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AI Educator Summit
Tuesday, August 4
 

7:30am CDT

Registration
Tuesday August 4, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
Gymnasium Lobby

Tuesday August 4, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
Gymnasium Lobby
  Summit Business

8:00am CDT

Welcome to the 2026 AI Educator Summit
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
Gymnasium

Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
Gymnasium
  Summit Business

8:15am CDT

Keynote Speaker - Connecting Humanity and Innovation in Education
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Gymnasium
Innovation flourishes when grounded in human values. This keynote introduces the THRIVE Framework: tenacity, honesty, relatability, integrity, vulnerability, and empathy as a foundation for driving innovation and collaboration in education and the world of work. By focusing on building meaningful relationships, the framework fosters an educational culture where students feel supported, educators...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and longtime teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law, a Master’s degree, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Gymnasium
  Keynote

9:30am CDT

AI Literacy Meets Real World Learning
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
 Real World Learning's Market Value Assets — Client Connected Projects, internships, entrepreneurial experiences, and industry credentials — are designed to give students authentic, skills-based experiences that connect learning to life beyond the classroom. AI literacy belongs in that same space.Presenters will share how AI literacy competencies, including, evaluating AI-generated...
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Speakers
avatar for Aaron Duff

Aaron Duff

Director of College and Career Readiness, Platte County School District
Currently, the Director of Secondary Education at Platte County School District. Starting in the 2026/2027 school year, will be the Director of College and Career Readiness at Platte County School District.
avatar for Lauren Hays

Lauren Hays

Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, University of Central Missouri
Associate Professor of Instructional Technology at the University of Central Missouri
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
  AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness

9:30am CDT

Making Gemini Your Partner
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
We all know that the "to-do" list of a teacher never truly ends, and it can often feel like the administrative side of the job pulls you away from your students. This session is designed to be a practical, visual guide to making Google Gemini your personal partner in the classroom. We will explore how to build "Gemini Gems"—your own custom AI assistants that can take over the heavy lifting of...
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Speakers
avatar for Samantha Stearn

Samantha Stearn

Instrcutional Design & technology Coordinator, Ferguson-Florissant School District
Sam is an Instructional Design & Technology Coordinator with 17 years of experience in education. She has served in her current role at the Ferguson-Florissant School District for over 10 years. Her work involves facilitating professional development/coaching, managing multiple district-wide... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
  AI Tools/Platforms & Creation

9:30am CDT

From Zero to Confident: SchoolAI for Beginners and Intermediate Users
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Whether you just heard about SchoolAI for the first time or you have been using it for a while and want to fill in some gaps, this session is built for you. We will cover the core features every user needs to know, then move into some of the newer tools that are changing how teachers and students use the platform day to day, including Dot and the Browser Extension. You will leave with practical...
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Speakers
avatar for Trevor Goertzen

Trevor Goertzen

VP Partnerships, SchoolAI/Harding University
Trevor Goertzen is an experienced educator, former principal, and adjunct professor from Olathe, KS. He’s taught and coached at both middle and high school levels, earned National Board Certification, and served on district, state & national committees. As a school leader, he spent... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
  Getting Started with AI
  • global Y

9:30am CDT

Mirror, Not Monitor: Personal Development with the Teacher Professional Growth GEM
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Traditional professional development often feels like a performance review. This presentation introduces the Teacher Professional Growth GEM—a revolutionary, AI-powered self created sample tool designed to shift the paradigm from high-stakes evaluation to autonomous self-reflection.Built specifically to be a "mirror, not a monitor," this GEM provides educators with a completely safe, private...
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Speakers
avatar for Craig Dierking

Craig Dierking

Director of Assessment and Accountability, Raymore Peculiar School District
Craig Dierking is a seasoned Director of Assessment and Accountability and expert Data Analyst dedicated to transforming educational data into systemic institutional growth. They lead strategic initiatives in assessment design, data literacy, and compliance metrics. A sought-after... Read More →
avatar for Karmin Ricker

Karmin Ricker

Instructional Design and Technology Coord., Raymore Peculiar School District
With over three decades of experience in education, Karmin has navigated the evolving landscape of instructional shifts with a focus on authentic student engagement. After a successful career as a secondary English and French teacher and athletic coach, Karmin transitioned into instructional... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
  Leadership & District Innovation

9:30am CDT

Empowering Missouri Students with AI: Guiden and Young AI Pro in Action
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Shay Gillespie will lead a dynamic, a session demonstrating how AI can transform literacy, creativity, and future readiness for Missouri students. Attendees will get a firsthand look at Guiden, an AI powered learning platform that supports reading, writing, and personalized instruction for all learners, including struggling readers and English learners. Shay will also introduce the CCK Young...
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Speakers
avatar for Shay Gillespie

