January 14-17, 2025
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
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Future of Education Technlogy Conference 

Future of Education Technlogy Conference 

Leadership Roundtables

Leadership Roundtables at FETC 2025 

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Leadership Roundtables

Engage in Meaningful Conversations with Education Leaders

Leadership Roundtables at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2025 offer a unique opportunity for district, school, and technology leaders to engage in in-depth discussions on the most pressing issues in education. These roundtables provide an intimate setting for leaders to share insights, explore innovative strategies, and build valuable connections.

What are Leadership Roundtables?

Leadership Roundtables are interactive sessions where education leaders come together to discuss specific topics relevant to their roles and responsibilities. Each roundtable is facilitated by a subject matter expert and designed to foster open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving.

Key Benefits of Participating

  • Expert Facilitation: Engage with sessions led by experienced facilitators who guide discussions and ensure productive conversations. 
  • Collaborative Learning: Share your experiences and learn from peers facing similar challenges and opportunities. 
  • Networking: Build connections with other education leaders, expanding your professional network and creating opportunities for future collaboration. 
  • Actionable Insights: Gain practical strategies and innovative solutions that you can implement in your school or district. 
FETC 2025 Leadership Roundtables

Leadership Roundtable Topics

  • Ways to leverage AI chatbots

  • Engaging students with robotics

  • Ways to improve academics with tutoring

  • Strategies for district AI integration

  • Innovative STEM & STEAM initiatives

  • Computer science education best practices

  • Strategies to improve student attendance

  • Leadership development

  • Synergy in the library

Explore the Leadership Roundtables Agenda

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03:00 PM
  1. Bots for Tots: Elementary Students and AI
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Melissa Adkins
    Melissa Adkins, Instructional Technologist - Lamar County School District
  2. Chatbots in Education: Crafting Custom Solutions for Classroom Challenges
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • IT Leaders
    Brian Butler
    Brian Butler, Special Ed. Teacher - Richland School District 2
    Niesha Butler
    Niesha Butler, Director of Instructional Technology - Fairfield County School District
  3. Constitutional Ai:Redefining the Worksheet and Survey
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Aman Sahota
    Aman Sahota, Founder - Factors Education
  4. Empowering Students and Personalizing Learning through AI Chatbots
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Matt Smith
    Matt Smith, Instructional Technology Specialist - Durango School District 9-R
  5. From Zero to Chatbot Hero: AI Tools for Educators
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Travis True
    Travis True, School Improvement Specialist - Technology - USD 501 Topeka Public Schools
  6. Harnessing the Power of AI Chatbots
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Sandra Lipkind
    Sandra Lipkind, High School Academic Technology Coordinator - United Nations International School
    Thea Khalifa
    Thea Khalifa, Middle School Academic Technology Coordinator - United Nations International School
    Erin Machacek
    Erin Machacek, Middle School Technology Integrator - United Nations International School
  7. Imagine the Thrill of Teaching Vocabulary - Yes…we’re serious!
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Jon Falk
    Jon Falk, Instructional Coach for Technology - Longwood CSD
    Dana Rollins
    Dana Rollins, Instructional Coach for Technology - Longwood CSD
  8. Increasing Student Inquiry using AI Chatbots and Socratic Discussion
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Tracy Brown
    Tracy Brown, Learning Designer - AVID Center
  9. Make Learning Stick with AI
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Karle Delo
    Karle Delo, Director of Curriculum and Instruction - Ovid-Elsie Area Schools
  10. Using AI to Create Equitable Communication Streams with Families
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Crystal Ladwig
    Crystal Ladwig, VP of Research and Family Engagement - ThinK-12
    Mark Pontbriant
    Mark Pontbriant, Chief Product Officer - ThinK-12
04:15 PM
  1. Code Island Challenge: Integrating Coding, Robots and Content
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Toby Fischer
    Toby Fischer, Teacher Preperation Instructor - Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
  2. Digital Wellness: Time to Unplug
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Marialice B.F.X. Curran
    Marialice B.F.X. Curran, Founder and Community Architect - Digital Citizenship Institute
