Presented by Regina Erwin, Senior Instructional Strategist, Discovery Education
STEM/STEAM
Easy STEAM Lessons for Middle School: Turning Short Videos Into STEAM Investigations
Presented by Marty Kelsey, Former Educator, Current Education Specialist, National Air and Space Museum; and Erika Novak, Manager, Adult Learning and Digital Content, Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
Launching a K–5 STEM Program: A Step-by-Step Guide
Presented by Justin Artis, Technology Teacher, Wisdom Primary School, Uplift Education (TX); and Deann Poleon, Educational Technology Integrator, Lake Shore Central School District (NY)
Moderated by Matthew Bannon, Experienced Educator, Head of Product and Learning Design, Robo Wunderkind
Driving Student Engagement and Outcomes with Living Materials: The Living Classroom
Presented by Laurie Nixon, Experienced Science Educator, Carolina® Science
Preparing Students for the AI-Powered Ag Tech Workforce: Real-World STEM Connections
Presented by Dr. Deb Crawford, Coordinator of Secondary Mathematics, Frederick County Public Schools (VA); Dr. Laura Rice, Assistant Professor, Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education, Penn State University; and Alan Ireland, Brand Marketing Lead, CodeVA
Future-Ready Programs That Make Your School Stand Out: Proving Your Value
Presented by Jan Jardine, APEX Grant Coordinator, Aspen Peaks School District (UT); Gideon Sanders, Former Director of Innovative Strategies, Grand Rapids Public Schools (MI), and Current Adjunct Instructor, Grand Rapids Community College; and Yoelia Nava, Administrator of Adult Education, Region One Education Service Center
Moderated by Martha McCabe, Experienced Educator, Senior Vice President of Community Partnerships, Project Lead The Way
Hands-On Science in K-5: Take the Mystery Out of Engaging, Manageable Programs
Presented by Maria Garrido Rojo, Former Teacher, Current Curriculum Product Developer, Carolina® Science; and Heather Witt, Former Teacher, Current Curriculum Product Developer, Carolina® Science
Adding Dimension to Science Assessment: Engaging Students, Capturing Deeper Learning
Presented by Cary Sneider, Ph.D., NGSS Writing Team Leader, Former Instructor and Mentor, Master of Science in Teaching (MST) Program, Portland State University
Moderated by Carrie Adler, M.Ed., NBCT, Former Educator, Current Senior Learning Experience Designer, ExploreK12
Empowering Youth Through Real-World Challenges: Powerful Learning in Action
Presented by Karie Huttner, Design Thinking and Technology Teacher (6-8), Savanna Oaks Middle School (WI); Jose Gonzalez, 21st Century Learning Specialist and Verizon Senior Lab Mentor, Davis Middle School (CA); and Dr. Kelly McNeil, Experienced Educator, Senior Learning Experience Designer, Digital Promise
Real-World Connections: Instructional Strategies for Using Industry Voices to Deepen Career Exploration
Presented by Jonathan Wren, Director of Magnet Schools, Metro Nashville Public Schools (TN); Giselle Harper, Magnet Schools Assistance Program Curriculum Specialist, Richard Dinkins Early College Magnet Middle School (TN); Allison Karandikar, Magnet Schools Assistance Program Curriculum Specialist, Isaac Litton STEM Magnet Middle School (TN); and Monica Cougan, Global Education Leader