Shay Gillespie

Creator/CEO, Color Coded Kids
If discipline, hustle, and pure energy came in a bottle, it would be labeled Shay Gillespie, a visionary tech founder and AI educator reshaping how the next generation learns, creates, and earns in a digital world.Shay has spent more than two decades driving strategic technology engagements at World Wide Technology while simultaneously building her own ecosystem of impact... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
  Teaching & Learning
  • global Y

10:30am CDT

AI Literacy Across the Curriculum: Strategies for K–12 Integration
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
This session will explore ways to integrate AI literacy into everyday instruction. Using tools like Kira, we will explore strategies to help students understand how to use AI in safe, ethical, and responsible ways that enhance learning. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas that save time, spark curiosity, and empower students as informed, responsible users of AI.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Educator, Consultant, Attorney, Author, ThriveinEDU LLC
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle's focus was on the need... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
  AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness

10:30am CDT

Your Bestie is a Bot? Navigating AI Companionship Before It Becomes a Problem
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for conversation, emotional support, and even friendship and the technology is designed to keep them coming back. While the appeal is understandable, the risks are real. Learn why students are drawn to AI companionship, what the research is telling us about the impact, and what schools can do about it.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Henderson

Mark Henderson

Director of AI, Missouri School Boards' Association
Mark Henderson is the Director of AI Initiatives at the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA). A former high school English teacher, Mark brings a classroom-first perspective to every conversation about AI. As a national speaker and thought leader, Mark helps school communities... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
  AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness
  • global Y

10:30am CDT

Beyond the Screen: Building Playable, Educational Websites with Gemini Canvas
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
What happens when you combine AI-powered game design with student web development? You get an unstoppable classroom ecosystem of engagement and learning. In this session, we will explore how to leverage Google Gemini Canvas to rapidly prototype and build educational games that students actually want to play.But we don't stop there. You’ll see how to transform these games into high-value,...
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Speakers
avatar for Jill Badalamenti

Jill Badalamenti

Blended learning Coach, Maplewood Richmond Heights School District
Jill Badalamenti is a Blended Learning Coach at Maplewood Richmond Heights School District, bringing expertise in integrating technology to enhance educational environments. Jill's background reflects a strong focus on educational technology leadership and curriculum development within... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
  AI Tools/Platforms & Creation
  • global Y

10:30am CDT

The AI Audit: A Hands-on Red-Lining Workshop for Leaders
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Innovation without oversight is a liability. As AI integration moves from "pilot" to "policy,"  leaders must be able to identify the hidden risks in emerging use cases—from algorithmic bias and data privacy gaps to the erosion of teacher agency. Participants will be handed real-world AI implementation scenarios and tasked with "red-lining" the friction points. Plan on lots of dialogue and...
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Speakers
avatar for Karmin Ricker

Karmin Ricker

Instructional Design and Technology Coord., Raymore Peculiar School District
With over three decades of experience in education, Karmin has navigated the evolving landscape of instructional shifts with a focus on authentic student engagement. After a successful career as a secondary English and French teacher and athletic coach, Karmin transitioned into instructional... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
  Leadership & District Innovation

10:30am CDT

AI-Powered Personalization: Practical Strategies for Lesson Planning and Student Feedback
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
How might educators use AI to enhance the work they already do — planning lessons, creating engaging content, and providing meaningful feedback — without losing the human judgment that makes teaching effective?In this hands-on session, participants will explore practical approaches to AI-assisted instructional design through direct application. Working with real classroom scenarios, educators...
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Speakers
avatar for Peter Brunetta

Peter Brunetta

Senior Account Executive, Colleague AI
With a Master's in Education and a decade of experience spanning both sides of the educational landscape, Pete uniquely bridges classroom practice and technology innovation. After five years teaching English Language Arts, he transitioned into EdTech, spending five years developing... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
  Teaching & Learning

11:30am CDT

NotebookLM: Building Source-Grounded AI Workflows with Gemini and Custom Gems
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
Last year, many educators explored NotebookLM as a powerful tool for organizing sources and asking better questions. This year, we go further. In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to design source-grounded AI workflows using NotebookLM, Gemini, and custom Gems.We will explore how to build stronger notebooks, write system prompt-style custom instructions, use NotebookLM inside...
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Speakers
avatar for Colin Davitt

Colin Davitt

Director of Imagination and Wonder, Lindbergh Schools
As the Director of Artificial Intelligence and Blended Learning at Lindbergh Schools, I lead districtwide efforts to design and implement a future-ready learning ecosystem where artificial intelligence and human creativity work together to personalize learning, empower teachers, and... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
  AI Tools/Platforms & Creation

