Melanie Acevedo
Personalized Learning Instructional Specialist
Melrose Public Schools
As a former 4th grade teacher and having served as a coach for the past 6 years, I've seen so many great teaching practices in action. I am a co-facilitator for our Elementary First Year Educator program. I have a passion for ensuring all students can meet their full potential through personalized learning practices. This year remote learning has brought not only challenges, but some excellent opportunities for us to learn and grow together as a district.
@MAcevedo_04
Chantei Alves
Early Childhood Inclusion Teachers
Boston Public Schools
Chantei Alves is a 7th year Boston Public Schools Early Childhood Inclusion Teacher at the Young Achievers K-8 School in Mattapan. She holds a Master’s in Education from Northeastern University and will be attending Lesley University’s Moderate Disabilities Master’s program in Summer 2021 as an Angela Wilkins scholarship recipient. Chantei is a teacher leader and a second Boston Teachers Union building representative. She is passionate about equitable and engaging education, more specifically inclusion, culturally responsive education, authentic family involvement and supporting other educators to reach all students academically, socially and emotionally. She is a member of several school district and state committees, including the NAACP Boston chapter, Boston Network for Black Student Achievement (BNBSA) and the Massachusetts Reading Association (MRA) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She also currently serves as the Black Educators Alliance of Massachusetts (B.E.A.M.). In May of 2020, it was announced that her passion and dedication to her school, district and union made her the recipient of the 2020 AFT Massachusetts Distinguished Service Award.
@iTeachOwls
Beth Barra
Teacher
East Bridgewater Public Schools
Beth Barra is a 4th-grade teacher and has been at the East Bridgewater Public Schools for eleven years. She is passionate about education, her students, technology, + incorporating STEAM into her ELA lessons. Beth is a certified Mindfulness Instructor and is an SEL enthusiast. When she's not teaching, Beth is most likely working on rebuilding her vintage camper with her family. Connect with her on Instagram @fancactusinfourth!
@mrs__barra
Jen Bassett
Reading Specialist
Medfield Public Schools
As a mom and an educator, Jen is inspired by young learners every day. Through joyful, engaging experiences, she hopes to help foster a lifelong love of literacy. She spent eight years teaching second grade and has been a reading specialist for six years. She believes in the power of connections...connections with children, with texts, and with the world. These connections are facilitated through innovative uses of technology. She is grateful for collaborative connections that support her as she continually adjusts her practice to best meet the needs of diverse students.
Sandra Beck
French Teacher
New Heights Charter School of Brockton
Meet Sandra Beck, a French teacher who takes every opportunity to incorporate new and exciting experiences in her classroom for her students! Known to think outside of the box, Sandra’s primary motivation in everything she does is the benefit of her students. “I always think of my own experiences as a child, she said. “I lived and attended school in France from middle school through college, and everyone was required to take a technology class.” stated Beck. This has shaped her views of learning with technology and its importance in her classroom. (From “MassCUE Featured Educator” December 2019 article)
@teachnlearnn
Ela Ben-Ur
Adjunct Associate Professor & Founder
Olin College & Innovators' Compass
Ela Ben-Ur has worked and co-experimented deeply with organizations and educators interested in design thinking since 2012. The focus of her present experimentation is Innovators' Compass (http://innovatorscompass.org/): 5 questions that move us forward, distilled from many different practices, in many graphic and online formats which have been used from preschools to universities, global conferences and rural communities.
Ela worked 13 prior years at renowned innovation firm IDEO. Her design practice and leadership at IDEO spanned diverse industries, geographies and sectors. She went on to co-found IDEO’s Leadership Studio for developing project leaders, coach teams and facilitate for clients.
Ela has taught courses from product design to life design at Olin since 2007. She has offered workshops through MIT (her alma mater), Sloan, Babson, Dartmouth and Harvard, and at venues from SXSW EDU to the National Science Teachers’ Association, AIGA, International Development Design Summit, and US Conference on AIDS.
Ela earned BS (1997) and MS (1999) in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. As a research assistant in the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Haptics Group, she developed a force-feedback laparoscopic surgery simulator that has been patented and displayed at the MIT Museum.
Her daughters are her inspiration.
@elabenur
Caroline Berz
History Teacher
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Caroline Berz has been an educator for over a decade in the Boston area and currently teaches in the History Department at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School where she teaches World History and an elective called Women and Gender Studies.
Megan Bounit
Director of Academic Technology
The Park School Brookline
Megan Bounit is an educator and lifelong learner who is committed to supporting equity and inclusion in school communities and is passionate about technology, education, and leadership. She has spent the past seventeen years working at the intersection of technology and education. She currently serves as the Director of Technology for Academic Programs at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School. Before joining PHA she worked at Park School in Brookline, MA; Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, MA; and King School in Stamford, CT. Megan has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Bryn Mawr College and a master's degree in Technology in Education from Lesley University. Megan also had the opportunity to work as a member of the Scratch Team in the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. Megan was chosen by Global Online Academy to be a member of their 2017-2018 inaugural Learning Design Coaches Cohort, was a Community Teaching Assistant for the MIT EdX course “Launching Innovation in Schools: XQ Edition,” and was selected by MassCUE to be a Social Media Ambassador at their 2017 annual conference. Megan is a KIBO Ambassador, a certified Flipgrid Educator, a 3rd year certified Seesaw Ambassador, a certified Common Sense Educator, and a Certified GoGuardian Educator and Admin. Megan was selected by School Reform Initiative to be a member of their SRI Leadership Academy Inaugural Cohort 2019-2020 and is currently participating in her second year-long SRI leadership cohort. Megan has presented at AISNE, MassCUE, and ISTE and has been published in SmartBrief, eSchoolNews and Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, ACM SIGCSE. https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganhaddadi/
Paula Boylan
Occupational Therapist,
Mansfield Public Schools
I have been a practicing pediatric Occupational Therapist for the past 30 years, working in a variety of settings including pediatric rehabilitation, specialized day schools, and finally landing at the Mansfield Public Schools in 1999. Early in my career, I recognized the value and benefits of the use of technology to help to level the playing field for all of the clients I was working with. In the early 90’s I was a member of the Assistive Technology Team at Franciscans Children’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Brighton, MA and since that time, have continued to grow and expand my knowledge and understanding of the impact that technology can have on a wide variety of persons with varying abilities. In 2016, I earned a Master of Education degree in Educational Technology from Framingham State University. . This degree allowed me to build on my skills of assessing individuals’ strengths and weaknesses and using that assessment to match those areas with appropriate tools to facilitate independence and apply that knowledge to an educational setting. Since achieving that degree, I have worked as the building technology assistant for our K-2 building, helping to facilitate the integration of technology into the classroom for both staff and students.
In my other job, I am the mother to 2 grown daughters, one of whom is a practicing speech and language pathologist, and one of whom is studying to be a Physician Assistant at Springfield College. My husband and I are novice beekeepers and when I am not helping tend to the bees, I love to read (for pleasure) and craft.
@Pookieboy37
Diane Brancazio
Instructor
Massachusetts Institute of Tec
Diane is passionate about transforming education within existing traditional schools, helping the students and teachers of today. She supports teachers in becoming facilitators of student-centered hands-on learning, and creating a school culture of experimentation, collaboration, self-direction, and joy in learning.
At MIT Diane develops and leads workshops for teachers integrating Maker/STEM into their regular curriculum and in using Makerspaces to engage and empower students. She maintains the Edgerton Center Student Project Lab / Makerspace for the MIT community and regularly supervises undergraduate students on projects that support the K12 MakerLab initiative and personal research. Diane also co-teaches a popular freshman advising seminar entitled “Engineering, Art, and Science."
Working as a product design consultant at several engineering companies, Diane honed her skills in creative problem solving, project management, and fabrication. She went into education as a career after serving as an instructor for summer programs at the Edgerton Center. She has now returned with 15 years of experience in teaching technology and engineering design, computer science, and general science in public middle and high-school classrooms.
Her formal technical training includes a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Princeton University and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. She taught Engineering and Computer Science in public high and middle schools for 15 years before returning to MIT.
@k12maker
Leo Brehm
CTO
Cape Cod Collaborative
Leo Brehm, CatchOn’s product manager, is a career school CIO for public schools serving education for over 22 years. Leo has supported education in a variety of roles, including a technology support specialist, instructional technology specialist, network administrator, director of technology, CIO/CTO and adjunct professor in four districts and a higher education institution. He spent most of his career as CIO/CTO with the Sharon and Newton Public Schools in Massachusetts. As a product manager Leo is actively involved in the design and development of CatchOn. Currently, he is leading the development of CatchOn’s learning analytics platform and helping districts leverage next-generation learning data to personalize the learning experience for their learners.
@leobrehm
Jessica Brittingham
English Teacher
Dartmouth High School
Jessica Brittingham grew up in Mission Viejo, California, and moved to Boston for college in 1997. Mrs. Brittingham attended California State University Fullerton from 1996-1997, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UMass Boston in 2000. She then went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Professional Writing from UMass Dartmouth in 2007. In her thirteen years of secondary teaching experience, Mrs. Brittingham has grown to love project-based learning, and has continued to develop her skills in Instructional Technology. She is a Level 2 Certified Google Educator, and plans to begin working on advanced graduate study in Educational Leadership in the near future. She is the proud mother of 2 girls, Rowan and Harper, and the proud-stepmother of 3 boys, Christopher, Matthew, and Zachary. In addition to education, Jessica is passionate about music, reading, and crystals.
@jsbrittingham
Ellen Brooks
Teacher & Professional Development Facilitator/Coordinator
Monroe Public Schools & The NEA
Ellen Brooks is a teacher with classroom experience in lower and upper elementary levels. She began her career in Ann Arbor, MI after graduating from Eastern Michigan University and also has her masters degree from Michigan State University with specializations in literacy. While in Ann Arbor she helped facilitate a professional development program for teachers interested in incorporating technology in their day-to-day classrooms as well as building understanding for pedagogical models about blended learning. Now teaching 6th grade in Monroe, MI Ellen also works with the Teacher Quality program through the NEA to provide and organize professional development webinars across the country.
@boldinbrooks
Mary Lou Buell
Technology Integration Specialist
Weymouth Public Schools
Mary Lou Buell is a technology integration specialist for the Weymouth Public Schools. She began her career in education as a social studies teacher at Weymouth High School. Mary Lou is also the devoted wife of a business owner, and mother of four children: two enrolled in public school in Duxbury, one a student at Seton Hill University, and one an officer in the United States Coast Guard.
@MsBuell
Monica Burns
EdTech Consultant
Class Tech Tips, LLC
Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum Consultant, author and former New York City public school teacher. She works with schools and organizations around the world to support PreK-20 educators with thoughtful technology integration. Monica’s website ClassTechTips.com and Easy EdTech Podcast helps educators place “tasks before apps” by promoting deeper learning with technology.
@classtechtips
Laura Cahill
Assistant Tech Director
Worcester Public Schools
Laura is a district technology coach in Worcester Public Schools, co-chair of the MassCUE Professional Development Committee, and the leader of Google Educator Group Massachusetts. She is also a Google Certified Trainer and ISTE Certified Educator with a passion for professional learning and curriculum development.
@engageducate
Christy Callahan
Reading specialist
Medfield schools
Christy s passionate about reading, books, integrating technology to enhance learning, and above all, empowering students and teachers. She has taught for 19 years - seven years as a classroom teacher, in 12 years as a reading specialist. She’s also a professor at Providence College. Most importantly, she is a mom and wife. She thrives on learning new things and incorporating innovative ideas into her teaching in every day life. Collaborating with others, exploring new ideas, and finding the joy in learning motivates her as an educator. She’s continually seeking ways to enrich her practice.
@Cals318
Anita Cellucci
Library Teacher
Westborough High School
ANITA CELLUCCI is the School librarian at Westborough High School, Westborough, MA. where she is also the K-12 Library Department head. As a Teaching Lecturer for Plymouth State University, NH she teaches an online course for children’s and young adult literature with a focus on social justice and diversity in the library. Anita is currently a Director at Large on the AASL Board of Directors, past MSLA Advocacy Co-chair as well as a past President of the Massachusetts School Library Association. She is a Guided Inquiry Design Practitioner and has published a chapter, “Using Inquiry Tools to Activate Reflection and Assess Student Learning” in the book Guided Inquiry Design in Action: High School. Anita has also published articles in publications such as School Library Journal, Teacher Librarian and was a monthly columnist for School Library Connection’s “Full Voice”. She is the recipient of the MSLA Service Award 2017, Peggy Hallisey Leadership Award 2020 and AASL Social Media Superstar Finalist, 2018, Social Justice Defender Category. For her work in relation to mental health and social-emotional learning she was named a 2019 LJ Mover & Shaker and received the School Librarian of the Year 2016 Co-Finalist Award. https://linktr.ee/anitacellucci
@Anita Cellucci
Chey Cheney
Middle School Teacher
Toronto District School Board
Chey Cheney is a middle school teacher with 20 years of teaching experience, originally from Ottawa, Ontario. He currently teaches English and Physical Education in the north Toronto area, and does lots of coaching and leadership work with students in the school. Along with his former teaching partner Pav Wander, Chey co-hosts a podcast called “The Staffroom Podcast,” as well as a live educational music radio show on VoicEd Radio called, “The Drive.”
@StaffPodcast
Leticia Citizen
i4Coach
Hawthorne School
Leticia Citizen has begun her 21st year as an educator. She has taught Kindergarten (2 years), First Grade (7 years), and Fifth Grade (9 years). This is her third year as an i4Coach at Hawthorne School. She uses many instructional tools to impactfully educate, with a particular interest in technology-enhanced teaching and global connections. As a result, she currently and effectively implements many applications and programs available to teachers, helping augment their student's learning, modernizing traditional classroom methods. Leticia is an educator who loves to challenge, engage, and make life-long connections with students and teachers.