    Eugenia Tamez
    Eugenia Tamez, Masters in Education - Digital Citizenship Institute
  3. Empowering Students Through Robotics: Hands-On Learning for the Future
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Lori Colangelo
    Lori Colangelo, STEM Educator - Hopewell Area School District
  4. Five Ways to Engage Elementary Students in Social Emotional Learning Through Robotics
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Coach Leaders
    Leah Pongratz
    Leah Pongratz, EdTech Coach & Lead Teacher - Washington County Public Schools
  5. Inclusion in Robotics: Ensuring Accessibility for All Students
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Lori Colangelo
    Lori Colangelo, STEM Educator - Hopewell Area School District
  6. Leaving a Legacy in Inclusive Learning through CT and Robotics: To Infinity and Beyond!
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Rebecca Gratz
    Rebecca Gratz, Instructional Facilitator of Computer Science - Loudoun County Public Schools
    Logan McIntosh
    Logan McIntosh, Instructional Facilitator, Technology - Legacy Elementary School
  7. Lego Your Way To Starting A Robotics Program In Your School.
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Linda Stewart
    Linda Stewart, STEM Educator - DeKalb Arts Academy
  8. Little Bytes, Big Results: Elementary Coding/Robotics - A Scope and Sequence
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Erica Fraiberg
    Erica Fraiberg, librarian - Cold Spring Harbor CSD
    Margaret Diehl
    Margaret Diehl, Elementary Technology Specialist - Cold Spring Harbor CSD
    Marissa Urso
    Marissa Urso, librarian - Cold Spring Harbor CSD
    Whitney O'Donnell
    Whitney O'Donnell, librarian - Cold Spring Harbor CSD
  9. The Finch Robot: A Versatile, Low Cost Robot to use Pre-K - 12th grade
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Laura Hart
    Laura Hart, Founder & CEO of Robofun - Robofun
  10. Using Robotics to Enhance the Elementary Curriculum (PK-5)
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Tina Dietrich
    Tina Dietrich, Director of STEAM and Innovation - Woodland Hills School District
  11. Using Robots in Your Classroom
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Liz Gallo
    Liz Gallo, CEO - WhyMaker LLC
10:00 AM
  1. AI Strategies to Take Your Lessons to the Next Level
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Travis True
    Travis True, School Improvement Specialist - Technology - USD 501 Topeka Public Schools
  2. AI-Driven Inquiry: Transforming Student Engagement Through the Research Process
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Coach Leaders
    Michelle Nieto
    Michelle Nieto, Director of EdTech and Information Services - Gulliver Prep
    Denelsa Febo
    Denelsa Febo, Educational Technology Integrator - Gulliver Prep
    Margie de Quesada
    Margie de Quesada, Educational Technology Integrator - Gulliver Prep
  3. Bloom’s Taxonomy and Beyond: Reaching New Levels With AI-Enhanced Education
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Bonnie Nieves
    Bonnie Nieves, teacher, consultant - Nipmuc Regional High School / Educate On Purpose
  4. Closing the Learning Gap with High-Impact Tutoring
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Philip Cutler
    Philip Cutler, Founder & CEO - Paper
  5. Level Up Your Lessons: Mastering EdTech Tools
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Courtney Alexander
    Courtney Alexander, CTE Teacher/Technology Coach - Homewood-Flossmoor High School
  6. Long Live Writing: New Tools for Transparency in Student Writing in the AI Era
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Joseph Thibault
    Joseph Thibault, Founder & CEO - Cursive Technology, Inc.
  7. Revolutionizing Learning: The Role of AI Assistants in Education
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Rich Henderson
    Rich Henderson, Vice President, End User Sales - Merlyn Mind
    Daneil Thompson
    Daneil Thompson, Science Teacher - Ron Clark Academy
    Amanda Pierman
    Amanda Pierman, High School Science Teacher - The Benjamin School
  8. Revolutionizing Math Education: Personalized AI Tutors for Every Student
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Vincent Zhang
    Vincent Zhang, Co-founder and CEO - Thinkverse
  9. Tech for Special Needs and Struggling Students
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Michelle Cheasty
    Michelle Cheasty, K-20 Faculty - K-20 Faculty
  10. The Good Side of Tech: Harnessing AI for Positive Impact
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Heather Brantley
    Heather Brantley, Educator/Consultant/Presenter - HeatherTechEdu
11:30 AM
  1. AI and Human Capital:Let’s Go FASTER
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Kirk Koennecke
    Kirk Koennecke, CEO Superintendent - Indian Hill EVSD
    Melissa Stewart
    Melissa Stewart, CAO - Indian Hill EVSD
  2. AI Horizons: Charting Independent Paths in Career and Technical Education
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    James Kelly