11:30am CDT

Master the Art of Prompt Writing
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
Strong prompts unlock better results. This session deepens participants’ ability to communicate effectively with Copilot by focusing on clarity, context, and iteration. Participants learn how small changes in phrasing can dramatically improve outcomes.Who This Session Is ForAnyone who wants more accurate, useful AI outputs.What You’ll LearnPrompt structures that workIterative prompting and...
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Speakers
avatar for Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
  Getting Started with AI

11:30am CDT

AI as a Thought Partner: Simple Classroom Lessons You Can Actually Use Tomorrow
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
Let’s be honest: you don’t need another session about how AI can write an email to parents. This isn't about teacher shortcuts or administrative hacks. It's about how to design everyday lessons where your students use AI to think harder, not to cheat. Instead of bouncing around a dozen different apps, we are going to focus on four basic lesson structures that work in almost any subject. We...
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Speakers
avatar for Dr. Amanda Kilgore

Dr. Amanda Kilgore

AI Innovation Instructional Coach, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Amanda Kilgore passionately works to help teachers find creative ways to engage students in the learning process. She has spent 23 years in the Raymore-Peculiar School District. She has held a variety of positions and been a member of a variety of committees in the district. Amanda... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
  Teaching & Learning
  • global Y

11:30am CDT

AI Empowered - Elementary
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
Audience: Education (Elementary)This module equips educators with practical skills to leverage AI for new learning experiences. Participants will explore approaches that go beyond conventional applications like quizzes and worksheets to design dynamic, personalized learning environments. The course examines how AI can support differentiated instruction, facilitate collaborative knowledge...
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Speakers
avatar for Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
  Teaching & Learning

11:30am CDT

Teaching in the Margins: Discern, Build, Send
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
The most important teaching moments often happen outside the lesson plan in the margins. This hands-on session explores the quiet work that shapes students for life, and how AI tools like SchoolAI can protect the time and attention that work requires. Participants will experience a live AI lesson using SchoolAI Spaces, see real classroom data through the Teacher Dashboard, and build a ready-to-use...
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Speakers
avatar for Trevor Goertzen

Trevor Goertzen

VP Partnerships, SchoolAI/Harding University
Trevor Goertzen is an experienced educator, former principal, and adjunct professor from Olathe, KS. He’s taught and coached at both middle and high school levels, earned National Board Certification, and served on district, state & national committees. As a school leader, he spent... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
  Teaching & Learning
  • global Y

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
Gymnasium

Tuesday August 4, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
Gymnasium

1:10pm CDT

Unleashing Classroom Creativity with Canva's AI Tools
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Discover how Canva’s AI features can revolutionize your teaching practice and student engagement. These cutting-edge tools make professional design accessible to both educators and students, streamlining content creation while maintaining high-quality results. Explore practical applications of:Magic Animate for bringing lessons to lifeMagic Media for creating custom educational imageryMagic...
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Speakers
avatar for Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
  AI Tools/Platforms & Creation
  • about <br>

1:10pm CDT

Rethinking Assessment: Using AI to Support Mastery-Based Grading and Personalized Instruction
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Assessment should inform instruction — but the realities of grading workload often mean that valuable student learning data goes underutilized. What if AI could help close that gap?In this session, participants will explore how AI-powered tools can transform assessment practices by streamlining the creation of interactive, standards-aligned assessments and rubrics that capture meaningful data...
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Speakers
avatar for Peter Brunetta

Peter Brunetta

Senior Account Executive, Colleague AI
With a Master's in Education and a decade of experience spanning both sides of the educational landscape, Pete uniquely bridges classroom practice and technology innovation. After five years teaching English Language Arts, he transitioned into EdTech, spending five years developing... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
  Assessment & Feedback
  • global Y

1:10pm CDT

The classroom X-ray: Using teacher dashboards to compare and support student writing
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Teachers can see the final essay, but rarely see the hours of thinking, deleting, and rearranging that happen before students "Submit" their work. This session introduces a process-centered teacher dashboard that acts as an "X-ray" for the writing classroom. Participating teachers will learn how to compare the workflows of an entire class at a glance to identify who is authentically engaged, who...
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Speakers
avatar for Badri Adhikari

Badri Adhikari

Associate Professor, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dr. Adhikari is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL). His work focuses on artificial intelligence, educational technology, and the responsible use of AI in learning. His research has been supported by the U.S. National... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
  Assessment & Feedback
  • global Y