Leticia also dedicates her life to social justice and providing professional development for educators and administrators. Collaborating with members of her PLN, Equity In Action was born, an organization looking at who is missing and present in educational spaces, acknowledging where diversity is lacking, and tracking the data behind why. As educators who value learning from the experience and ideas of diverse voices, we recognize the importance of creating welcoming spaces that allow ALL people to feel welcomed and valued. In addition to Equity In Action, Leticia, with Dr. Toutoule Nyoya and Cicely Day, have created Tech.Teach.Grow, LLC. Providing high quality professional development to teachers and administrators, Tech.Teach.Grow, LLC use technology as a tool in tandem with proven research based teaching and learning methodology to deliver our services to our clients.
Leticia shares how she integrates various digital platforms and tech tools with teachers at numerous CUE-affiliate conferences around California and Nevada. She also has presented on these same topics at numerous national conferences over the last several years, most notably NSTA (2018), NCFL (2016 & 2017), NCTE (2018 & 2019), TCEA (2018, 2019, & 2020), FETC (2019 & 2020) and returning to ISTE (2017, 2018, & 2019).
Leticia currently serves as an ambassador and trainer for a variety of digital tools including Edmodo, Seesaw, Nearpod, Wakelet, PenPal Schools, Newsela, and Flipgrid. She is also a Level 1 Google Certified Educator and a returning Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.
@CitiCoach
Laurie Clement
Teacher
Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
Grade 8 Virtual Teacher -St. Isidore of Seville
Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
* lifelong learner, intrigued by global learning opportunities, Google Education Trainer, Google Certified Teacher ATL14 , proud Canadian
@llclement
Ann Coates
teacher
Hanover Public Schools
So many interests, so little time! For 24 years Ann has served as a social studies teacher in Hanover. As a Google for Education Certified Trainer, one of Ann’s greatest passions is helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. Her blog anncoates.org and podcast InspireK12 offer information on the blended classroom, innovative digital learning, and good old fashion teacher chat. Currently, she teaches AP Psychology, face to face and online, and world history. You can connect with her on Twitter at @psych225.
@psych225
Sean Coffron
Instructional Technology Training Specialist
Manassas City Public Schools
Dr. Sean Coffron has served as an educator with Manassas City Public Schools for nineteen years, including six years as an administrator and instructional technologist. Having earned a PhD in Educational Leadership and an MBA, his research interested include professional learning and evaluation of staff development. He has offered presentations and workshops on the implementation of instructional technology strategies to promote student and staff engagement, including topics such as digital footprint, learning management systems, 1:1 implementation, and electronic professional learning communities.
@Sean Coffron
Annie Cohn
District Technology Coach
Worcester Public Schools
Annie Cohn is a district technology coach and former elementary school educator in the Worcester Public Schools. Annie is a graduate of Clark University and continues to work with their education department co-teaching graduate courses and running a summer partnership program for students. Laura is a Google Certified Trainer,a leader of GEG Massachusetts, and working on her ISTE certification. Annie is passionate about community engagement in education and creating a more equitable education system. This is punctuated by her work chairing the Worcester Public Schools’ Techquity Committee. She is an active teacher researcher and deeply invested in improving students’ educational experience. You can find her on Twitter at @ed_tech_family.
@ed_tech_family
Liz Colantuonio
Special Education
Greenfield Community Virtual School
Liz Colantuonio is an educator with an undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education from Wheelock College and a Masters in Education from Emmanuel College in Educational Technology. She has over 25 years of classroom teaching experience with 16 of those years working as a Digital Learning Specialist in Westford, Massachusetts. She is now teaching at the Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School where she is a Special Education Teacher for K-3 students. Additionally, she works as an adjunct instructor for the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) in New Hampshire where she teaches Technology courses (Social Media, Learning in a Digital World, Technology 4&5) and Family Consumer Science (Early Childhood, Parenting) classes at the Elementary, High School and Adult Education levels. She also works as an adjunct faculty member at Granite State College, in the School of Education, where she teaches Strategies for Teaching Science to both undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students.
@Liz Colantuonio
Maura Condon
Grade 5 Teacher
Medfield
From Boston, MA
Graduate of Boston College (BA in Education and M.Ed in Curriculum Instruction)
Teacher in Medfield (Grade 5) for 7 years
Constance M Cook
Teaching Associate/General/Vocal Music Specialist
Department of Music and Dance, University of Massachusetts, Amherst/Norwood, Ma Public Schools
Constance M. Cook is completing her second year of doctoral studies in music education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she is privileged to be a Teaching Associate.She is on leave from her position teaching music to 13 kindergarten classes and grades 1/2 music. She holds an MA in Critical and Creative Thinking from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a BM and a music teaching license from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She is a singer and instrumentalist in folk duo Little Blue Heron which makes music with children and adults. She writes poetry when she has time!
@cmcook
Dorothy Corbiere
Teacher
The Meadowbrook School Of Weston
I am a long-time teacher with a master's degree in Elementary Education and an MAT in math. At the moment I am teaching mostly math, but working hard to integrate science and technology into the math realm. School keeps me busy, but I have lots of hobbies and love anything outdoors. Family keep me busy with 4 grandchildren down the street who always need a ride somewhere, help with homework, or just someone to play ping pong with! A long-time teacher is a life-long learner and that is me.
Molly Cotter
Inclusion Specialist
Norwood Public Schools
Molly Cotter is a special education teacher in grades 4-5 at the Balch Elementary School in the Norwood Public Schools.
@MollyCotter
Josh Cristiano
Academic Facilitator
Melrose Public Schools
With a focus on personalized and digital learning, Josh has been an Academic Facilitator for 8 years at Melrose Public Schools.
Natalie Croteau
Technology Systems Coordinator
Littleton Public Schools
As a proud Technology. Systems Coordinator at Littleton Public schools, I love the evolving landscape of Technology. I have worked for LPS since the Fall of 2012. Prior to LPS, I was a Trainer/Training Manager for New Horizons CLC of MA, IN, and OH. I am a certified K-6 teacher in MA and PK-8 in Maine.
@Natalie_Croteau
Libby Curran
Special Educator
Plainfield Elementary School
I am a Special Educator and App Developer. Passionate about teaching reading, I have won numerous awards for my work in the field of early literacy including the United Nations Best Practices Award, Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical Fellowship, and a People Magazine Teacher of the Year Award. I was the recipient of the International Literacy Foundation 2015 Grand Prize for Technology and Reading for my innovative iPad app: Reading Train, Full STEAM Ahead Books, Songs and Games. Most recently, I am a 4.0 Schools Fellow, implementing a pilot program in New Hampshire elementary schools.
@readingbuds
Kristin Daley Conti
7th Grade Science Teacher
Tantasqua Junior High
Kristin is a seventh grade, Level 1 - Google Certified Educator, Lead Science Teacher, at Tantasqua Junior High School, a regional school in central Massachusetts. She has been in the classroom for over 20 years. Kristin is a member of MassCue and a first time presenter at this conference. She has facilitated many professional development opportunities in her own district, and has presented at the USM Summer Spark Conference in Milwaukee, WI. Kristin follows both the #tlap (Teach Like A Pirate) and #ditchbook (Ditch That Textbook) hashtags, and co-moderates the #scitlap (Science Teach Like A Pirate) Twitter Chat, every Wednesday at 8:30 EST. She considers herself an educational pirate, a ditcher, and an ed-tech tinkerer.
@daleyscience
Barbara Deeley
Innovation Specialist Teacher
Howe Manning School
is centered around Design Thinking, and inspired by John Spencer's and A.J. Juliani's LAUNCH framework.
@beedeeleyHM
Beth Dichter
Teacher
Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Beth Dichter has been engaged in teaching students from preK thru high school for close to 20 years. She has taught students science, technology skills, computational thinking and computer science, as well as provided a range of workshops for teachers in many fields. This year she and her co-presenter will be looking at how we can best use Social Emotional Learning strategies for students in Grade I - 8 (with a focus more on the K-5 students).
@bethdichter
Christine Donoghue
Library Technology Teacher/ Media Specialist
Billerica Public Schools
My name is Christine Donoghue. I teach at a K-4 elementary school in the town I grew up in. My class is treated as a “Special” and it is a combination of technology and library class, which we call LITE. I am a remote teacher for 20-21 and I have K-7. I have been journaling about remote experiences.
My background is that I was a corporate trainer, teaching people how to use Microsoft Office for more than 20 years. I have been teaching children for 12 years now, and we are a Google Apps district.
I have my MBA from Bentley McCallum Graduate School of Business. I finished my Masters of Education in Instructional Technology, at Lesley University in 2013. I am Google Certified Level 2.
I gave a workshop at MassCUE in 2013 about Sketchup and Augmented Reality. In 2016, I presented on AR and VR at MassCUE and at NPEN. I also presented “Teaching History and Geography Online” in 2016. In 2017, I presented the workshop “Your Taxes Already Paid for This.” In 2019, I presented at the Christa McAuliffe Technology Conference on Breakouts. My favorite thing to do is find free resources, or amazing shortcuts that save you time! I presented a version of this presentation to over 500 teachers in my district September 2020!
@techteacher1349
Tara Draper
Library Technology Teacher
East Falmouth Elementary School
Tara has been the Library Technology Teacher at East Falmouth Elementary School for the past eight years. She has a "small yet mighty" makerspace in her library, that has been primarily funded through grants. When she is not in school, Tara likes to go to the beach, read books, enjoy concerts, and spend time with her family and friends.
@taracdraper
Sharon Edwards
Clinical Faculty/ Lecturer
College of Education University of Massachusetts
Sharon A. Edwards, Ed.D, is a clinical faculty member in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Before joining the University, she taught primary grades for 32 years at a public elementary school in Amherst, Massachusetts. She was the 1989 recipient of the national Good Neighbor Award for Innovation and Excellence in Education given by the State Farm Insurance Companies and the National Council of Teachers of English.
Maura Egan
Grade 8 English Teacher/Practicum Coordinator
Shrewsbury Public Schools
Maura Egan is an 8th grade English teacher and a Pre-Practicum Coordinator for Shrewsbury Public Schools. She has been teaching for 15 years. Maura is a co-founder of Equity Work! Educators, a group that works to help fellow educators actively dismantle systemic racism within schools. In addition, she is the creator and moderator of the IDEA Club (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Awareness) for students. Maura earned her BA in English from Providence College and her MAT in English from Fitchburg State University. Additionally, Maura earned an Equity Certificate from the Leading Equity Center. Maura is a member of the Shrewsbury Public Schools Coalition for Equity and Antiracism and a member of the Town of Shrewsbury’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.
@meganelateach
Bethany Emery
District Technology Coach
Worcester Public Schools
This is my 6h year as a district wide Technology Coach for the Worcester Public Schools.
@Bethany Emery
Cheryl Farley
Assistive Technology Consultant
Adaptech Consulting
As an Assistive Technology Consultant for 10 years,, my goal is to empower and inspire students, educators, and families on how to utilize technology in their lives. Some of my roles as an Assistive Technology Specialist are:
-Provide evaluations and consultations to assist the team in identifying Assistive Technology tools that will provide equitable access to the curriculum
-Collaborate with educators on creating technology integration plans
-Model the use of Assistive Technology in the classroom and home settings
-Create and provide relevant professional development sessions for all learners. I have presented nationally at ATIA and Closing the Gap. I have presented regionally at The Assistive Technology Conference of New England, Stonehill College, and at various Grade K-12 districts.
@Adaptechcf
Michael Fauteux
Executive Director
GiveThx
Michael Fauteux. Ed.M., is the Executive Director and cofounder of the nonprofit GiveThx, a program that strengthens wellbeing and social-emotional skills using gratitude science. Mike is a 20-year educator committed to increasing equity in education. Prior to GiveThx he served as the Director of Innovation at Leadership Public Schools in Oakland, California, managing personalized learning, practice prototyping, and professional development. His past experience includes co-creating multiple edtech tools and working as an academic dean and master mathematics teacher.
@mikefauteux
Erin Fisher
District-Wide Technology Integration
East Bridgewater Public Schools
After teaching in the classroom since 2005, Erin Fisher became Technology Integration Facilitator (PreK-12) for the East Bridgewater Public Schools, a 1:1 Google Reference District, in 2016. She has presented at the MassCUE conferences, Bridgewater State University, Medfield DLD, GooglePalooza and leads professional development in East Bridgewater focusing on integrating technology in the classroom. Erin teaches two graduate courses on Technology Integration as well through the Plymouth County Education Association. She is a Google Certified Trainer, certified Pear Deck Coach, Kami Hero, and Wakelet Ambassador. She is Co-Chair the Communications Committee and an Awards Committee member. Erin holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Rhode Island College, and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instructional Technology from Framingham State University.
@MrsErinFisher
Joanna Flynn
Teacher
GCVS
Joanna Flynn obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She received her Masters in Elementary Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She has her Virtual Teacher Specialization Certificate from UC Irvine Extension. She has over 17 years of teaching experience in both private and public schools as well as being an adjunct instructor for the School of Education at Eastern Nazarene College. She is currently working at Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School as a second-grade teacher.
Erin Foley
Digital Literacy Specialist
Hanover Public Schools
Erin Foley is the Digital Literacy Specialist at Hanover Middle School in Hanover, MA, and is a professional development course instructor for MassCUE and the Massachusetts Teacher's Association. Erin is also a Google Certified Educator and a Google for Education Certified Trainer. She has 14 years of experience as a classroom teacher with 11 of those years specifically in the field of instructional technology. Erin is a member of the Hanover Public Schools Technology Committee and believes that technology is a powerful tool in transforming the learning environment to meet the academic needs and interests of students. Erin has a M.A.T. degree from Quinnipiac University and holds 3 Massachusetts teaching licenses: Instructional Technology (K-12), Elementary (1-6), and Mathematics (5-8).
Prior to being Hanover Middle School's Digital Literacy Specialist, Erin taught instructional technology at the Galvin Middle School in Wakefield, MA and also taught in the Enfield Public Schools in Enfield, CT. She has experience teaching a variety of grade levels as well as providing technology professional development in a variety of areas.