    James Kelly, Director: Data, Systems & Analysis - Ingham Intermediate School District
  3. Building an AI-Ready District: Rural School District’s Collaborative Approach 
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Chuck Wallace
    Chuck Wallace, Director of Technology - York 1 School District
  4. Class GPT: Building Cybersecurity and AI Programs for Middle and High Schools
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Jereme Monette
    Jereme Monette, CTE / Cybersecurity Education Specialist - University of South Florida - Cyber Florida
    Mikel Lewis
    Mikel Lewis, Career, Technical, and Adult Education Supervisor - Hillsborough County Public Schools
  5. Crafting Our District AI Vision: A Collaborative Journey
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Patrick Kiley-Rendon
    Patrick Kiley-Rendon, Exec Dir of Tech and Innov - West Islip UFSD
  6. From Vision to Action: The Development of an AI Task Force
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Carrie Hochgrebe
    Carrie Hochgrebe, K-12 Technology Instructional Coach, Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert - Blue Springs School District
    Craig Dierking
    Craig Dierking, Data Analyst and Secondary Math Coach - Blue Springs School District
    Sadie Birdsell
    Sadie Birdsell, Library Coordinator/Technology Coach - Blue Springs School District
    Bryce Johnson
    Bryce Johnson, Assistant Superintendent- Curriculum and Instruction - Blue Springs School District
    Brandon Martin
    Brandon Martin, Director of Technology - Blue Springs School District
  7. How AI Can Help You Solve Behavior and Procedural Challenges
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Deborah Leonard
    Deborah Leonard, Cofounder - BrainZones
    Marcey Aronson
    Marcey Aronson, Cofounder - BrainZones
  8. Revolutionizing K-12 Education: The Role of Artificial Intelligence
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Wendy Hanasky
    Wendy Hanasky, Instructional Technology Consultant - East Central Ohio Educational Service Center
  9. Strategies for AI Integration: Building Educator Capacity District-Wide
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Susan Leyva-Bostick
    Susan Leyva-Bostick, Curriculum Support Specialist - Miami Dade County Public Schools
    Jeannette Tejeda
    Jeannette Tejeda, Curriculum Support Specialist - Miami-Dade County Public Schools
  10. Talking to Parents about AI: Strategies and Prompts
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Carrie Rogers-Whitehead
    Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, Founder, Author, Educator - Digital Respons-Ability
    Kirsten Wilson
    Kirsten Wilson, Regional Partnerships Manager - ASCD
01:00 PM
  1. 3D for All: Fostering Self-Expression and Identity through 3D Visualization
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Steven Isaacs
    Steven Isaacs, Education Program Manager - Epic Games, Inc.
    Cathy Cheo-Isaacs
    Cathy Cheo-Isaacs, Senior Operations Manager - Epic Games
  2. AI Adventures in the School Library: Ethics, Accessibility, Innovation & Creativity
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Jennifer Casa-Todd
    Jennifer Casa-Todd, Educator, Author, Speaker - Lakehead University
  3. Birds in Our Backyard: Using Tinkercad & Glowforge To Build Science & Literacy Skills
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Vanessa Boone
    Vanessa Boone, Lower School Academic Technologist - The Lovett School
  4. Build-a-Bot, Save a Species
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Marci Klein
    Marci Klein, curriculum and program designer - 3duxdesign
  5. Building Bridges: Connecting Students to Indigenous Traditions in Minecraft
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Mike Washburn
    Mike Washburn, Director of Learning Experiences - Logics Academy
  6. Cultivating Computational Thinking Skills Across the STEM Curriculum
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Daniel Thomas
    Daniel Thomas, Technology Teacher (STEM) - Southwestern Middle School
  7. Data Discovery: Empowering Young Minds with Tableau
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Ajayi Anwansedo
    Ajayi Anwansedo, Postdoctoral Scholar/Research Project Manager - Texas State University
  8. EmpowerHer: Girls in STEM"
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Desiree White-Price
    Desiree White-Price, Educator - Woodland Hills School District
    Tina Dietrich
    Tina Dietrich, Director of STEAM and Innovation - Woodland Hills School District
  9. How to Write and Receive a National Science Foundation Grant
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Laura Hart
    Laura Hart, Founder & CEO of Robofun - Robofun
  10. Igniting Creativity: Unleashing 21st Century STEAM in Your Classroom
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Tim Needles
    Tim Needles, Author of STEAM Power/Educator - Smithtown Schools/Five Towns College
02:30 PM
  1. Adventures in Computer Science Integration: A Round Table Discussion to Kickstart Your Journey