1:10pm CDT

From Educator to Builder: A Practical Framework for Responsible AI Innovation in Schools
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Artificial intelligence and no-code development have fundamentally changed who can create software.Today, classroom teachers, counselors, instructional coaches, principals, and district leaders can build solutions to real problems in a matter of hours. The technical barriers that once required teams of software engineers have largely disappeared, creating unprecedented opportunities to improve...
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Speakers
avatar for Evan Theobald

Evan Theobald

Assistant Principal / Athletic Director, Reeds Spring Schools
I’m a school administrator turned vibe coder and the founder of SimplifiEd Solutions, LLC. Over the past year, I’ve used AI, no-code tools, and modern software platforms to build practical solutions for real challenges in K–12 education.I’m the creator of Eligibility Tracker... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
  Leadership & District Innovation
  • global Y

1:10pm CDT

AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
The session will be led by an educator and attorney who will provide guidance on legal considerations for integrating AI technologies in educational settings. The session will outline the legal frameworks governing the use of AI in classrooms, provide insight into addressing copyright issues, safeguarding privacy rights, and maintaining legal compliance when using these tools.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Educator, Consultant, Attorney, Author, ThriveinEDU LLC
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle's focus was on the need... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
  Specialized Applications
  • global Y

2:10pm CDT

AI Literacy Across the Curriculum: Strategies for K–12 Integration
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:10pm - 2:25pm CDT
This session will explore ways to integrate AI literacy into everyday instruction. Using tools like Kira, we will explore strategies to help students understand how to use AI in safe, ethical, and responsible ways that enhance learning. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas that save time, spark curiosity, and empower students as informed, responsible users of AI.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Educator, Consultant, Attorney, Author, ThriveinEDU LLC
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle's focus was on the need... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and longtime teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law, a Master’s degree, and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:10pm - 2:25pm CDT
  AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness

2:10pm CDT

AI-Proof It: Redesigning Assignments That Demand Real Thinking
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
AI can write the essay, solve the problem, and answer the question…but it can't replace your student's voice, experience, or reasoning process. Learn practical strategies for redesigning existing assignments so that AI assistance becomes irrelevant (or at least insufficient). Walk away with a concrete process for transforming the most at-risk assignments into tasks that require authentic...
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Speakers
avatar for Mark Henderson

Mark Henderson

Director of AI, Missouri School Boards' Association
Mark Henderson is the Director of AI Initiatives at the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA). A former high school English teacher, Mark brings a classroom-first perspective to every conversation about AI. As a national speaker and thought leader, Mark helps school communities... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
  Assessment & Feedback

2:10pm CDT

AI Empowered - Secondary
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Audience: Education (Secondary)This module equips educators with practical skills to leverage AI for new learning experiences. Participants will explore approaches that go beyond conventional applications like quizzes and worksheets to design dynamic, personalized learning environments. The course examines how AI can support differentiated instruction, facilitate collaborative knowledge...
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Speakers
avatar for Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
  Teaching & Learning

2:10pm CDT

The Glow-Up Your Curriculum Didn't Know It Needed : A practical guide to using AI for curriculum planning — no matter where you're starting from.
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Raise your hand if you've planned a lesson on a Sunday you weren't even excited about. Whether your curriculum comes in a binder or lives entirely in your head, AI has something for you. In this session we'll ditch the overwhelm, find your teacher "skin type," and walk away with real prompts ready to use the moment school starts back up. Designed for teachers, support staff, and administrators at...
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Speakers
avatar for Amanda Harrison

Amanda Harrison

6th Grade ELA Teacher, Hancock Place School District
I'm Amanda Harrison — a 6th grade ELA teacher at Hancock Place Middle School just outside of St. Louis. I teach in a diverse district where no two students are exactly alike, which means differentiation isn't optional. It's everything. (:
Over the past several years I've used AI as a real classroom tool — building year-long pacing guides, creating differentiated materials for diverse learners, and designing student-favorite units like my Poetry Cafe performance project. I've figured out how to make AI work at every... Read More →
Tuesday August 4, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
  Teaching & Learning
  • global Y
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

7:30am CDT

Registration
Wednesday August 5, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
Gymnasium Lobby

Wednesday August 5, 2026 7:30am - 8:15am CDT
Gymnasium Lobby
  Summit Business

8:00am CDT

Welcome to the 2026 AI Educator Summit
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
Gymnasium

Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:00am - 8:15am CDT
Gymnasium
  Summit Business