@erinfoleyedtech
Christina Foley
Digital Literacy Coach
Acton Boxborough Regional High School
Christina Foley is a Digital Literacy Coach at Acton-Boxborough High School. She enjoys working with teachers and students to improve digital literacy and skills across the curriculum. She formerly taught business and technology courses to students in grades 7-12 at Millbury Junior/Senior High School. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Worcester State University in the Business Administration & Economics department.
@ABRHSTechCoach
Christen Foote
Grade 2 Teacher
Easton Public Schools
I teach second grade at Center Elementary School in Easton, Massachusetts. I love learning new things and finding new ways to engage my students.
@FooteMrs
Rayna Freedman
educator
Jordan/Jackson
Rayna Freedman is a 5th grade teacher at the Jordan/Jackson Elementary School in Mansfield, MA. She has taught grades 3-5 and is an ITS. Rayna has a B.S. in Education from the University of Vermont and a M.Ed in Educational Technology from Lesley University. She is working on her doctorate through Northeastern as she hopes to change the field of education some day. Rayna is President of MassCUE and has been presenting at the annual conference since 2010. She is a Google Level 2 certified educator, a BrainPOP certified educator, Flipgrid Ambassador, Fablevision Ambassador and Wakelet Ambassador. Rayna has presented for ISTE, Ed Tech Teacher, Tech and Learning, Medfield Digital Learning Day, FETC, BPLC, and BLC.
@rlfreedm
Jessica Garbowski
Technology Integration Specialist/ Teacher
Easton Public Schools
Jessica has been an educator for 13 years at the middle school level in everything ranging from 6th grade to ELA to Coding. Currently, she teaches Digital Literacy classes and also works as the Instructional Technology Specialist for the Easton Middle School. Jessica has taught graduate level courses, has presented at many conferences, and is a Google for Education Certified Trainer.
@MrsG_Techie
Tammy Garron
LMS/ITS
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School
Instructional Technology Specialist/Library Media Specialist, grades 9-12
@ethslibrary
Sai Gattupalli
Research Assistant
UMass Amherst
Sai is a Research Assistant in the College of Education at UMass Amherst. His research interests include intelligent tutoring systems, grade 6+ math instruction, web design and accessibility.
@gsat
Jessica Gilcreast
School Librarian
Bedford High School
I have been a school librarian for 13 years in both elementary and high school. Born and raised in Bedford, NH I am now the high school librarian in my hometown. There are many things I love about my role in the school but my favorite is collaborating with faculty and curating resources.
@jessgilcreast
Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles
Accessibility Accomplice
HillaryHelpsUlearn
Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles, Ph.D. ATP is an accessibility accomplice providing training, support, and consultation to organizations around Assistive Technology, Accessible Educational Materials, and Universal Design for Learning. She is passionate about ensuring that learning is inclusive and accessible for all learners in a way that makes sense for them. She is an Assistive Technology Specialist for RSU 21 in Kennebunk, Maine where she is grateful to “be paid to think differently” and supports inclusive learning practices through the intentional use of AT, AEM, and UDL. Hillary has written and spoken in various spaces around AT, AEM, and UDL. She is also an adjunct faculty member for the University Of New England’s graduate certification programs in inclusion, as well as the University of Maine at Farmington’s graduate programs in Special Education. Home is where her heart is in Saco, Maine with her husband, son, and stepson (who have both left the nest) and cats.
@jhillary_atp
Jill Graham
Life Science Teacher
Burlington High School
Jill Graham has been a member of the BHS Science Department for 17 years, teaching Biology and Environmental Science. Jill has her undergraduate degree in Biology from Pennsylvania State University, her masters degree in Education from Boston University, and recently completed a School Administration Program at Endicott College. Additionally, Jill is the director of the Simon Youth Academy at Burlington, an alternative education program at Burlington High School helping disenfranchised students earn their high school diploma
@JillMacGraham
Paige Graves
Instructional Technology Specialist
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Works at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (9-12) as an Instructional Technology Specialist.
Amy Gregory
Digital Learning Specialist
Ipswich Public Schools
Amy Gregory is the Digital Learning Specialist for the Ipswich Public Schools. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Hartford and a Masters in Education from the University of New England. She is a Google Certified Trainer and has a passion for the evolving role technology plays in education and the creative problem solving process of innovation
@Amy Gregory104
Marlena Gross-Taylor
Founder of EduGladiators
EduGladiators LLC
Marlena Gross-Taylor is the founder of EduGladiators and a nationally recognized ed leader with a proven track record of improving educational and operational performance through vision, strategic planning, leadership, and team building. A Nashville transplant originally from southern Louisiana, Marlena’s educational experience spans several states allowing her to have served K-12 students in both rural and urban districts. She has been recognized as a middle school master teacher and innovative administrator at the elementary, middle, high school and district levels. Because of her sound knowledge of both elementary and secondary education, Marlena has broad-based experience creating and implementing dynamic interactive programs to attain district goals while leveraging her flexibility, resourcefulness, and organizational and interpersonal skills to foster learning through a positive, encouraging environment.
Marlena’s professional development expertise has national attention and she serves as an AMLE middle school expert. She has also leveraged her past experience in corporate management to also include corporate training and leadership coaching in her repertoire of consulting services focused on culture, engagement and increased productivity. Marlena is a seasoned presenter keynoting conferences and delivering dynamic professional development sessions.
As a proud Louisiana State University alumnus, she is committed to excellence and believes all students can achieve. Follow Marlena on Twitter @mgrosstaylor or visit her websites: www.marlenataylor.com & www.edugladiators.com.
@mgrosstaylor
Brandon Hall
Director of Instructional Technology
Pembroke Public Schools
Brandon Hall is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Pembroke Public Schools. Prior to his current role, he was a high school social studies teacher for 15 years in Pembroke. Brandon has a BA in History and Education from Stonehill College, a MEd from UMass Boston, and a post-graduate certificate from The George Washington University in Educational Technology. He provides on-going professional development and support for teachers in Pembroke as well as at various conferences such as MassCUE, Googlepalooza, and ISTE. Brandon is a member of the Southeast, Cape and Islands Technology Administrators group, a Google Certified Trainer, and an Apple Certified Teacher as well as a Seesaw, Flipgrid, and iCivics ambassador. Brandon is also the host of MassCUE's Get a CUE Podcast and a MassCUE Champion. Follow him on Twitter @HallsHomework.
@HallsHomework
Deb Handfield
6th grade math teacher
Seekonk Public Schools
I am a 6th grade math teacher who loves to find new ways to engage students using technology! I have taught in Seekonk MA for 12 years but have been teaching for 16 years. I am a single mom, exercise fanatic and foodie.
@mshandfield11
Heather Hannon
Teacher
Frederick W. Hartnett Middle School
I have been teacher English in Blackstone-Millville School District for 9 years. Over the years I have mentored teachers, been a Team Leader, been advisor to multiple clubs, and coached the girls JV soccer team. Throughout my time at BMRSD I have married, purchased a new home, and introduced two little girls to our family. During my free time, I enjoy reading, refinishing furniture, cooking, and making crafts with my family.
@mrshannon_112
Patrick Hausammann
Supervisor of Instructional Technology
Clarke County Public Schools
Patrick Hausammann is a perpetual optimist and believer in the power of a #growthmindset to #failforward en route to creativity and innovation. He leads with empathy and believes in empowering others to accomplish their goals along the path to their individual greatness. Patrick is the founder of http://UnisonEDU.org, co-founder of #EdcampNSV and is also a G Suite for Edu Certified Innovator, Trainer, Educator I & II, Flipgrid SVA, Wakelet Ambassador, Common Sense Education Ambassador and more!
He has first-hand experience with edtech for PD, co-teaching, and student instruction. Check out at www.phausedu.com and @PHausEDU on Twitter.
@Patrick Hausammann
Marjorie Heim
6th Grade Science Teacher
Blake Middle School
6th Grade Science teacher, teach a class supporting STEM through an Exploration class.
@Marjorie C Heim
Katie Henry
Head of Partnerships, North America
Micro:bit Educational Foundation
Katie is a former classroom and STEAM teacher, licensed as school administrator and computer technology coach. She has trained thousands of educators worldwide to integrate physical computing and now works as the Head of Partnerships in North America for the Micro:bit Educational Foundation
@katiehenrydays
Diane Horvath
Tech Integration
Blake Middle School
Technology Integration Specialist/Makerspace, Microbit: Champion, and Masscue PathFinder
@techmostah
Amanda Hough
Technology, Engineering, Robotics Teacher
Mashpee Public Schools
Amanda Hough graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a Masters in Education K-12 Administration from American International College. She is currently a Teacher at Mashpee Middle High School in her sixteenth year. She teaches Technology, Engineering, Robotics, and Intro to Computer Science at the secondary level. Amanda has been recognized for her innovative efforts in STEM Education including in 2020 as a Teacher of Excellence for Technology and Engineering by ITEEA, in 2019 as the Massachusetts STEM Teacher of the Year, and the 2019 MassTEC Technology and Engineering Teacher of the Year. Her Technology and Engineering Program was recognized as a Program of Excellence Award Winner in 2019 by ITEEA. She is the VEX Robotics Competition Team Coach which is 20 strong and boasts a girl-powered group. She is the Vice President of MassTEC and a member of the following professional organizations ITEEA, NSTA, MassCUE, and ISTE. She has presented at the previous professional organization’s conferences on the following topics EPortfolios for Authentic Assessment of Project-Based Learning, SeaPerch ROVs for All 5th Graders, Cross Aged Student Teaching through Robotics, Computer Programming, and Electronics Maker Projects, Creating a Scalable Robotics Program, and Connecting Globally through Engineering Projects. Amanda truly believes in cross-age student teaching and collaborates frequently with teachers within her school district to create authentic learning experiences for all students. Amanda makes her home on Cape Cod with her husband Patrick, and four children Ryan, Sean, Ashlynn, and Brendan.
@amandahough6
Laura Hubert
Digital Learning Coach
Chelsea Public Schools
Laura is in her 17th year as an educator in the urban district of Chelsea, MA. After twelve years as a fourth-grade classroom teacher and two years as a math coach, she is now in her third year as a digital learning coach, working with elementary teachers to create meaningful and engaging 21st-century learning experiences for students.
As classroom technology evolved over time, and informed her instruction , Laura also watched her students evolve over the years, with their needs and learning styles changing as quickly as the technology that was transforming their learning. Laura's goals are to ensure that her 21st century students are receiving a 21st century education, through opportunities to engage in innovative creative thinking and collaborative problem solving, in order to develop the skills that will be essential for their success. Laura's work involves integrating the DLCS standards into elementary instruction, incorporating more STEM activities into content areas, and providing after-school robotics and STEM clubs for students.
Laura provides regular professional development to teachers on instructional technology, digital literacy, 21st century skills, and STEM integration. Laura holds an M.Ed. in Literacy and Language and a graduate certificate in Instructional Technology from Boston University--and is a Google Level -2 certified educator and a Discovery Education STAR Educator. Aside from all things technology, Laura's other professional passion is social studies and civics education.
@Laura_Hubert
Beth Hughes
English & Creative Writing Teacher
Wakefield Memorial High School
Beth is a tech-loving, high school English teacher whose mission is to reintroduce her students to the love of reading with authentic, real-world tasks. This is her 26th year in education--which is, of course, a mathematical anomaly since she's only 25. 😬
Before teaching, Beth dabbled in higher education and human resources; however, she feels Blessed (not #blessed) to have stumbled onto a career that she absolutely loves. Yates had it right: “Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.” And Beth is grateful to those students and colleagues who have kept the fire in her ablaze. While Teaching in the Age of Corona feels like a neverending inferno, Beth is doing her best to focus on CONNECTING (with her students) more than CORRECTING (their work). (When she figures out how to do that, you'll be first to know!) She blogs at msbethhughes.org.
@msbethhughes
Carolyn Jacobs
Senior Manager, Training and Educator Engagement
GBH Education and PBS LearningMedia
Carolyn manages teacher advisory groups to ensure that "teacher voices" are a part of all the classroom resources produced by GBH Education. Carolyn also spearheads virtual and in-person educator sessions and most recently, the new Peer Exchange series, created in response to COVID and anti-racism conversations. Prior to coming to GBH 15 years ago, Carolyn was an ELL teacher and prior to that she managed, Chicago Parent, a magazine she co-founded. Carolyn earned a B.A. in English and a M.Ed. in Reading.
Alice Johnson
Library Media Specialist
Dedham High School Library
Since 2012, Alice Johnson has worked as the library media specialist at Dedham High School where she enjoys working with all students, collaborating with teachers, and exploring new technologies. She has also led numerous professional development sessions and presented at several conferences. She is passionate about collaborative teaching, PBL, student engagement, inclusiveness, lifelong learning, and of course, reading. With over 20 years of experience teaching at the secondary level, Alice holds a M.Ed. in Library Media from Bridgewater State University.
@ajlibrarian
Christopher Jones
Principal
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
Chris Jones has been an educator in Massachusetts for 20 years. He has just finished his 12th year as a building administrator. True to his "why" of improving the educational experience for as many people as possible, he is currently the Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School in Whitman, Massachusetts.
Chris is passionate about continuous improvement and the idea that success is not a destination, but a process. Chris is a teacher centered Principal and his beliefs around the importance of a positive work environment, continuous growth, and a healthy family work life integration can be seen in the presentations/workshops he has given for the Massachusetts School Administrators Association (MSAA), Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE), Massachusetts Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (MASCD), the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP); and his participation in the Better Leaders Better Schools Mastermind group.
