scholastic / NY State Lead for SubjectToClimate; Margaret Wang, Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder, SubjectToClimate; and Charlie Hopkins, Managing Director, Teaching & Learning, Council on Foreign Relations
K-12 Climate Change Education: Systems, Solutions, and Action
Presented by Mary Pat Champeau, Director of Graduate Programs in Humane Education, Institute for Humane Education and Antioch University; Paul Bocko, Ph.D., Faculty, Antioch University New England Education Department; and Nandita Bajaj, Senior Lecturer, Institute for Humane Education, Antioch University New England