8:15am CDT

Keynote Speaker - Boy, That Escalated Quickly: Navigating Change in the Age of AI
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Gymnasium
AI didn't invent the panic that comes with new classroom technology. Calculators, the internet, and cell phones each sparked the same fears, and yet here we are, still teaching. In this keynote, Mark Henderson puts today's AI moment in perspective, validates the real concerns educators are feeling, and offers a practical, human-centered way to move forward. You don't have to have it all figured...
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Speakers
avatar for Mark Henderson

Mark Henderson

AI x Education Specialist
Mark Henderson is the Director of AI Initiatives at the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) and the creator of the Assignment Makeover framework, a practical approach to redesigning classroom tasks for the AI age. A former high school English teacher, Mark brings a classroom-first... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Gymnasium
  Keynote

9:30am CDT

AI Engaged - Elementary
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Audience: Education (Elementary)This module prepares educators to guide students in responsible AI use across learning contexts. Participants will explore developmentally appropriate applications of AI tools for research, writing, problem-solving, and creative expression. The course addresses strategies for establishing clear expectations, teaching critical evaluation of AI outputs, and fostering...
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Speakers
avatar for Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
  AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness

9:30am CDT

Where Creativity Meets AI: Hands-On Learning with Adobe Aqua
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Jump into a hands-on, interactive session where creativity meets AI using Adobe Aqua. Designed for Pre-K and elementary teachers, you’ll explore how students can safely create and watch their ideas come to life with built-in COPPA and FERPA-aligned tools. Come ready to play, create, and leave with fun ideas you can use right away.




Speakers
avatar for Kate Horstmann

Kate Horstmann

Techinical Integration Specialist, MOREnet
 
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
  AI Tools/Platforms & Creation
  • global Y

9:30am CDT

Beyond the Wrong Answer: Using AI to Uncover and Address Student Misconceptions
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Every experienced teacher knows that wrong answers are rarely random — they reveal patterns in student thinking that, once understood, become powerful entry points for instruction. But identifying and addressing misconceptions across a full classroom takes time and expertise that the pace of teaching rarely allows.In this session, participants will explore how AI-powered strategies can help...
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Speakers
avatar for Peter Brunetta

Peter Brunetta

Senior Account Executive, Colleague AI
With a Master's in Education and a decade of experience spanning both sides of the educational landscape, Pete uniquely bridges classroom practice and technology innovation. After five years teaching English Language Arts, he transitioned into EdTech, spending five years developing... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
  Assessment & Feedback
  • global Y

9:30am CDT

Getting Started with Snorkl
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
In this introductory session, teachers will learn how Snorkl helps K–12 students across all subjects capture and explain their thinking! With Snorkl, students can speak, write, and even draw their thinking and recieve immediate personalized feedback from teacher-aligned ai. Teahcers get immedate eachers insight into student understanding, classwide trends, and rich artifacts of student work.
Speakers
avatar for Maggie Kenny

Maggie Kenny

Partnerships, Snorkl
Maggie Kenny is a former middle school special education teacher and a member of the Snorkl team. She works with schools and districts across the country to support formative assessment and help teachers provide more timely, individualized feedback using AI. Drawing on her classroom... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
  Getting Started with AI
  • global Y

9:30am CDT

Integrating Teachable Machines with Classification and Patterns in Science
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Our incoming students are no longer digital natives rather they will be AI native students where they do not know of a world without AI (artificial intelligence). Because of this future, it is imperative to prepare students with AI-literate skills and for us to think of methods to incorporate it within the science curriculum. In addition to organizing data through notebooking and graphing,...
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Speakers
avatar for Elegan Kramer

Elegan Kramer

Science Educator, Parkway West High School
Elegan Kramer is high school science teacher at Parkway West High who is interested purposefully integrating technology in all the sciences.
Wednesday August 5, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
  Specialized Applications
  • global Y

10:30am CDT

Foster Human-in-the-Loop Critical Thinking
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Discover four practical strategies that help learners use AI to think more critically…not just rely on it for answers. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how to use AI as a thought partner, spot misinformation, promote ethical use, and strengthen human‑in‑the‑loop reasoning. Leave with ready‑to‑use strategies that bring responsible, ethical, and creative AI informational...
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Speakers
avatar for Haylee Anderson

Haylee Anderson

Education Instructional Specialist, University of Missouri, College of Education & Human Development - eMINTS National Center
Stemming from over ten years of serving as an authentic leader in public education, I have developed skills as a master teacher, coach, mentor, and facilitator of learners of all ages. As an Educational Resource Coach at eMINTS Professional Learning, I enrich K-12 education through... Read More →
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Maggie Bunten