Chris is described by his past Superintendent as being “...wholly invested in the success of the school…a creative problem-solver who is able to deliberate yet be decisive, be creative yet accountable…calm and clear-headed even under the most trying of times…has built a strong collaborative and collegial school culture…he is a positive influence on teachers, teaching, and learning.” Having been a guest on multiple podcasts, Chris also blogs, is active on Twitter, and vlogs on a weekly basis as a way to reflect on his progress, share his story, and get others to think about different perspectives. His overarching goal is to positively model continuous improvement in all facets of life by being purposeful, acting with integrity, and building character.
@DrCSJones
Adam Juarez
EdTech Integration Coach
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District
Adam Juarez is a Technology Integration Coach for Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District. He supports teachers through individualized coaching, demo lessons and professional development. Adam is a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Leroy Finkel Fellowship Finalist, co-founder of #CVTechTalk, and co-author of The Complete EdTech Coach: A Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning.
@techcoachjuarez
Angie Kalthoff
Product Manager
Capstone
Angie is a passionate product manager, educator and speaker. As a product manager at Capstone, Angie brings her rich experience as a former elementary educator and technology integrationist, to find innovative and practical ways to transform teaching and learning. She earned a M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning and holds various certification and ambassador titles with a variety of EdTech tools and organizations, including Google Innovator and Seesaw. She has also taught at the university level in education programs to pre-service and master level educators and has created and hosted a variety of professional development and learning opportunities for fellow educators. Angie has been directly involved in a variety of projects – ranging from facilitating computer science courses to her work connecting research and classroom practice – reaching hundreds of educators and students worldwide.
@mrskalthoff
Manjula Karamcheti
Director of Equity and Student Support,
Woodrow Wilson Graduate School of Teaching and Learning (at MIT)
Lindsey Kucich
Counseling and School Psychology Coordinator
Global Teletherapy
Based in California, Lindsey Kucich manages Mental Health Therapists, Social Workers, and School Psychologists at Global Teletherapy. Lindsey is also the host of the SPEDtalk podcast that airs live on Global Teletherapy's Facebook page. She is dedicated to helping students and their therapists feel successful. She enjoys integrating technology in the mental health field and developed telepractice psycho-educational assessments for six states. She enjoys the teletherapy lifestyle and looks forward to meeting and talking shop with like-minded therapists.
Dee Lanier
Transformation Manager
LINC
Dee Lanier is an Educational Technologist and Equity Enthusiast. Dee is a passionate and energetic educator and learner with over a decade of instructional experience on the K-12 and collegiate level. Dee holds Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Sociology with special interests in education, race relations, and equity. Dee is an award winning presenter, TEDx Speaker, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, and Google Certified Coach that specializes in creative applications for mobile devices and Chromebooks, low-cost makerspaces, and gamified learning experiences. Dee is a founding mentor and architect for the Google Coaching program pilot, Dynamic Learning Project, and a co-founder of Our Voice Academy, a program aimed at empowering educators of color to gain greater visible leadership and recognized expertise. Dee is also the creator of the blended-learning educational activities called, Solve in Time!®️ and Maker Kitchen™️ and co-host of the Liberated Educator podcast. Dee is currently a Transformation Manager with LINC.
You can find him on Twitter @deelanier and email at dee@solveintime.com
@deelanier
Carol LaRow
Authorized Google Education Trainer, Google Innovator, teacher
Carol LaRow Educational Technology Consulting
Carol is an award-winning educator who taught for 33 years in the Niskayuna CSD, in upstate NY. She is an “Authorized Google Education Trainer,” “Google Innovator,” “Smithsonian Laureate,” “Apple Distinguished Educator,” "Google Education Group Leader - Capital Region," “WNYT Educator of Excellence,” and was nominated for the “Disney American Teacher Award.” She is a recognized speaker at national, statewide, and regional conferences, and is often a “featured speaker.” She presents for Google in the “Google Teaching Booth” at national conferences such as ISTE. She has written lessons and curriculum that incorporate Google tools, which are published in Google Apps For Educators, on Google’s national site, for educators to reference and use. She has taught for Apple Computer at the Apple Teacher Institutes, and is one of the authors of Apple Computer’s 21st Century Learning Collection. Carol travels to different states offering keynote addresses and professional development for school districts, conferences, etc. As a Google Certified Trainer/Innovator, she assists school districts as they deploy G Suite and Google Apps.
@larowc
Jessica Lazarus
Classroom Teacher
Pembroke High School
Jessica Lazarus is a Digital Arts Teacher at Pembroke High School. She teaches Maya Animation, Digital Art I-III, Multimedia Design, Digital Photography and 3D Printing & Product Design. She looks to integrate students in authentic experiences and applications using Graphic and UX Design where they can share and grow their digital and intrapersonal skill sets.Through a new 3D Printing Program and use of AR/VR technology, Jessica hopes to equip her students with 21st Century Skills and tools needed to become resourceful creators in an ever changing digital world. She recently presented in the 2020 ISTE Creative Constructor Lab on AR/VR technology and in the global Edtech4Future Augmented Reality competition. She presented with students in the 2019 MassCUE’s Technology Innovation Event at the state house with new motion-capture technology. Jessica loves staying up-to-date with her Twitter PLN and sharing out students’ voice and choice through their creations. Follow her on Twitter @MsLazarusPHS and on Instagram @DigitalArtPHS and view her youtube channel @tinyurl.com/yys3ooog.
@mslazarusphs
Becca Levi
PK-8 Woodworking Teacher
Dedham Country Day School
Becca Levi is a PK-8 Woodworking teacher at Dedham Country Day School. With an MA in K-12 Art Education from Columbia Teachers College, this is her 8th year teaching Art/Woodworking. Themes in her shop are self-advocacy, commitment, ingenuity, and social justice.
Amanda Libby
Kindergarten Teacher
Fuller Meadow Elementary
Amanda Libby has been a classroom teacher for the last 12 years. Her teaching experiences and collaboration with amazing educators across grades K-3 have helped shape her into the innovative, reflective educator she is today. Amanda strives to incorporate movement, play, and technology into her daily lessons and believes students’ interests and curiosity should help lead the learning and that they, too, can be teachers.
@mrslibbyFM
Susan Lord
Executive Director
Center for Peace through Culture
Dr. Susan B. Lord is the Executive Director of the Center for Peace through Culture, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people flourish through integrative experiential education. With her extensive background in curriculum development and teaching, she specializes in the intersection of western science and eastern philosophy to develop new models of education and public health. She enjoys writing and has lectured in a variety of public and professional forums throughout the country.
The Center’s signature program is called LifeSchoolTM, developed to address the overwhelming stress experienced by school teachers and students. Teachers, working in small groups, learn skills that build resilience and calm which can then be taught to their students. Resilient teachers foster resilient students. The program results in more peaceful, healthy and rewarding lives for the entire school community.
Dr. Lord has a consultative medical practice in holistic lifestyle medicine and psychospiritual counseling to inspire and empower people to live healthy, meaningful lives. She teaches a mindfulness approach to life, which integrates mind, body, heart and spirit. From 2014 to the present, she has also worked in addiction medicine using a holistic approach.
Robert Maloy
Senior Lecturer
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Robert Maloy is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His most recent books are Kids Have All the Write Stuff: Revised and Edited for a Digital Age and Building Democracy for All: Interactive Explorations of Government and Civic Life
Kyle Manuel
Elementary (1-6) Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
From Worcester, MA, Kyle is an educator in the Worcester Public Schools. Using interactive play, gamification/game-based-learning and technology to create authentic student engagement in the classroom, Kyle believes in the Power-of-Play, redefining what engagement, excitement and mastery is like in the classroom.
@teachmanuel
Mary Marotta
Instructional Technology Specialist/Digital Learning
Nashoba Regional School District
ITS Technology Specialist/Digital Learning; MassCUE Pathfinder; Lifelong Learner ; FSU Adjunct Faculty; PD Consultant; Google for Education Certified Trainer
@mmarotta
Timothy Marum
Technology Integration Specialist
Portsmouth School District
Tim Marum is a Technology Integration Specialist at the Portsmouth High School, RI. Previously, he has taught math at the high school for 10+ years, and most recently, served as a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) with a focus on K-12 Math Curriculum Development for his district. Currently, he is a PhD candidate at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth studying Mathematics Education, ABD. Beyond PHS, Tim is also an enthusiastic FUSE Fellow who promotes blended learning practices and sound pedagogical approaches towards digital learning across the state. Please visit www.techmarum.com to learn more!
@tmarum23
Kim Mattina
Technology Teacher
Galloway Township School District
Author, The Suite Talk Host, GEG-NJ Leader & Mentor, Google for Education Gold Product Expert, Google Certified Trainer & Educator, Wakelet, WeVideo, Bookcreator, IORad & Ozobot Ambassador, Edpuzzle Coach, Kami Certified, Technology Teacher
@The_Tech_Lady
Brian McCann
Principal
Joseph Case High School
Brian McCann is in his 17th year as principal of Joseph Case High School in Swansea, Mass., from which he graduated in 1980. Brian has a bachelor’s degree from Boston College in English and Speech-Theatre, a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and a CAGS from Fitchburg State College in Educational Leadership and Management. He began teaching at his alma mater in 1989, taught English and Journalism for 11 years, and transitioned to high school administration in 2000. His work with the Massachusetts Schools Administrator’s Association (MSAA) includes the High School Committee, the Committee on Teaching and Learning, and the Summer Institute Committee. Brian chairs the state’s High School Committee and represents this group on the MSAA Board of Directors. Brian currently chairs the state’s high school volleyball committee, and is a past-president of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Board of Directors. Brian has contributed to Principal Leadership magazine prioritizing ed tech as a on digital leader, as well as the educational leadership book The Principled Principal. Brian McCann was Massachusetts’ 2011 High School Principal of the Year and is currently one of NASSP’s 2018 National Digital Principals of the Year. Twitter: @casehighprinc.
@casehighprinc
Kimberly McCorkle
Technology Integration Manager
Keith Middle School - New Bedford Public Schools
Kimberly McCorkle is originally from New Hampshire. She is the Technology Integration Manager at Keith Middle School in New Bedford, MA. Prior to returning to New England from Texas, she was a 6th grade teacher in a middle school in Southeastern Texas where she taught for 12 years. During that time, she taught Math, Social Studies and Science. She received a Chromecart for her classroom in the fall of 2012 and has been enthusiastically using technology in her classroom ever since. She has presented numerous times at the Texas Google Summit, and TCCA Conference in Aldine, TX and participated in the Google Lesson Plan Jam at Google headquarters in Austin, TX. She is a Level 1 and Level 2 Google Certified Educator. It is her passion to help other educators effectively use technology in the classroom!
@minnowdfly
Michael Medeiros
Teacher
Dedham High School
Michael Medeiros has been teaching at Dedham High School since 2014 where he also advises the Student Council and coaches the Speech & Debate Team. He also teaches an education course at the graduate level for Fitchburg State University. Michael has been an innovator in the realm of integrating technology in the classroom, has led various PDs, and presented at several conferences. He recently earned his master's degree in curriculum and teaching from Fitchburg State University, and is now pursuing his doctorate from the American College of Education.
@MrMedeiros1776
Jenna Mercury
Content Specialist
Charlottesville
Jenna received her M.S.S.Ed. (K-8) from Lesley University. She's dedicated over 18 years of teaching science in the classroom. Currently she develops curriculum, maps out standard alignments, designs and implements Professional Development experiences for educators, models lessons in classrooms, attends and presents at conferences and loves learning on social media sites including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. She also shares her virtual show, “Sneak in Some Science” on her Facebook page. She not only loves to share out all things science, but also provides educators with valuable tips and tricks on using social media for personal achievement and to enhance student learning. Jenna always loves learning new things, one follower at a time.
@Science4UsSays
Joe Merrill
First grade Teacher
@TheMerrillsEDU
Kristin and Joe Merrill share a passion for infusing EdTech into their Fourth and First Grade classrooms. Together, they have a combined 20+ years of teaching experience, where they collaborate to create engaging lessons that turn into memories for their students. Even though they teach different grades, they share one common goal: learning needs to be interactive. This mindset drove them to write the book, “The InterACTIVE Class,” (Elevate Books EDU), and put a new spin on traditional strategies to help implement technology that meets the needs of all students.
@MrMerrillsClass
Kristin Merrill
Fourth Grade Teacher
@TheMerrillsEDU
Kristin and Joe Merrill share a passion for infusing EdTech into their Fourth and First Grade classrooms. Together, they have a combined 20+ years of teaching experience, where they collaborate to create engaging lessons that turn into memories for their students. Even though they teach different grades, they share one common goal: learning needs to be interactive. This mindset drove them to write the book series, “The InterACTIVE Class,” (Elevate Books EDU), and put a new spin on traditional strategies to help implement technology that meets the needs of all students.
@FriendsinFourth
Tammi Miller
SLP
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
Tammi Miller is in her 26th year as a speech-language pathologist. After serving all ages of adults and children as clinical supervisor at Meeting Street, Providence, RI, she moved to Seekonk Public Schools, MA, working at the middle and high school levels, where she remains today. Her specialty areas include written language and social language learning. Mrs. Miller has presented at MassCUE on a range of topics over the past four years, and has presented at the national convention of the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association (ASHA) five times. She lives with her husband and high-school-aged son in southeastern MA.
@1tlcslp
Jill Milton
Elementary Math Coordinator
Norwood Public Schools
As a FUSE fellow in the Highlander Institute program Jill Milton refined her coaching skills in blended and personalized learning while working with teachers in and out of her home district of Norwood where she works as the Elementary Mathematics coordinator. Jill has taken her skill set to new levels during the Covid-19 educational disruption leading her district with the implementation of learning management systems and computer based practice programs while continuing to advocate for small group instruction. Jill is passionate about creating opportunities for students to strengthen their ownership of learning.
@norwoodelemmath
Bram Moreinis
Technology Coordinator
Springfield Lyceum College Prep
Mr. Moreinis has supported progressive public school reform with technology integration at classroom, school and district levels. He loves to help teachers create engaging, learner-centered lessons, units and projects, offering his trained eye, deep technology skill-set, and bias for collaborative, constructivist learning in real-world contexts.
