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Java Jet Coffee Truck!
7:00-8:15
Java Jet Coffee Truck
Stop by the coffee truck (located in the front of the building) for a selection of coffee, lattes, sodas, and breakfast treats!
They take cash and Credit Cards
Opening Keynote
8:00 - 9:00
Brett Salakas
SESSION
ONE
ONE
9:10 - 9:55
Each session is a choose your own adventure. Look through the diverse choices and attend the presentation you are most interested in!
SESSION
TWO
TWO
10:05 - 10:50
Each session is a choose your own adventure. Look through the diverse choices and attend the presentation you are most interested in!
iROOM
11:00 - 11:30
This is a great opportunity to get together with your DLS or other like minded educators and debrief from the morning "missions"
LUNCH & LIVE MUSIC
11:30-12:45
Come and enjoy some great food trucks, including Soda Shack, Kurbside Sweets, Texas Mac Shack, Mi Kocina, Nirvana Burger, and, Llano Cubano
Live music by: Drew Cypert-One Man Band
SESSION
THREE
THREE
1:00 - 1:45
Each session is a choose your own adventure. Look through the diverse choices and attend the presentation you are most interested in!
SESSION
FOUR
FOUR
1:55 - 2:40
Each session is a choose your own adventure. Look through the diverse choices and attend the presentation you are most interested in!
iROOM
2:45 - 3:00
This is a great opportunity to get together with your DLS or other like minded educators and debrief from the morning "missions"
Closing Keynote
3:05 - 3:50
Carl Hooker
Featured Presenters
Brett Salakas
Teacher I Speaker I Poet I Author
Author of international bestselling book A MAMMOTH Lesson: Teaching in the Digital Age
Newly appointed as the HP Education Ambassador for Australia.
International keynote speaker, author, the founder of #aussieED and the co-founder of both the
ED Poets Society and #TheWalkingED. An experienced teacher and leader who, over the past 20+ years, has taught in South East Asia and Australia. Passionately committed to turning educational theory into real classroom practice.
*NGS Superannuation Australia, 2017 Teaching Award!
My mantra is CONNECTION, COLLABORATION and INSPIRATION.
*NGS Superannuation Australia, 2017 Teaching Award!
My mantra is CONNECTION, COLLABORATION and INSPIRATION.
Twitter- @MRsalakas
Carl Hooker
Carl Hooker has been a part of a strong educational shift with technology integration since becoming an educator. During his 23 years in education he has had a wide range of roles, from teacher to Virtualization Coordinator to Director of Innovation, he’s always had one common belief – the kids need to drive their own learning. He realizes the challenges in our current educational institutions and meets them head on. As Director of Innovation and Digital Learning at Eanes ISD, he has helped spearhead the launch the LEAP program (Learning & Engaging through Access and Personalization), which put one-to-one iPads in the hands of all K-12 students in his 8000-student district. His unique blend of educational background, technical expertise, and humor make him a successful driving force for this change.
Follow him on twitter @mrhooker and his blog: http://hookedoninnovation.com or reach out to him on his website: http://carlhooker.com
Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
Dr. Matthew X. Joseph is currently the Director of Evaluation, Supervision, Mentoring, and Hiring in Brockton Public Schools. He is also the CEO of X-Factor EDU consulting and publishing. Experiences such as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, elementary school principal, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist have provided Matt with incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning and led to nationally published articles and opportunities to speak at multiple state and national events. His master's degree is in special education and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Boston College. He is the author of Power Of Connections: Connecting Educators, Cultivating Professional Learning Networks, & Redefining Educator Collaboration, Stronger Together: The Power of Connections in a School Community, co-author of Disrupt The Status Quo, and co-author of Modern Mentoring, Reimagining Mentorship in Education.
Follow him on Twitter @matthewxjoseph, visit his website at xfactor.link He is the author of three books focused on collaboration in education.
Kristen Brooks
Kristen Brooks is a Technology Specialist in the Cherokee County School District, an Educational Consultant, Featured Speaker, Content Creator and a Keynote Presenter. She is a veteran teacher of 27 years with the last 17 years exclusively in educational technology & instructional technology coaching. She loves empowering students to create content, to show what they know & encouraging teachers to create standards-based lesson plans incorporating innovative technology strategies to engage students into their learning process. Ms. Brooks is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, an Adobe Creative Educator, an Adobe Education Leader, an Apple Learning Coach, a Minecraft global mentor, a Professional Learning Specialist with NCCE and works with several EdTech companies as a Teacher Mentor. She has stated, “I am very blessed to spend most of my time with students in classrooms encouraging and supporting teachers to become the facilitator of learning.” Kristen is an avid traveler & photo taker who loves live music with chips & guacamole.
To learn more about Kristen Brooks and her FOREDU platform please follow her on LinkedIn & Twitter @KristenBrooks77 or contact her at http://www.kristenbrooks.net
Brianna Hodges
Brianna Hodges is committed to helping educators positively transform the story of school. Pulling from her experiences as a marketing & PR executive, English teacher, district and central office administrator, Bri shares how story serves as the foundation of learning, the cornerstone of culture, and the catalyst to transformation.
Having learned, listened, and led in classrooms and central administration since 2009, Bri is widely recognized for her superpower for storytelling, capacity for connection, and commitment to empathy and equity.
Noted for her innovative approach to learning, Bri has received many distinctions including K12 Administrator to Watch (2018) and Texas EdTech of the Year (2017). She serves as national advisor and faculty member for Future Ready Schools©.
Twitter- @FutureReadyCoach
www.briannahodges.com
Tyler Trammel
Tyler Trammel has been a Technology Learning coach with Fort Worth ISD for the last four years. Before that, he taught middle school science as well spent some time in the coaching ranks and even teaching at the elementary level. He doesn’t claim to have all the answers but likes to think he knows where to look or at least fake it till he makes it. Tyler is a human, avid hydrator, fan of space (outer and personal), and strives to pet all the dogs.
@Tyler_Teacher
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