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Russ Staggs
    Russ Staggs, Instructional Facilitator for Technology - Arcola Elementary School
    Andrew Stevens
    Andrew Stevens, Principal - Arcola Elementary School
    Jill Buss
    Jill Buss, Computer Science Instructional Facilitator - Office of Computer Science
  2. AI Adventures in Scratch: Unleashing Creativity and Curiosity in Young Coders
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Hanna Shekhter
    Hanna Shekhter, Director of STEM Innovation and Education - Brauser Maimonides Academy
  3. Beyond Providing Access and Opportunity: Increasing Equity in Elementary Computer Science Education
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Melissa Toohey
    Melissa Toohey, Professional Learning Content Developer - Code.org
  4. Birds & Bots, Culturally Relevant Coding Activities: Improving Math Engagement For Elementary Children
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Laura Hart
    Laura Hart, Founder & CEO of Robofun - Robofun
  5. Design an Accessibility Computer Science Environment for K-12
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Yuhan Lin
    Yuhan Lin, Director of Computer Science Education - VEX Robotics
    Jason Mckenna
    Jason Mckenna, VP of Global Educational Strategy - VEX Robotics
  6. Esports: Integrating Social and Emotional Learning
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Esports Leaders
    Chris Garcia
    Chris Garcia, Coordinator Educational Technology - SDCOE
    Roel Mislan
    Roel Mislan, Technology Manager/ ELOP Coordinator - Feaster Charter School
  7. From Classroom to Career: Strengthening CS Education through Community Partnerships
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Michael Speidel
    Michael Speidel, Instr. Facilitator Comp. Sci. - Loudoun County Public Schools
    Kirsten O'Grady
    Kirsten O'Grady, Computer Science Resource Teacher - Loudoun County Public Schools
    Nahla Eltaher
    Nahla Eltaher, ECSC Teacher - Fairfax County Public Schools
  8. Making Rural CS Education Equitable and Accessible with UDL
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Lori Goldade
    Lori Goldade, Professional Learning Product Manager - Code.org
  9. Multilingual Coding: Bridging Language Barriers in Computer Science Education
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Lori Colangelo
    Lori Colangelo, STEM Educator - Hopewell Area School District
  10. Unlocking the Coding Adventure for 5-12
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Coach Leaders
    Erin Cockrell
    Erin Cockrell, K12 Advocate, Retired Educator - Retired Educator
04:00 PM
  1. Balanced Learning: Building Tech Skills and Tech Wellbeing in the AI Era
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Tiffany Wycoff
    Tiffany Wycoff, Consultant - Swirl Insights
  2. Creating a Collaborative School Culture From The Ground Up
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    David Franklin
    David Franklin, Head of Education Partnerships - GoNoodle
  3. Cultivating an Edtech Mindset for Transformative School Programs
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    John Amenson
    John Amenson, Manager Academic Operations & Innovation - Houston ISD
  4. Neurodivergent & Thriving: The Power of Esports
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Esports Leaders
    Julie Mavrogeorge
    Julie Mavrogeorge, Esports Consultant - Jdogmav Consulting, Cleverlike Studios, Inc
  5. Play to Stay: Increasing School Attendance Through Gaming Technology Integration
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Heidi Albin
    Heidi Albin, Educator, Curriculum Author - Various: Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Milken Educator, Ute
  6. Soft Skills: The Critical Piece for a Culture of Wellness
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Lisa Riegel
    Lisa Riegel, Chief Academic Officer - JAKAPA, LLC
  7. Successfully Implementing Scholastic Esports: What You Need To Know
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Kristy Custer
    Kristy Custer, President Esports Innovation - Generation Esports
  8. Supporting our English Language Learners
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    Shane' Beauford
    Shane' Beauford, VP of Learning Design and Equity - IDE Corp
  9. The Growing Challenge of Poor Student Attendance
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Richard Hughes
    Richard Hughes, Education Innovation Consultant - PowerSchool
09:00 AM
  1. Breaking Barriers: A Journey to Equitable Access for Special Education & Technology Leadership
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Nicole Brentlinger
    Nicole Brentlinger, Special Ed Director - Assistive Tech - Special School District of St Louis County
    Doug Austin
    Doug Austin, Special Ed Director - Assistive Tech - Special School District of St Louis County
  2. Designing Career Pathways of Learning - Curriculum, Communication, Coherence
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Jill Hlavacek