For several years, Mr. Moreinis has been teaching Computer Science, modulating the intensity and screen-centric focus of that work with Restorative Circles for community building and social-emotional learning. When the pandemic struck, he continued to use circles with his students remotely, using shared whiteboards.
The maturing of Google Jamboards and their integration with Meet offer a perfect complement to Tier 1 Restorative Circles.
Professional Website: https://myinstructionaldesigns.com
@bmoreinis
Catie Nasser
Visual Art Teacher
Middleton Public Schools
Catie Nasser is an art educator, art therapist, and visual artist where she lives and teaches in Massachusetts with her husband and two children. She has been working with children in the arts for almost 20 years in a variety of public, private, and therapeutic settings. Catie is committed to using art as a tool to help youth find their voice and fully express their thoughts and ideas.
This is her 12th year teaching elementary art in the Middleton Public Schools. Catie teaches a range of fine art mediums as well as incorporates arts integration, Social Emotional Learning, STEAM, and Project Based Learning. She loves showing young artists how they can take their creativity to new levels with elements such as animation, robotics, kinetic sculpture, and coding
Catie has presented at state and national conferences, including MAEA’s annual conference, Mass CUE, and the NAEA Conference. She has appeared as guests in several podcasts such as Everyday Art Room, The Creativity Department, and Get a Cue. Catie is also an adjunct faculty member with the Art of Education University.
@catnasser
Hedreich Nichols
Author, 7th grade edtech lead, host of the YouTube series on equity, Small BItes
Uplift Education
Hedreich Nichols is a curriculum designer and Middle Years Program district tech lead from North Texas. She is also an author and equity consultant helping teachers and schools amplify the voices of all students. With her newly released "What is Antiracism" and "What is the Black Lives Matter Movement" for students, as well as her upcoming Solution Tree title for teachers, Hedreich uses her knowledge and experiences to ensure that teachers have the skills and knowledge needed to create more equitable classrooms.
Hedreich also has a vlog on YouTube, Small Bites, with the same focus. Between Small Bites and her work as a speaker and writer for teacher prep programs; educational publications and podcasts like Edutopia and Cult of Pedagogy; and in conferences like VASCD and AEILOC; Hedreich uses her voice to educate and create change around issues of access and equity in education.
Prior to being an educator, she was a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter. Hedreich
received her Master of Education at Texas A&M University.
@hedreich
Bonnie Nieves
Teacher
Nipmuc Regional High School
Bonnie Nieves is a high school Biology teacher with a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership and is a member of the MassCUE board of directors. She is passionate about creating immersive and authentic experiences that fuel curiosity and creating student-centered, culturally responsive learning spaces that promote equity and inclusion. She is a Google Level 2 certified educator, teacher ambassador for Wakelet, Buncee, Seesaw, Listenwise, and is currently writing a book for EduMatch Publishing. She enjoys connecting with educators through social media, professional organizations, conferences, Twitter chats, and edcamps. Bonnie is also a member of the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science (TIES), and National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). She encourages you to connect with her on Twitter @biologygoddess, Instagram @beawesomeonpurpose, and LinkedIn.
@biologygoddess
Nancy Oliveira
Vice Principal K-8
Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School
Vice Principal at GCVS for grades K-8
Emma Pass
CEO
Empowered Edu
Emma is a secondary English teacher, Google Certified Trainer/Innovator, and all-things-EdTech enthusiast. She first experienced the transformative power of educational technology when her school was awarded a grant for Google Chromebooks. She committed to going digital in the classroom and hasn’t looked back since. Emma is passionate about using technology to reach 100% student engagement, differentiate instruction, save time, increase efficiency, and much more. She has taught in Las Vegas, London, and now lives in Fort Collins, Colorado where she teaches middle school English at a hybrid (online and in-person) K-12 school. She is the author of The Hybrid Teacher: Survival Guide.
@emmabpass
Michelle Pollock
Classroom Teacher
Hanover Schools
My name is Michelle Pollock. I am a first grade teacher in Hanover, Massachusetts at the Cedar School. This is my 20th year teaching (all in grade one in Hanover!). Prior to that I worked as a reading tutor. Teaching the primary grades has given me a strong background in reading and math. I also hold an Orton Gillingham certificate, this has given me an in depth understanding of phonics and reading development . Over the years I have found a passion for incorporating technology into my curriculum. I have recently rediscovered how much joy teaching other adults brings me as well as working collaboratively to develop new ways to engage the kids in front of us. The pandemic allowed me to begin to work more deeply with the google suite and incorporate some of the other technology based platforms that can be embedded as lessons with slide decks.
When I am not working on my endeavors in education, I enjoy running and have recently completed 3 half marathons. I also enjoy spending time with my family, which includes two teenage daughters, two rescue dogs, and my husband. We live on the South Shore and are fortunate enough to be between the ocean and some beautiful ponds.
I am looking forward to sharing what I have learned and created with interactive slide decks.
Rachelle Dene Poth
Spanish and steam teacher
Riverview Jr Sr High School
Rachelle Dene Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What’s nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master’s in Instructional Technology. She is a Consultant and Speaker, owner of ThriveinEDU LLC Consulting. She serves as the past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She is also a Buncee Ambassador, Nearpod PioNear and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.
Rachelle is the author of four books, ‘In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking,” “Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU” (EduMatch) and “The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead,” Rachelle Dene’s latest book is with ISTE “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s World." Rachelle is a blogger for Getting Smart, Defined Learning, District Administration, NEO LMS, and the STEM Informer with Newsweek.
Follow Rachelle on Twitter @Rdene915 and on Instagram @Rdene915. Rachelle has a podcast, ThriveinEDU available at https://anchor.fm/rdene915
Her books are available at bit.ly/Pothbooks
She has a weekly show on LearningRevolution.com, ThriveinEDU
@Rdene915
Natalie Poverchuk
Computer Teacher
Swampscott Middle School
Natalie is the Computer Teacher at Swampscott Middle School as well as the Digital Learning Specialist at the school. She is a Google Certified Educator, Common Sense Media Educator, and member of the Prodigy Champions Club. She has a Masters in Technology in Education from Salem State University. She has been teaching Scratch in the classroom for 7 years and is a member of the Boston ScratchEd Meetup.
Kathleen Reardon
Director of Academic Technology
Dedham Country Day School
Kathleen's expertise rests at the intersection of law, education, technology, and public speaking. She is owner of Kathleen Reardon Consulting, Attorney at Reardon Law Office LLC, Director of Academic Technology at Dedham Country Day School, and teaches K-12 students in Massachusetts.She is a member of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar and the New York State Bar. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Classics & Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross, and her Juris Doctor in Comparative & International Business Law from the Catholic University of America.
Jessica Reed
Teacher
Dade County Schools
Jessica Reed is a special education teacher in Georgia, who has been teaching for 11 years. Jessica’s undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky. She has a Masters of Arts in Collaborative Teaching (6-12) from the University of Alabama. She received her ED.S. in Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University. Jessica is a certified Google for Education Trainer and a Google Innovator (#NYC19).
Jessica is married to Robby and they have one daughter, Elizabeth (3). Jessica is an avid UKY alumni who loves to present at conferences and make connections with teachers from all over the world to discuss how collaboration can be effective in the classroom.
@kygirlinalabama
Bruce Reicher
Teacher
USR Schools
Bruce Reicher has been an educator for 26 years. The past 14 years he's been a middle school technology teacher in a middle school in New Jersey. Reicher teaches Digital Leadership, Python Coding apps and games and TV production. Reicher is also the author of the book Scripted - An Educator's Guide To Media In The Classroom. Reicher is also a member of his local Board Of Education for the past 8 years.
@breicher
Susannah Remillard
teacher
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School
Susannah Remillard teaches middle school language arts and seminars on restorative agriculture at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School. She has served as a summer scholar for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Gilder Lehrman Institute. In 2019, she received a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching to conduct research in New Zealand on Māori identity and teaching difficult history. Currently, she is engaged with the Leadership Program at Qatar Foundation International, for which this curriculum resource has been developed.
Aaron Reuland
Library media teacher
Norwood Public Schools
I am a library media teacher who’s program is focused on letting students explore and learn via hands-on and open-ended activities. I think students thrive In an environment focused on choice, collaboration and their own interests. My favorite work combines literacy with computer code.
Presentation Slides available at :https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11T_yL3wKw8G34RbPg3s-5TAaau3kT22Lrr921cL66ZM/edit?usp=sharing
@Mrreuland
Melanie Roy
Library Media Specialist
Barrington Public Schools
Melanie Roy is a lifelong educator with 17 years of classroom teaching experience and 8 years as a school library media specialist. She has National Board Certification, and was the 2019 Rhode Island School Librarian of the Year and 2020 Barrington Teacher of the Year. You can find her on Twitter @mrsmelanieroy and through her weekly book recommendation blog mrsmelanieroy.com.
@mrsmelanieroy
Greg Runyan
Director Teaching and Learning/Principal
Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School
Educational leader that collaborates with all stakeholders in a students' education to effectively build and manage the structures that improve teaching and learning. 18 years as an educator as a classroom teacher of mathematics and computer science, assistant principal, principal, and curriculum director. Experience in technology and business consulting industries prior to becoming an educator.
Jennifer Saarinen
6th grade math teacher
KMS
A middle school educator at heart, Jennifer has worked in the Bristol Warren Regional School District in Rhode Island since 2004. As an early adopter of technology use in her teaching and learning, Jennifer continues to find and create ways to have her 6th grade math students become more engaged and active in their learning despite the interruption to normalcy the pandemic has created.
Jennifer is on the Student Voice Ambassador Board for Flipgrid, is a Community Leader for Wakelet and a Pioneer for GiveThx. These communities inspire her to continue to find her voice and embrace choice when it comes to her professional development. Jennifer has presented at MassCUE, Blended and Personalized Learning Conference, EdTechTeacher, and ISTE in recent years. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @snej80
@snej80
Erika Sandstrom
Digital Learning Coach & Digital Media Teacher
Peabody Public Schools
Erika Sandstrom is a Digital Learning Coach as well as a 6th through 8th grade Digital Media Teacher who is in her 30th year as an educator. Erika also founded the “Mindful Super Hero Club” @ClubMindful and is a Green Screen and Video Production online professional development presenter for educators. Her mindfulness enthusiasm is derived from 16 years as a Yoga/Pilates Instructor and she has found a FUN creative way to share and teach it to ALL. Erika was also dubbed “Green Screen Gal!” in 2018 and has a dream to teach ALL educators globally the benefit of utilizing Green Screen technology! Erika’s new series for 2021 of lesson plans, tutorials, a digital book, an online course, and video series is called “Cultivating Compassion Through Creativity!.” Additionally, her NEW online course “3..2..1..ACTION! Become a Green Screen ROCK STAR” is launching in January 2021 and is perfect for any educator who is excited to get started with OR sharpen their Green Screen and Video Production skills.!
@GreenScreenGAL
Jennifer Sarmiento
ELA Educator
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Educator for more than 20 years at the secondary and post-secondary levels; advocate for group leadership models, abolitionist teaching, and equity in education.
Christina Scilingo
K-12 Digital Learning Specialist
Norton Public Schools
Growing up in a small New Jersey town 20 miles north of New York City, I never imagined I would end up this close to Boston...and surrounded by this many Red Sox fans! Despite many (failed) attempts by students and fellow colleagues to get me to cheer for New England teams, I am really happy to call this part of Massachusetts home.
The 2020-2021 school year will mark my 7th year with Norton Public Schools, but my first as Digital Learning Specialist. In 2014, I earned my BA in History from Stonehill College and received my MA in Secondary Education from Endicott College in the spring of 2017.
@MsScilingoNPS
Susan Segaloff
Reading Specialist
Norton Middle School, Norton Public Schools
I am a twenty five year plus veteran Reading Specialist holding a Master's degree and CAGS degree in the field of Reading and Literacy Nursery through Adult. I have taught sixth, seventh and eighth graders and am presently teaching seventh grade Reading/ELA. I enjoy learning new strategies and techniques in my respective field especially when accompanied by current technology.
@SusanSegaloff
Craig Sheil
Digital Learning Specialist
Bedford, NH
Digital Learning Specialist; Adjunct Faculty; Love for Mathematics; Google for Education Certified Trainer
@csheil
Nanci Shepardson
Senior Educational Technologist
Wilson Language Training
Nanci Shepardson is a Reading and Educational Specialist. She graduated from Wheelock College in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in Preschool/Kindergarten Curriculum and Infant/ Toddler Development. In 2010, she graduated from Simmons University with an M.S.Ed. in Language and Literacy and an Ed.S. in Assistive Technology.
She is a seasoned teacher, a credentialed K-12 Reading Specialist, and an International Dyslexia Association and Wilson Reading System Dyslexia Practitioner (WRS Level 1 Certified). Nanci has taught kindergarten, second grade, and fourth grade, was a Reading and Educational Specialist for grades 7 through postgraduate, and has tutored all ages. She consults for the International Dyslexia Association, she is an advocate for students with disabilities and their families, and she is also a professional speaker on Dyslexia, language-based disabilities, and assistive technology throughout the country. Prior to joining Wilson Language Training, she was the Head of Learning Resources at The Chapin School in Manhattan.
As the Senior Educational Technologist at Wilson Language Training, she works in the Program Development Department. In her role, she works with the Wilson Reading System (WRS) Team and the Technology Team to create traditional and digital tools that will augment the current WRS curriculum and materials. She stays abreast of the current technological trends and serves as a resource for parents, teachers, and schools on Assistive Technology. Nanci is also a parent of a grown child with Dyslexia.