Education Instructional Specialist, University of Missouri, College of Education & Human Development - eMINTS National Center
Maggie Bunten, Ed.S., brings 17 years of experience across multiple roles in public education. Her professional background spans elementary classroom teaching, K–12 instructional technology coaching and support, media literacy, and educational leadership. Throughout her career... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
  AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness
  • global Y

10:30am CDT

More Human Than Ever: Preparing Students for a World AI Can't Replace
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Artificial intelligence is changing how we teach, learn, create, and work—but it isn't changing what makes us human. As AI becomes increasingly capable, the greatest opportunity for educators isn't simply teaching students how to use AI. It's helping them develop the uniquely human skills AI cannot replace.In this interactive session, educators will explore how AI is reshaping education and...
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Keisha Mabry Haymore

Certified AI Educator, Verizon Digital Ready Advocate
Keisha Mabry Haymore is a certified AI educator, tech leader, and author of Hey Friend: 100 Ways to Connect. She has trained 15K founders and professionals as a tech bootcamp director, Verizon Digital Ready Advocate and former Grow With Google Coach. Delivering over 150 keynotes for brands like Google, Spotify, and SXSW with recognitions ranging from proclamations... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
  AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness
  • global Y

10:30am CDT

Unleashing Classroom Creativity with Canva's AI Tools
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Discover how Canva’s AI features can revolutionize your teaching practice and student engagement. These cutting-edge tools make professional design accessible to both educators and students, streamlining content creation while maintaining high-quality results. Explore practical applications of:Magic Animate for bringing lessons to lifeMagic Media for creating custom educational imageryMagic...
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Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
  AI Tools/Platforms & Creation

10:30am CDT

AI and the Law: What Do Educators Need to Know
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
The session will be led by an educator and attorney who will provide guidance on legal considerations for integrating AI technologies in educational settings. The session will outline the legal frameworks governing the use of AI in classrooms, provide insight into addressing copyright issues, safeguarding privacy rights, and maintaining legal compliance when using these tools.
Speakers
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Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Educator, Consultant, Attorney, Author, ThriveinEDU LLC
Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Doctorate in Instructional Technology. Rachelle's focus was on the need... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
  Specialized Applications

10:30am CDT

Using Artificial Intelligence to Navigate Special Education Procedure and Policy
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Special education don't have a knowledge problem, it has a findability problem. The information needed is already written down somewhere: in IDEA, in state regulations, in district procedure manuals, in evaluation timelines, in the IEP handbook, and even in the compliance memo that came out last August. The problem is that no human can hold all of it in working memory while running a meeting,...
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Jeremy Lo

Director of Equity Teaching and Learning, Special School District of St. Louis County
Jeremy Lo has over 20 years in special education having worked as the director of special education for elementary programs at Portland Public Schools and currently the director of Equity Teaching and Learning at Special School District of St. Louis County. 
Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
  Specialized Applications
  • global Y

11:30am CDT

AI Engaged - Secondary
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
Audience: Education (Secondary)This module prepares educators to guide students in responsible AI use across learning contexts. Participants will explore developmentally appropriate applications of AI tools for research, writing, problem-solving, and creative expression. The course addresses strategies for establishing clear expectations, teaching critical evaluation of AI outputs, and fostering...
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Phygital Labs

Phygital Labs

Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
  AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness

11:30am CDT

Bots & Boundaries: Ethic AI Use for Students
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in classrooms, educators need practical strategies to help students use these tools responsibly and ethically. This interactive session explores the opportunities and challenges AI presents in education through the lens of academic integrity, bias, and responsible use. Participants will examine real-world scenarios, analyze AI-generated...
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Alicia E Kleoppel

Gifted Resource Specialist, North Kansas City School District
I am a proud educator with 17 years of teaching experience spanning. Currently teaching AP Seminar and work with gifted students on social emotional needs and executive functioning skills. I have been presenting on ethical AI use in the classroom for two years now. Having left the... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
  AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness
  • global Y

11:30am CDT

From Classroom Insight to Innovation: Building Tools Teachers Actually Need
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
This session explores the intersection of classroom experience and innovation through the lens of GradeLens, an emerging educator-driven initiative. Drawing from hands-on work as a paraprofessional, co-teacher, and substitute teacher at Northwest, this session highlights the real challenges educators face in tracking and responding to student progress.Attendees will learn how GradeLens is being...
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Zachary Thompson

Founder, GradeLens, LLC
I am an educator with hands-on experience supporting diverse classrooms at Northwest, where I have served as a paraprofessional, co-teacher, and substitute teacher. These roles have given me a deep, practical understanding of the day-to-day challenges teachers and students face, as... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
  AI Tools/Platforms & Creation
  • global Y