    Jill Hlavacek, Director of Innovation & Learning - Naperville Community Unit School District 203
  3. Ensuring Equitable Access: Navigating the District Digital Tool Review Process
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Ann Laber Anders
    Ann Laber Anders, Supervisor of Library Media Programs and Instructional Technology - Washington County Public Schools
  4. Exploring Student Data Privacy and Data Ethics: A Tabletop Experience
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Jim Siegl
    Jim Siegl, Senior Technologist - Future of Privacy Forum
  5. Google Workspace Admin Roundtable
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • IT Leaders
    Destiny Wagner
    Destiny Wagner, Owner/Consultant - EdTech Nerds
    Kristofer Thurston
    Kristofer Thurston, Director of Technology - John Paul II High School
  6. Launching Tomorrow’s Cyber Workforce
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Matthew Miller
    Matthew Miller, Director of Innovation - Butler County Educational Service Center
    Paul Otten
    Paul Otten, Superintendent - Beavercreek City School District
  7. Tech for All: Uniting Our District Through Technology Planning & Data Collection
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    David Santos
    David Santos, Director of Information Technology - Mountain Lakes School District
  8. TN AP Access for ALL- Creating Equitable Access to Courses
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Elizabeth (Gina) Pavlovich
    Elizabeth (Gina) Pavlovich, Director Niswonger Online and AP Access for ALL - Niswonger Foundation
    Samatha DeBord
    Samatha DeBord, Assistant Director AP Access for ALL - Niswonger Foundation
    Jill Jaynes
    Jill Jaynes, Asst Director AP Access for ALL - Niswonger Foundation
    Janet Graham
    Janet Graham, Regional Relationship Specialist - Niswonger Foundation
    Chris Dotson
    Chris Dotson, Asst Director AP Access for ALL - Niswonger Foundation
  9. Unlocking Potential: Embracing Learner Variability by Empowering Student Success Through EdTech
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • District Leaders
    Lindsay Jones
    Lindsay Jones, CEO - CAST
    Beatriz Arnillas
    Beatriz Arnillas, Vice President of Product Management - 1EdTech Consortium, Inc.
    Dee Lanier
    Dee Lanier, Education Coach for Samsung; Lead Experience Designer - Lanier Learning
  10. Wanted: Teachers to be Assistant Principals
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Classroom Leaders
    David Levine
    David Levine, Principal - Meadowbrook Elementary
11:00 AM
  1. Beyond “Fake News”: Updated Strategies in Digital Literacy, Misinformation, and Bias Instruction
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Davina Sauthoff
    Davina Sauthoff, K12 State Library Media Specialist - Utah State Board of Education
  2. Empowering Critical Thinkers: Fostering Inquiry-Based Research Skills in the Era of AI
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Rachel Discko
    Rachel Discko, Technology Integration Specialist - Manchester High School
    Pamela Fontaine
    Pamela Fontaine, Library Media Specialist - Manchester High School
  3. Futuristic Foundations: Building Tomorrow’s Libraries with AI-Enhanced Instruction
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Tyler Hahn
    Tyler Hahn, Director - Cherokee Public Library
  4. It IS Rocket Science!: NASA Lands in Your Classroom
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Kellyanne Burbage
    Kellyanne Burbage, Librarian (retired) - Charleston County School District
  5. Making Elementary Library the “Learning Fun Zone”
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Denise George
    Denise George, Elementary Librarian Media Specialist - Charleston Elementary STEAM Academy
  6. Social Emotional Learning in the Library
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Josh Stumpenhorst
    Josh Stumpenhorst, Learning Commons Director - Naperville Community School District 203
  7. Spark Curiosity: Bringing STEM & Computer Science to Life with Engaging Books!
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Benjamin Hurley
    Benjamin Hurley, EdTech Coach - Washington County Public Schools
  8. Strategic Leadership for Equitable Education: Innovating Curriculum, Cultivating Positive Culture, and Fostering Student-Centered
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • School Leaders
    Regine Philippeaux
    Regine Philippeaux, Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Attest Education
  9. Turning a Traditional Library in a Learning Commons
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Erin Moyer
    Erin Moyer, Library Department Chair for The St. Paul's Schools - St Paul's School for Girls
  10. Using Investigative Journalism to Understand the Community Impact of AI
    EXPO HALL LEADERSHIP ROUND TABLES: BOOTH 3386
    60 mins
    • Library Leaders
    Victoria Pasquantonio
    Victoria Pasquantonio, Education Producer - PBS NewsHour
    Jean Darnell
    Jean Darnell, Librarian - The School District of Philadelphia

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