@nkshep
Sheila Slawiak
Computer Science Teacher
Pope Francis Preparatory School
Sheila Slawiak is currently teaching Computer Science, Digital Literacy, and Visual Communication for Pope Francis Preparatory School for grades 9-12. Prior to her accepting this teaching position, Sheila served 2 years as a Digital Literacy & Computer Science (DL & CS) teacher for grades 6-8 at Wilbraham Middle School. Because of her excellence in teaching the MA State awarded Sheila MA Teacher of the Year, Semifinalist for 2021. Sheila is honored to be one of the twelve selected for this prestigious award. During her time she brought new educational technologies to her students and gave them unique experiences outside of the classroom namely to present their technology projects at the 2019 MA Statehouse event called the Education Evolution sponsored by MassCUE. Her students were accepted at the March 2020 Nerd Summit. She served as the co-facilitator for an after-school club called Kids Who Code Club sponsored by Girls Who Code and they have built a healthy eating choice game as a working prototype using Thunkable mobile app developer.
Sheila taught DL & CS at Springfield Public School for 10 years and she has been involved with many aspects of school-based blended learning initiatives including planning and deploying a 1:1 laptop school-based initiative, proposing and deploying a school-wide streaming video system, setting up a makerspace environment for high-risk students, and conducting a wide variety of teacher workshops. Her teaching practice offers her students a broad range of educational technologies so they can choose how to present their knowledge in a variety of ways. These technologies include MS Office 365 applications, Google G Suite applications, animation, video, Scratch programming, Ozobot robots, and Micro:Bit microcontroller boards.
Sheila is a recipient of MassCUE’s 2018 Pathfinder award.
Sheila holds an MS. Communication from RPI and an M.Ed. from Westfield State University. Prior to teaching, she worked in the private business sector and her last position was as a management consultant for supply chain initiatives where she worked globally for Fortune 100 companies.
@PFPSTEachTech
John Sowash
Educator
Sowash Ventures, LLC
John Sowash is an experienced classroom teacher, former school administrator, author of The Chromebook Classroom, and founder of the Google Certification Academy. John inspires educators to use technology connect with and challenge students. Schools around the world have invited John to come and share with them. You can connect with John via his blog (Chrmbook.com/blog) or Twitter (@jrsowash).
@John R. Sowash
Jed Stefanowicz
Digital Learning Coach
Walpole Schools, Old Post Road School
As a Digital Learning Coach in Walpole, Jed provides job-embedded pd and instructional coaching for academic technology. Jed aims to engage and build staff/student capacity with digital tools while keeping the focus on practice over product. As an 25 year elementary educator, speaker, and blogger, Jed shares his passion for effective tech integration to transform teaching and learning, creating digital learning environments and experiences that are meaningful, memorable and measurable. Check out his blog at stefanowiczclass@blogspot.com
@stefanowicz135
Meghan St. Jean
Teacher
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
I am a pre-K/ Kindergarten (looping) teacher at Lawrence Family Development Charter School in Lawrence, Ma. I have been teaching Kindergarten in Lawrence for five years. Prior to that, I was an assistant in a preschool for 4 years. I enjoy working in early childhood education, watching students learn, grow, and explore. Technology is a large part in our classroom and I implement it daily into my lessons! Outside of school I love spending time with my family!
Jennifer St Michel
School Librarian/Media Specialist
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
Jennifer St. Michel is a Library Media Specialist at the Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School in Seekonk, MA. She is a Level 2 Certified Google Educator.
@KHMSLibrary
Amanda Strawhacker
Associate Director
Early Childhood Technology graduate certificate program
Amanda is the Associate Director of the Early Childhood Technology (ECT) Graduate Certificate Program at Tufts University’s Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development. Her work involves teaching, developing curriculum, and professional development around educational technology. Prior to her role at ECT, Amanda was a Ph.D. student at the DevTech Research Group.
@TuftsECT
Debbie Tannenbaum
School Based Technology Specialist
Fairfax County Public Schools, VA
Debbie Tannenbaum is an Elementary School Technology Specialist in Fairfax County, VA. An educator with over twenty years of experience, Mrs. Tannenbaum supports both staff and students to integrate technology tools into instruction through both co teaching sessions and weekly technology classes. Mrs. Tannenbaum is also an avid blogger and shares her thoughts and reflections on her website: Techy Notes. You can also find her on Twitter and Instagram at @TannenbaumTech.
@TannenbaumTech
Wanda Terral
Director of Technology
Lakeland School System
Twenty-six year educator Dr. Wanda Terral is the Director of Technology for the Lakeland School System (TN). A former band director, Wanda is constantly seeking information relating to techniques & practices related to the use of tech to empower students and educators. A Google Certified Innovator & Trainer, she shares resources online and at conferences nationwide, including ISTE, ISTE CCL, GaETC, FETC, KernCUE, and TCEA. She earned her Doctor of Education from the The University of Memphis, focusing her research on the topic of self-directed professional learning of educators. In 2019, she was named Outstanding TN CTO by the Tennessee Educational Technology Association and in 2016 was named the Lead PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator for the state of Tennessee. Additionally, Wanda is a Spotlight Speaker for EdTechTeam and a Learning Guide for friEdTechnology. When not spending time with her cats, she is coding, listening to audiobooks, or sketchnoting.
@wterral
Keri Thivierge
Teacher
Seekonk
An unabashedly nerdy ELA teacher who's found my 'niche' in sixth grade. I'm married with two fur-kids — an old grampa of a papillon named Bailey & a lionhead bunny named Charlie (Queen Bean for 'short') — and three feathered friends: our girls of the ‘Moulin Coop,’ Lulu, Gigi and Cosette!
. My quiet time is spent reading books (mostly YA fantasy - nerdy, remember?), cross-stitching, or watching Premier League Soccer on the couch weekend mornings.
This year marks my 12th year teaching 6th grade ELA in Seekonk! When summer hits, you'll find me with a book, or the dog, or in Provincetown on the beach!
@mrsthiv
Michael Thomas
Sr. Digital Learning Analyst
Springfield Public Schools
Michael was born in Burlington, VT and lived there most of his life. Having the opportunity for authentic learning experiences throughout his formative education years he wanted to deliver that to his future students. After completing his education through Johnson State College with a degree in Education he began his work in education as a paraprofessional and sports coach. After a few years of teaching, coaching soccer & basketball, he moved to Massachusetts and began a new phase as a head teacher in fifth grade. He spent time at two different schools in Springfield, one with a charter model and one with a more traditional model. During those seven years he learned and honed his technology skills such as utilizing a learning management system, using technology to create authentic learning opportunities and learning how to use technology to create actionable steps for student learning after assessments. Eventually, Michael was promoted within the district to his current position.
Mike is a huge proponent of using technology in education and a firm believer in the flipped classroom and blended learning models of teaching. His time teaching led him to discover his real passion in education, helping teachers understand the benefits of technology in the classroom. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, watching movies, working with the science of fermentation, playing bass and creating things with his hands.
@beardedteched
Jen Thomas
Instructional Technology Specialist
Dartmouth High School
Jen Thomas is a passionate technology educator who began her career in education as a library media specialist. After twelve years in the school library, she decided to shift her role and is now the Instructional Technology Specialist at Dartmouth High School in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. She is dedicated to empowering teachers and students and has a strong interest in planning and delivering professional development in all aspects of educational technology. Jen is a Level 2 Google Certified Educator, Google Certified Trainer, and facilitates online professional development courses with a number of non-profit educational organizations. She is also a member of the first MassCUE Champions Cohort.
@BlendedLibGirl
Christopher Thomas
Integrated Science Teacher and NEA Distance Learning Webinar Coordinator
Ann Arbor Public Schools
Chris is a classroom Science teacher and expert Blended Learning Facilitator for Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) and the NEA. Currently, he is also coordinating state and national Distance Learning webinars for educators as we navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic and support each other and our communities.
He is a two-time Teacher of the Year with 21 years in the classroom. He has presented on issues around implementing quality EdTech integration at the local, state, and national level for over 10 years. He also feels overwhelmed with distance learning but also sees the power EdTech can leverage with a master teacher scaffolding the implementation.
@teachTECHris
Laura Tilton
K-12 Data Analytics Specialist
Five Star Technology Solutions
Laura has worked for 20+ years supporting school districts as they use technology and data to improve teaching and learning. She has served as Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology for the Carver Public Schools, Regional Data Specialist for the MA-DESE Southeast DSAC, and the Director of District Data and Accountability for Marshfield Public Schools. She currently supports school districts all over the U.S. through her work as the K-12 Data Analytics Specialist for Five Star Technology Solutions, a Google Edu partner.
@tiltondata
Mandi Tolen
math teacher
SJSD
Mandi Tolen is a high school math teacher, a technology leader, a Google Certified Innovator, a blogger, and the author of Make Math Not Suck, a guide for teachers to create fun and memorable math experiences for students. She loves to learn and share her knowledge with others. Mandi has a passion for changing how we teach to create thinkers and learners.
@MandiTolenEDU
Cate Tolnai
Adjunct Faculty
Krause Center for Innovation
Cate Tolnai supports educators and leaders as Adjunct Faculty at the Krause Center for Innovation, Foothill College and K-12 Edtech & Curriculum Consultant at BUOY. She has been in education since 2002, and brings her experience in classrooms and as a site, district, and county administrator to each of her projects. Cate is committed to designing professional learning opportunities that empower educators to design excellent and dynamic learner-focused instruction. In 2019, she co-authored the ISTE publication highlighting the impact of game-based learning, "Power Up Your Classroom: Reimagine Learning Through Gameplay." She's presented workshops, sessions, online webinars, and keynote addresses to thousands of educators throughout the nation on the topics of social-emotional learning, game-based learning, digital badges, gamification, and the impact of instructional play on both K-16 students and teachers. Her work has touched librarians, administrators, instructional coaches, classroom teachers, online instructors, pre-intern teachers, university faculty members, and consultants in both the private and public sectors.
@CateTolnai
Torrey Trust
Associate Professor of Learning Technology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Torrey Trust, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Learning Technology in the Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies in the College of Education, where she is the co-coordinator of the Learning, Media and Technology master’s degree program and the Digital Media Design and Making in Education online graduate certificate program. Her research and teaching focus on how technology can support teachers in designing contexts that enhance student learning. Specifically, Dr. Trust studies educators’ professional growth through digitally-enhanced professional learning networks (PLNs), the influence of social media on teaching and learning, how makerspaces and 3D printing facilitate new learning experiences, and the design and use of open educational resources in college and graduate level courses.
@torreytrust
Henry Turner
Principal
Newton Public Schools
Henry Turner has nearly 15 years of experience as a high school administrator. As a principal, he is most proud of the work at both high schools to empower students to fight hate and bigotry while strengthening their school community. Since that event, the schools has been determined to fight racism and all forms of hate in the school. This work has led to developing antiracist teaching practices, incorporating culturally responsive instructional practices, and changing structures and systems in the school to address systemic racism. He speaks nationally and locally sharing his experience speaking about race in schools, technology in education, and creating change to narrow racial and economic opportunity gaps. He also advises school districts and educators in this work.
@turnerhj
Anne Valluzzi
Classroom Teacher
Millis Public Schools
Anne has taught elementary school for 18 years, spending the bulk of that time as a third grade teacher in Millis, MA. Anne has an M.Ed in Elementary Education from Fitchburg State University and an M.Ed in Instructional Technology from Framingham State University. She loves spending time with her family, hiking, reading, and playing the piano.
@AnneValluzzi
Tom Varnum
Digital Learning Specialist
Tyngsborough (MA) Public Schools
From 1994 to 2017, Tom Varnum taught English at Tyngsborough (MA) High School, working with all grades and levels and developing curriculum for classes in journalism, public speaking, film analysis. After 24 years in the classroom, he was asked to become the first Digital Learning Specialist for the Tyngsborough Public School district in 2017, developing and implementing professional development opportunities for faculty at all grade levels. He coaches golf and boys tennis at Tyngsborough High School and girls basketball at Lowell Catholic. He has previously presented at MassCUE and the NEATE Fall Conference and served as a guest lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Communication/Theater from the University of Notre Dame, and a Masters degree in English Literature from Fordham University.
@varnumths
Kimberly Voge
educator
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
As an educator for 27 years, Kim has been an innovator in and out of the classroom. Kim incorporates best practices including WICOR, UDL, ELL. She believes in identifying learning objectives FIRST and then applying technology. Literacy in all content areas is the goal...and literacy must include new media. Kim strives to meet teachers where they are and move forward. In the classroom, Kim weaves pedagogy and technology in meaningful ways. Kim is an adjunct professor for Hope International University.
@KVoge71
Pawan Wander
Middle School Teacher
Toronto District School Board
Pawan (Pav) Wander is an elementary school teacher with 15 years of experience, hailing from the same neighbourhood where she and Chey currently teach. She teaches a grade 6/7 integrated split class, and has a real love for teaching Science and Math. She has run many programs at school involving Robotics and Engineering, as well has hosted and prepared students for several math competitions. Along with her former teaching partner Chey Cheney, Pav co-hosts a podcast called “The Staffroom Podcast,” as well as a live educational music radio show on VoicEd Radio called, “The Drive.”
@Staffpodcast
Mitch Weathers
Teacher / Founder
Organized Binder
Mitch is an educator who is passionate about helping educators and families make explicit the noncognitive skills and executive functions students need for academic success. He designed Organized Binder to make this a tangible reality, helping students achieve in K-12 environments and college. Mitch is an high school teacher and adjunct college professor. He works with Teacher Training programs to introduce pre-service teachers to Organized Binder and speaks nationally and internationally at education conferences.
@organizedbinder
Jeromie Whalen
PhD Student, Mathematics, Science & Learning Technologies
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jeromie Whalen is a PhD student in the Mathematics, Science & Learning Technologies program in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Whalen is also a high school communications & media production teacher at Northampton High School in Northampton, MA. He holds a M.Ed. in Learning, Media & Technology from UMass Amherst.
@jeromiewhalen
Christy Whittlesey
Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator
Chelmsford Public Schools
Christy Whittlesey, Ph.D. (she/her/hers) has been an educator in settings ranging from PreK-higher education for the past 18 years, and is currently the PreK-12 Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator for the Chelmsford Public Schools. In addition to her work in the arts, Dr. Whittlesey also collaborates with school districts and organizations to update policies and leads professional development to create gender-friendly schools where all students can thrive, regardless of gender.