11:30am CDT

Leveraging AI to improve Feedback Cycles
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
This session explores how AI can be used to strengthen feedback cycles and support high-quality teaching and learning. Participants will examine how timely, actionable feedback helps students refine their thinking, deepen understanding, and take ownership of their learning, while also reducing the burden on teachers.It will introduce participants to Snorkl, which is a tool for students to record...
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Maggie Kenny

Partnerships, Snorkl
Maggie Kenny is a former middle school special education teacher and a member of the Snorkl team. She works with schools and districts across the country to support formative assessment and help teachers provide more timely, individualized feedback using AI. Drawing on her classroom... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
  Assessment & Feedback
  • global Y

11:30am CDT

AI Foundations: AI Practice
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
Discover how to use AI tools purposefully and effectively in your daily workflow. This session covers how to write strong prompts, compare leading education-safe platforms and explore time-saving tools like chatbots. Educators will gain confidence using AI to enhance instruction, streamline tasks and model digital literacy for students.What we will do:-Play fun games learning how to prompt-Learn...
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Kate Horstmann

Techinical Integration Specialist, MOREnet
 
Wednesday August 5, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm CDT
  Getting Started with AI
  • global Y

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
Gymnasium

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
Gymnasium

1:10pm CDT

AI-Proof It: Redesigning Assignments That Demand Real Thinking
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
AI can write the essay, solve the problem, and answer the question…but it can't replace your student's voice, experience, or reasoning process. Learn practical strategies for redesigning existing assignments so that AI assistance becomes irrelevant (or at least insufficient). Walk away with a concrete process for transforming the most at-risk assignments into tasks that require authentic...
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Mark Henderson

Director of AI, Missouri School Boards' Association
Mark Henderson is the Director of AI Initiatives at the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA). A former high school English teacher, Mark brings a classroom-first perspective to every conversation about AI. As a national speaker and thought leader, Mark helps school communities... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
  Assessment & Feedback

1:10pm CDT

Hit the Ground Running: AI-Powered Assignments for Engagement and Real-Time Feedback
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
In a world where students can find and copy anything in seconds, the real challenge isn't access to content it's cutting through it. This session looks at how tools like Brisk and School AI can help teachers quickly build student-friendly assignments that spark genuine thinking. You'll walk away with ready-to-use ideas and a better sense of how AI can create feedback loops that keep students...
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Patrick McSalley

6th Grade Social Studies, Hancock Place Middle School
I'm a 6th grade Social Studies teacher at Hancock Place Middle School with a passion for using AI to enhance how students think, question, and engage with content. In my classroom, I use AI tools to build interactive tutors, guide primary source analysis, and give students scaffolded... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
  Assessment & Feedback
  • global Y

1:10pm CDT

Snorkl 201: Going Deeper with Snorkl
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
In this follow-up session, teachers will go deeper with Snorkl by exploring how to design stronger tasks, align feedback and scoring to specific learning goals, and use student thinking to guide instruction. Teachers will learn how Snorkl supports K–12 students across all subjects by capturing spoken, written, and drawn responses and providing immediate, personalized feedback from...
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avatar for Maggie Kenny

Maggie Kenny

Partnerships, Snorkl
Maggie Kenny is a former middle school special education teacher and a member of the Snorkl team. She works with schools and districts across the country to support formative assessment and help teachers provide more timely, individualized feedback using AI. Drawing on her classroom... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
  Assessment & Feedback
  • global Y

1:10pm CDT

AI in Action: Real Classrooms, Real Students, Real Impact
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
What does it actually look like to use AI in classrooms, across grade levels, content areas, and student needs, in ways that are ethical, practical, and impactful?This session shares findings from a Missouri AI study grant, where educators from diverse settings, including preschool, special education, gifted education, rural and urban schools, and pre-service programs, explored how AI can support...
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James Baker

Giften Educator, St. Louis Public School
James Baker is a middle school gifted educator in an urban setting, focused on challenging advanced learners and preparing them for the future of learning. Through his work in the classroom, he applies innovative instructional strategies to push student thinking, promote problem-solving... Read More →
avatar for Alicia E Kleoppel

Alicia E Kleoppel

Gifted Resource Specialist, North Kansas City School District
I am a proud educator with 17 years of teaching experience spanning. Currently teaching AP Seminar and work with gifted students on social emotional needs and executive functioning skills. I have been presenting on ethical AI use in the classroom for two years now. Having left the... Read More →
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Erin Mareth

NRTC Foundations in Teaching and Small World Preschool Educator, Nevada Schools
Erin Mareth leads a program that pairs aspiring educators with preschool students, providing hands-on experience that builds strong instructional foundations and real-world teaching skills. Through this work, she prepares the next generation of teachers with a focus on rural education... Read More →
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Kayla Pratt