Christy received her Ph.D. with a focus on Educational Research and Evaluation from the University of Massachusetts Lowell (2019), where she was awarded the Education Department’s “Outstanding Dissertation Award” for her work researching the educational experiences of transgender and non-binary students. She has presented her work at many national and international conferences. Her book, It’s Ok to Say “They”: Tips for Educator Allies of Transgender and Non-Binary Students, is published by Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. and received an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award in 2020. She is currently working with Jessica Kingsley publishers in London on a second book about trans allyship.
Visit Dr. Whittlesey's website to learn more and access free resources for schools: www.christywhittlesey.com
@christywhittles
Kara Wilkins
kwilkins@lowell.k12.ma.us
Lowell Public Schools
Kara Wilkins spent eighteen years teaching special education and social studies to 7th and 8th graders. She is currently a District Technology Integration Specialist for the Lowell Public Schools. She is a Google Certified Educator, an Apple Teacher, a 2015 Local PBS Digital Innovator for Massachusetts, and a 2018 PBS Digital Innovator All Star, one of 30 in the country. She is currently working with WGBH as a Teacher Leader Educator Ambassador.
@kwilkinstchr
Colleen Worrell
Director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning
St. Mark's School
Colleen has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, leader, and coach in education, including public and independent schools, higher ed, and non-profit associations. She has a strong focus on coaching and mentoring, cultivating relationships, research-based pedagogies, curricular innovation, and inclusive teaching. Colleen is mission-driven and strives to make schools equitable “learning organizations,” to catalyze purposeful learning, and to contribute to a positive, effective, team-oriented collaborative workplace.
@cdworrell
Chenyang Xu
Mr.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Chenyang Xu is a doctoral student in the Math, Science, and Learning Technology program in the College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He received his Master of Digital Sciences degree in 2019, and Master of Education degree in 2015. His research interests focus on utilizing social media and data science to support higher education and international student services.
Rose Young
Science Teacher
Essex Technical High School
Bachelors in Speech Communications from Penn State University
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from University of Pittsburgh
Master of Education (Biology Focus) from Gordon College, Massachusetts
Teaching is my second career, which I began about 10 years ago. I formerly worked in the health industry in research and hospital settings, and realize the importance of helping students to communicate in the field of science. Debates have been a great platform for me to teach students basic research, oral presentation and writing skills.
@Rose Young
Anna Yuen
Digital Instructor
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
Curious Life long learner - WHY? - WHY NOT? - HOW?
Efficiency and effectiveness are my mantra. I always look to improve the way I do things. My tagline is a quote from Dr. Seuss' Lorax, "It's not about what it is, it's about what it can become."
I have worked in education for 16 years. I started my professional career as a computer programmer/analyst and meandered into educational technology as my 2nd career, from technology specialist, curriculum data specialist, district data specialist to Digital Instructor.
@ayuen2
Kim Zajac
Speech Language Pathologist
MassCUE/Norton Public Schools/Emerson College
Kim Zajac, MA CCC-SLP/A is a certified speech/language pathologist and Audiologist at Norton Middle School and Norton High School. She is an affiliated faculty member for the Speech@Emerson Graduate Program as a Virtual Practicum Facilitator. Kim holds specialized certification in the area of Neuro-developmental Treatment with Pediatrics. She is Co-Leader of the MassCUE SLP/Special Education SIG and is a Co-Founder of @EdCampSoutheasternMA. She has presented at ISTE, MassCUE Fall Conference 2016, MassCUE/MASCD Spring Leadership Conference, New England League of Middle Schools Annual Conference 2017 as well a number of Norton Public School District Professional Development events. With over 20 years experience working with individuals across a variety of settings, Kim specializes in creating programs and learning strategies to support families and students with a wide range of disabilities including the areas of communication, movement, cognition, verbal and non-verbal learning, executive function, social competence, and social-emotional regulation. She is passionate about establishing equitable access and opportunity for ALL students and supports innovative integration of educational technology as a tool in learning as well as in specialized service delivery.
@ZajacSLP
Melissa Zeitz
Digital literacy and computer science teacher
Liberty elementary
Digital literacy and computer science teacher at an elementary school in Springfield. I have been teaching technology for over five years. Prior to that I was a special education teacher for over 10 years.
@Wallaby213
Full Name
Job Title
Personalized Learning Instructional Specialist
Company
Melrose Public Schools
Twitter Handle
@MAcevedo_04
Bio
As a former 4th grade teacher and having served as a coach for the past 6 years, I've seen so many great teaching practices in action. I am a co-facilitator for our Elementary First Year Educator program. I have a passion for ensuring all students can meet their full potential through personalized learning practices. This year remote learning has brought not only challenges, but some excellent opportunities for us to learn and grow together as a district.
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Job Title
Early Childhood Inclusion Teachers
Company
Boston Public Schools
Twitter Handle
@iTeachOwls
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Chantei Alves is a 7th year Boston Public Schools Early Childhood Inclusion Teacher at the Young Achievers K-8 School in Mattapan. She holds a Master’s in Education from Northeastern University and will be attending Lesley University’s Moderate Disabilities Master’s program in Summer 2021 as an Angela Wilkins scholarship recipient. Chantei is a teacher leader and a second Boston Teachers Union building representative. She is passionate about equitable and engaging education, more specifically inclusion, culturally responsive education, authentic family involvement and supporting other educators to reach all students academically, socially and emotionally. She is a member of several school district and state committees, including the NAACP Boston chapter, Boston Network for Black Student Achievement (BNBSA) and the Massachusetts Reading Association (MRA) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She also currently serves as the Black Educators Alliance of Massachusetts (B.E.A.M.). In May of 2020, it was announced that her passion and dedication to her school, district and union made her the recipient of the 2020 AFT Massachusetts Distinguished Service Award.
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Teacher
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East Bridgewater Public Schools
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@mrs__barra
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Beth Barra is a 4th-grade teacher and has been at the East Bridgewater Public Schools for eleven years. She is passionate about education, her students, technology, + incorporating STEAM into her ELA lessons. Beth is a certified Mindfulness Instructor and is an SEL enthusiast. When she's not teaching, Beth is most likely working on rebuilding her vintage camper with her family. Connect with her on Instagram @fancactusinfourth!
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Jen Bassett
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Reading Specialist
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Medfield Public Schools
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As a mom and an educator, Jen is inspired by young learners every day. Through joyful, engaging experiences, she hopes to help foster a lifelong love of literacy. She spent eight years teaching second grade and has been a reading specialist for six years. She believes in the power of connections...connections with children, with texts, and with the world. These connections are facilitated through innovative uses of technology. She is grateful for collaborative connections that support her as she continually adjusts her practice to best meet the needs of diverse students.
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Sandra Beck
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French Teacher
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New Heights Charter School of Brockton
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Meet Sandra Beck, a French teacher who takes every opportunity to incorporate new and exciting experiences in her classroom for her students! Known to think outside of the box, Sandra’s primary motivation in everything she does is the benefit of her students. “I always think of my own experiences as a child, she said. “I lived and attended school in France from middle school through college, and everyone was required to take a technology class.” stated Beck. This has shaped her views of learning with technology and its importance in her classroom. (From “MassCUE Featured Educator” December 2019 article)
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Ela Ben-Ur
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Adjunct Associate Professor & Founder
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Olin College & Innovators' Compass
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Ela Ben-Ur has worked and co-experimented deeply with organizations and educators interested in design thinking since 2012. The focus of her present experimentation is Innovators' Compass (http://innovatorscompass.org/): 5 questions that move us forward, distilled from many different practices, in many graphic and online formats which have been used from preschools to universities, global conferences and rural communities.
Ela worked 13 prior years at renowned innovation firm IDEO. Her design practice and leadership at IDEO spanned diverse industries, geographies and sectors. She went on to co-found IDEO’s Leadership Studio for developing project leaders, coach teams and facilitate for clients.
Ela has taught courses from product design to life design at Olin since 2007. She has offered workshops through MIT (her alma mater), Sloan, Babson, Dartmouth and Harvard, and at venues from SXSW EDU to the National Science Teachers’ Association, AIGA, International Development Design Summit, and US Conference on AIDS.
Ela earned BS (1997) and MS (1999) in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. As a research assistant in the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Haptics Group, she developed a force-feedback laparoscopic surgery simulator that has been patented and displayed at the MIT Museum.
Her daughters are her inspiration.
Ela worked 13 prior years at renowned innovation firm IDEO. Her design practice and leadership at IDEO spanned diverse industries, geographies and sectors. She went on to co-found IDEO’s Leadership Studio for developing project leaders, coach teams and facilitate for clients.
Ela has taught courses from product design to life design at Olin since 2007. She has offered workshops through MIT (her alma mater), Sloan, Babson, Dartmouth and Harvard, and at venues from SXSW EDU to the National Science Teachers’ Association, AIGA, International Development Design Summit, and US Conference on AIDS.
Ela earned BS (1997) and MS (1999) in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. As a research assistant in the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Haptics Group, she developed a force-feedback laparoscopic surgery simulator that has been patented and displayed at the MIT Museum.
Her daughters are her inspiration.
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Caroline Berz
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History Teacher
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Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
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Caroline Berz has been an educator for over a decade in the Boston area and currently teaches in the History Department at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School where she teaches World History and an elective called Women and Gender Studies.
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Caroline Berz
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History Teacher
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Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
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Caroline Berz has been an educator for over a decade in the Boston area and currently teaches in the History Department at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School where she teaches World History and an elective called Women and Gender Studies.
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Megan Bounit
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Director of Academic Technology
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The Park School Brookline
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Megan Bounit is an educator and lifelong learner who is committed to supporting equity and inclusion in school communities and is passionate about technology, education, and leadership. She has spent the past seventeen years working at the intersection of technology and education. She currently serves as the Director of Technology for Academic Programs at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School. Before joining PHA she worked at Park School in Brookline, MA; Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, MA; and King School in Stamford, CT. Megan has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Bryn Mawr College and a master's degree in Technology in Education from Lesley University. Megan also had the opportunity to work as a member of the Scratch Team in the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. Megan was chosen by Global Online Academy to be a member of their 2017-2018 inaugural Learning Design Coaches Cohort, was a Community Teaching Assistant for the MIT EdX course “Launching Innovation in Schools: XQ Edition,” and was selected by MassCUE to be a Social Media Ambassador at their 2017 annual conference. Megan is a KIBO Ambassador, a certified Flipgrid Educator, a 3rd year certified Seesaw Ambassador, a certified Common Sense Educator, and a Certified GoGuardian Educator and Admin. Megan was selected by School Reform Initiative to be a member of their SRI Leadership Academy Inaugural Cohort 2019-2020 and is currently participating in her second year-long SRI leadership cohort. Megan has presented at AISNE, MassCUE, and ISTE and has been published in SmartBrief, eSchoolNews and Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, ACM SIGCSE. https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganhaddadi/
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Paula Boylan
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Occupational Therapist,
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Mansfield Public Schools
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I have been a practicing pediatric Occupational Therapist for the past 30 years, working in a variety of settings including pediatric rehabilitation, specialized day schools, and finally landing at the Mansfield Public Schools in 1999. Early in my career, I recognized the value and benefits of the use of technology to help to level the playing field for all of the clients I was working with. In the early 90’s I was a member of the Assistive Technology Team at Franciscans Children’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Brighton, MA and since that time, have continued to grow and expand my knowledge and understanding of the impact that technology can have on a wide variety of persons with varying abilities. In 2016, I earned a Master of Education degree in Educational Technology from Framingham State University. . This degree allowed me to build on my skills of assessing individuals’ strengths and weaknesses and using that assessment to match those areas with appropriate tools to facilitate independence and apply that knowledge to an educational setting. Since achieving that degree, I have worked as the building technology assistant for our K-2 building, helping to facilitate the integration of technology into the classroom for both staff and students.
In my other job, I am the mother to 2 grown daughters, one of whom is a practicing speech and language pathologist, and one of whom is studying to be a Physician Assistant at Springfield College. My husband and I are novice beekeepers and when I am not helping tend to the bees, I love to read (for pleasure) and craft.
In my other job, I am the mother to 2 grown daughters, one of whom is a practicing speech and language pathologist, and one of whom is studying to be a Physician Assistant at Springfield College. My husband and I are novice beekeepers and when I am not helping tend to the bees, I love to read (for pleasure) and craft.
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Diane Brancazio
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Instructor
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Massachusetts Institute of Tec
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Diane is passionate about transforming education within existing traditional schools, helping the students and teachers of today. She supports teachers in becoming facilitators of student-centered hands-on learning, and creating a school culture of experimentation, collaboration, self-direction, and joy in learning.
At MIT Diane develops and leads workshops for teachers integrating Maker/STEM into their regular curriculum and in using Makerspaces to engage and empower students. She maintains the Edgerton Center Student Project Lab / Makerspace for the MIT community and regularly supervises undergraduate students on projects that support the K12 MakerLab initiative and personal research. Diane also co-teaches a popular freshman advising seminar entitled “Engineering, Art, and Science."
Working as a product design consultant at several engineering companies, Diane honed her skills in creative problem solving, project management, and fabrication. She went into education as a career after serving as an instructor for summer programs at the Edgerton Center. She has now returned with 15 years of experience in teaching technology and engineering design, computer science, and general science in public middle and high-school classrooms.
Her formal technical training includes a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Princeton University and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. She taught Engineering and Computer Science in public high and middle schools for 15 years before returning to MIT.
At MIT Diane develops and leads workshops for teachers integrating Maker/STEM into their regular curriculum and in using Makerspaces to engage and empower students. She maintains the Edgerton Center Student Project Lab / Makerspace for the MIT community and regularly supervises undergraduate students on projects that support the K12 MakerLab initiative and personal research. Diane also co-teaches a popular freshman advising seminar entitled “Engineering, Art, and Science."