Preschool Special Education Teacher, Special School District
Kayla Pratt is a preschool special education teacher focused on supporting some of the most vulnerable learners as they grow and develop foundational skills for success. Through her work, she creates supportive, data-informed learning environments that meet students where they are... Read More →
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Lindsey Weatherby

Special Education Teacher, Ctrl + Alt + Teach PD
Lindsey Weatherby is an instructional leader, special educator, and national presenter focused on helping teachers use AI and technology in ways that actually work. Through a national AI grant, she collaborates with educators across PreK–postsecondary settings to explore ethical... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
  Teaching & Learning
  • global Y

1:10pm CDT

Creating Personalized Student Learning Experiences and Using Data to Make Them Better
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
Whether you are just exploring AI in education or have already been building with it, this session will meet you where you are. We will cover how SchoolAI lets you create guided activities for students quickly and how to design them in a way that keeps students engaged and on task. Then we will move into Mission Control and look at how the data helps you see exactly where students are in their...
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Trevor Goertzen

VP Partnerships, SchoolAI/Harding University
Trevor Goertzen is an experienced educator, former principal, and adjunct professor from Olathe, KS. He’s taught and coached at both middle and high school levels, earned National Board Certification, and served on district, state & national committees. As a school leader, he spent... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 2:00pm CDT
  Teaching & Learning
  • global Y

2:10pm CDT

Ensuring AI Fidelity in an Ever-changing World
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 2:25pm CDT
In this workshop, we’ll explore how to ensure that AI technologies benefit all segments of society. We will focus on the need to create and utilize AI systems that are ethical and transparent. Join us as we delve into strategies for creating AI systems that benefit all in our ever-changing world. 
Speakers
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Terrance Peterson

Senior Director, Growth and Stakeholder Engagement, Missouri School Boards' Association
Dr. Terrance Peterson brings extensive knowledge in the field of educational administration and leadership development.  He has worked as an assistant principal on the high school level and a principal on both the middle and elementary school levels.   Throughout his 30 years of... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 2:25pm CDT
  AI Literacy/Ethics & Student Readiness
  • global Y

2:10pm CDT

Ask An Expert - SchoolAI
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Join this open Q&A session with Trevor from School AI to get all your questions answered about School AI. Whether you're new to the platform or looking for advanced tips, this session is your chance to get personalized answers and insights directly from a School AI expert. Come with your questions and leave with the knowledge you need to make the most of School AI in your classroom!
Speakers
avatar for Trevor Goertzen

Trevor Goertzen

VP Partnerships, SchoolAI/Harding University
Trevor Goertzen is an experienced educator, former principal, and adjunct professor from Olathe, KS. He’s taught and coached at both middle and high school levels, earned National Board Certification, and served on district, state & national committees. As a school leader, he spent... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
  AI Tools/Platforms & Creation

2:10pm CDT

From detecting AI use to understanding how students work
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
Teachers often feel pressured to investigate whether students used AI in their work. This session introduces process-focused approaches that move beyond AI detection. These approaches are grounded in pedagogy, reveal where students struggle, and help teachers provide more meaningful and personalized feedback to students. The session will help teachers shift from policing to supporting process...
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Badri Adhikari

Associate Professor, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Dr. Adhikari is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL). His work focuses on artificial intelligence, educational technology, and the responsible use of AI in learning. His research has been supported by the U.S. National... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
  Assessment & Feedback
  • global Y

2:10pm CDT

Streamlining Lesson Design: Tech Tools That Boost Quality and Save Time
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
This session will introduce participants to the components of high-quality lesson design and ways tech tools can help ease educators' workloads. Participants will walk away with a harvest of actionable strategies to implement immediately into their practice.
Speakers
avatar for Haylee Anderson

Haylee Anderson

Education Instructional Specialist, University of Missouri, College of Education & Human Development - eMINTS National Center
Stemming from over ten years of serving as an authentic leader in public education, I have developed skills as a master teacher, coach, mentor, and facilitator of learners of all ages. As an Educational Resource Coach at eMINTS Professional Learning, I enrich K-12 education through... Read More →
avatar for Maggie Bunten

Maggie Bunten

Education Instructional Specialist, University of Missouri, College of Education & Human Development - eMINTS National Center
Maggie Bunten, Ed.S., brings 17 years of experience across multiple roles in public education. Her professional background spans elementary classroom teaching, K–12 instructional technology coaching and support, media literacy, and educational leadership. Throughout her career... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm CDT
  Teaching & Learning
  • global Y
 
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