Working as a product design consultant at several engineering companies, Diane honed her skills in creative problem solving, project management, and fabrication. She went into education as a career after serving as an instructor for summer programs at the Edgerton Center. She has now returned with 15 years of experience in teaching technology and engineering design, computer science, and general science in public middle and high-school classrooms.
Her formal technical training includes a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Princeton University and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. She taught Engineering and Computer Science in public high and middle schools for 15 years before returning to MIT.
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Leo Brehm
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CTO
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Cape Cod Collaborative
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Leo Brehm, CatchOn’s product manager, is a career school CIO for public schools serving education for over 22 years. Leo has supported education in a variety of roles, including a technology support specialist, instructional technology specialist, network administrator, director of technology, CIO/CTO and adjunct professor in four districts and a higher education institution. He spent most of his career as CIO/CTO with the Sharon and Newton Public Schools in Massachusetts. As a product manager Leo is actively involved in the design and development of CatchOn. Currently, he is leading the development of CatchOn’s learning analytics platform and helping districts leverage next-generation learning data to personalize the learning experience for their learners.
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Jessica Brittingham
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English Teacher
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Dartmouth High School
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Jessica Brittingham grew up in Mission Viejo, California, and moved to Boston for college in 1997. Mrs. Brittingham attended California State University Fullerton from 1996-1997, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UMass Boston in 2000. She then went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Professional Writing from UMass Dartmouth in 2007. In her thirteen years of secondary teaching experience, Mrs. Brittingham has grown to love project-based learning, and has continued to develop her skills in Instructional Technology. She is a Level 2 Certified Google Educator, and plans to begin working on advanced graduate study in Educational Leadership in the near future. She is the proud mother of 2 girls, Rowan and Harper, and the proud-stepmother of 3 boys, Christopher, Matthew, and Zachary. In addition to education, Jessica is passionate about music, reading, and crystals.
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Ellen Brooks
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Teacher & Professional Development Facilitator/Coordinator
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Monroe Public Schools & The NEA
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Ellen Brooks is a teacher with classroom experience in lower and upper elementary levels. She began her career in Ann Arbor, MI after graduating from Eastern Michigan University and also has her masters degree from Michigan State University with specializations in literacy. While in Ann Arbor she helped facilitate a professional development program for teachers interested in incorporating technology in their day-to-day classrooms as well as building understanding for pedagogical models about blended learning. Now teaching 6th grade in Monroe, MI Ellen also works with the Teacher Quality program through the NEA to provide and organize professional development webinars across the country.
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Mary Lou Buell
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Technology Integration Specialist
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Weymouth Public Schools
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Mary Lou Buell is a technology integration specialist for the Weymouth Public Schools. She began her career in education as a social studies teacher at Weymouth High School. Mary Lou is also the devoted wife of a business owner, and mother of four children: two enrolled in public school in Duxbury, one a student at Seton Hill University, and one an officer in the United States Coast Guard.
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Monica Burns
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EdTech Consultant
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Class Tech Tips, LLC
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Dr. Monica Burns is an EdTech and Curriculum Consultant, author and former New York City public school teacher. She works with schools and organizations around the world to support PreK-20 educators with thoughtful technology integration. Monica’s website ClassTechTips.com and Easy EdTech Podcast helps educators place “tasks before apps” by promoting deeper learning with technology.
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Laura Cahill
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Assistant Tech Director
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Worcester Public Schools
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Laura is a district technology coach in Worcester Public Schools, co-chair of the MassCUE Professional Development Committee, and the leader of Google Educator Group Massachusetts. She is also a Google Certified Trainer and ISTE Certified Educator with a passion for professional learning and curriculum development.
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Christy Callahan
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Reading specialist
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Medfield schools
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Christy s passionate about reading, books, integrating technology to enhance learning, and above all, empowering students and teachers. She has taught for 19 years - seven years as a classroom teacher, in 12 years as a reading specialist. She’s also a professor at Providence College. Most importantly, she is a mom and wife. She thrives on learning new things and incorporating innovative ideas into her teaching in every day life. Collaborating with others, exploring new ideas, and finding the joy in learning motivates her as an educator. She’s continually seeking ways to enrich her practice.
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Lindsey Cawood
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Technology Coach
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Buxton Center Elementary School
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PreK-5 Technology coach
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Anita Cellucci
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Library Teacher
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Westborough High School
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ANITA CELLUCCI is the School librarian at Westborough High School, Westborough, MA. where she is also the K-12 Library Department head. As a Teaching Lecturer for Plymouth State University, NH she teaches an online course for children’s and young adult literature with a focus on social justice and diversity in the library. Anita is currently a Director at Large on the AASL Board of Directors, past MSLA Advocacy Co-chair as well as a past President of the Massachusetts School Library Association. She is a Guided Inquiry Design Practitioner and has published a chapter, “Using Inquiry Tools to Activate Reflection and Assess Student Learning” in the book Guided Inquiry Design in Action: High School. Anita has also published articles in publications such as School Library Journal, Teacher Librarian and was a monthly columnist for School Library Connection’s “Full Voice”. She is the recipient of the MSLA Service Award 2017, Peggy Hallisey Leadership Award 2020 and AASL Social Media Superstar Finalist, 2018, Social Justice Defender Category. For her work in relation to mental health and social-emotional learning she was named a 2019 LJ Mover & Shaker and received the School Librarian of the Year 2016 Co-Finalist Award. https://linktr.ee/anitacellucci
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Dan Chase
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Digital Learning Specialist
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Franklin Public Schools
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Chey Cheney
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Middle School Teacher
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Toronto District School Board
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Chey Cheney is a middle school teacher with 20 years of teaching experience, originally from Ottawa, Ontario. He currently teaches English and Physical Education in the north Toronto area, and does lots of coaching and leadership work with students in the school. Along with his former teaching partner Pav Wander, Chey co-hosts a podcast called “The Staffroom Podcast,” as well as a live educational music radio show on VoicEd Radio called, “The Drive.”
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Leticia Citizen
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i4Coach
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Hawthorne School
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Leticia Citizen has begun her 21st year as an educator. She has taught Kindergarten (2 years), First Grade (7 years), and Fifth Grade (9 years). This is her third year as an i4Coach at Hawthorne School. She uses many instructional tools to impactfully educate, with a particular interest in technology-enhanced teaching and global connections. As a result, she currently and effectively implements many applications and programs available to teachers, helping augment their student's learning, modernizing traditional classroom methods. Leticia is an educator who loves to challenge, engage, and make life-long connections with students and teachers.
Leticia also dedicates her life to social justice and providing professional development for educators and administrators. Collaborating with members of her PLN, Equity In Action was born, an organization looking at who is missing and present in educational spaces, acknowledging where diversity is lacking, and tracking the data behind why. As educators who value learning from the experience and ideas of diverse voices, we recognize the importance of creating welcoming spaces that allow ALL people to feel welcomed and valued. In addition to Equity In Action, Leticia, with Dr. Toutoule Nyoya and Cicely Day, have created Tech.Teach.Grow, LLC. Providing high quality professional development to teachers and administrators, Tech.Teach.Grow, LLC use technology as a tool in tandem with proven research based teaching and learning methodology to deliver our services to our clients.
Leticia shares how she integrates various digital platforms and tech tools with teachers at numerous CUE-affiliate conferences around California and Nevada. She also has presented on these same topics at numerous national conferences over the last several years, most notably NSTA (2018), NCFL (2016 & 2017), NCTE (2018 & 2019), TCEA (2018, 2019, & 2020), FETC (2019 & 2020) and returning to ISTE (2017, 2018, & 2019).
Leticia currently serves as an ambassador and trainer for a variety of digital tools including Edmodo, Seesaw, Nearpod, Wakelet, PenPal Schools, Newsela, and Flipgrid. She is also a Level 1 Google Certified Educator and a returning Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.
Leticia also dedicates her life to social justice and providing professional development for educators and administrators. Collaborating with members of her PLN, Equity In Action was born, an organization looking at who is missing and present in educational spaces, acknowledging where diversity is lacking, and tracking the data behind why. As educators who value learning from the experience and ideas of diverse voices, we recognize the importance of creating welcoming spaces that allow ALL people to feel welcomed and valued. In addition to Equity In Action, Leticia, with Dr. Toutoule Nyoya and Cicely Day, have created Tech.Teach.Grow, LLC. Providing high quality professional development to teachers and administrators, Tech.Teach.Grow, LLC use technology as a tool in tandem with proven research based teaching and learning methodology to deliver our services to our clients.
Leticia shares how she integrates various digital platforms and tech tools with teachers at numerous CUE-affiliate conferences around California and Nevada. She also has presented on these same topics at numerous national conferences over the last several years, most notably NSTA (2018), NCFL (2016 & 2017), NCTE (2018 & 2019), TCEA (2018, 2019, & 2020), FETC (2019 & 2020) and returning to ISTE (2017, 2018, & 2019).
Leticia currently serves as an ambassador and trainer for a variety of digital tools including Edmodo, Seesaw, Nearpod, Wakelet, PenPal Schools, Newsela, and Flipgrid. She is also a Level 1 Google Certified Educator and a returning Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.
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Laurie Clement
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Teacher
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Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
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Grade 8 Virtual Teacher -St. Isidore of Seville
Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
* lifelong learner, intrigued by global learning opportunities, Google Education Trainer, Google Certified Teacher ATL14 , proud Canadian
Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
* lifelong learner, intrigued by global learning opportunities, Google Education Trainer, Google Certified Teacher ATL14 , proud Canadian
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Ann Coates
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teacher
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Hanover Public Schools
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So many interests, so little time! For 24 years Ann has served as a social studies teacher in Hanover. As a Google for Education Certified Trainer, one of Ann’s greatest passions is helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms. Her blog anncoates.org and podcast InspireK12 offer information on the blended classroom, innovative digital learning, and good old fashion teacher chat. Currently, she teaches AP Psychology, face to face and online, and world history. You can connect with her on Twitter at @psych225.
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Sean Coffron
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Instructional Technology Training Specialist
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Manassas City Public Schools
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Dr. Sean Coffron has served as an educator with Manassas City Public Schools for nineteen years, including six years as an administrator and instructional technologist. Having earned a PhD in Educational Leadership and an MBA, his research interested include professional learning and evaluation of staff development. He has offered presentations and workshops on the implementation of instructional technology strategies to promote student and staff engagement, including topics such as digital footprint, learning management systems, 1:1 implementation, and electronic professional learning communities.
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Annie Cohn
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District Technology Coach
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Worcester Public Schools
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Annie Cohn is a district technology coach and former elementary school educator in the Worcester Public Schools. Annie is a graduate of Clark University and continues to work with their education department co-teaching graduate courses and running a summer partnership program for students. Laura is a Google Certified Trainer,a leader of GEG Massachusetts, and working on her ISTE certification. Annie is passionate about community engagement in education and creating a more equitable education system. This is punctuated by her work chairing the Worcester Public Schools’ Techquity Committee. She is an active teacher researcher and deeply invested in improving students’ educational experience. You can find her on Twitter at @ed_tech_family.
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Liz Colantuonio
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Special Education
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Greenfield Community Virtual School
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Liz Colantuonio is an educator with an undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education from Wheelock College and a Masters in Education from Emmanuel College in Educational Technology. She has over 25 years of classroom teaching experience with 16 of those years working as a Digital Learning Specialist in Westford, Massachusetts. She is now teaching at the Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School where she is a Special Education Teacher for K-3 students. Additionally, she works as an adjunct instructor for the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) in New Hampshire where she teaches Technology courses (Social Media, Learning in a Digital World, Technology 4&5) and Family Consumer Science (Early Childhood, Parenting) classes at the Elementary, High School and Adult Education levels. She also works as an adjunct faculty member at Granite State College, in the School of Education, where she teaches Strategies for Teaching Science to both undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students.
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Kristin Daley Conti
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7th Grade Science Teacher
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Tantasqua Junior High
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Kristin is a seventh grade, Level 1 - Google Certified Educator, Lead Science Teacher, at Tantasqua Junior High School, a regional school in central Massachusetts. She has been in the classroom for over 20 years. Kristin is a member of MassCue and a first time presenter at this conference. She has facilitated many professional development opportunities in her own district, and has presented at the USM Summer Spark Conference in Milwaukee, WI. Kristin follows both the #tlap (Teach Like A Pirate) and #ditchbook (Ditch That Textbook) hashtags, and co-moderates the #scitlap (Science Teach Like A Pirate) Twitter Chat, every Wednesday at 8:30 EST. She considers herself an educational pirate, a ditcher, and an ed-tech tinkerer.
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Constance M Cook
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Teaching Associate/General/Vocal Music Specialist
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Department of Music and Dance, University of Massachusetts, Amherst/Norwood, Ma Public Schools
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Constance M. Cook is completing her second year of doctoral studies in music education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she is privileged to be a Teaching Associate.She is on leave from her position teaching music to 13 kindergarten classes and grades 1/2 music. She holds an MA in Critical and Creative Thinking from the University of Massachusetts, Boston and a BM and a music teaching license from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She is a singer and instrumentalist in folk duo Little Blue Heron which makes music with children and adults. She writes poetry when she has time!
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Dorothy Corbiere
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Teacher
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The Meadowbrook School Of Weston
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I am a long-time teacher with a master's degree in Elementary Education and an MAT in math. At the moment I am teaching mostly math, but working hard to integrate science and technology into the math realm. School keeps me busy, but I have lots of hobbies and love anything outdoors. Family keep me busy with 4 grandchildren down the street who always need a ride somewhere, help with homework, or just someone to play ping pong with! A long-time teacher is a life-long learner and that is me.
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Molly Cotter
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Inclusion Specialist
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Norwood Public Schools
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Molly Cotter is a special education teacher in grades 4-5 at the Balch Elementary School in the Norwood Public Schools.
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