Margaret McNamara
Coaches Panel
Esports Coach/Instructional Technology Coordinator
Holland Patent Central School District
I am an Instructional Technology Coordinator for the Holland Patent Central School District in upstate New York. I am also the founder and coach of our high school esports team. Last year I had the honor of joining the NASEF Fellowship Program. I feel privileged to be among the many enthusiasts helping to raise awareness of the potential esports has in public education.
@tech_connected
Michael Medeiros
Level Up Your Classroom: Strategies to Promote Student Engagement
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
On Demand - Want to Tweet but are Afraid to Start? Jump into Twitter on Training Wheels
We’ve got 99 problems, but solving a STEM Case is not one!
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
On Demand - Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class
On- Demand - The InterACTIVE Class
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
On Demand - Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class
On- Demand - The InterACTIVE Class
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
Extra! Extra! Tools to Use the News
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
PBL in the Inclusive Classroom: Year 2
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
Stephen Mirante
Filewave - Managing All OS-Types From Any Location Within ONE Platform
Filewave - Image, Deploy, Manage, Secure, & Maintain all OS-Types Within ONE Platform
VP, Education
FileWave Unified Endpoint Management
As the VP of Education at FileWave, Stephen Mirante has served school districts for the last 10 years, demonstrating how their IT staff can manage multiple OS types with a single solution while ensuring students, administrators, and other school staff have the necessary resources at a moments notice. Technology continues in to advance and most all environments are now responsible for managing a mixed device landscape. Whether your team needs help managing Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, and/or ChromeOS devices, I’d love to sit down and hear how we can help.
Greg Moore
Edgenuity - Social and Emotional Learning: Our Students Need Us Now More Than Ever!
Edgenuity - Learn and Share: Things I wish I new in September!
Account Executive
Edgenuity
Greg is a former teacher and administrator in Massachusetts. He has been with Edgenuity for 9 years supporting schools and districts across Massachusetts and New England to meet their online learning needs. The relationships Greg has formed over those years has put Edgenuity at the forefront when schools and districts are looking for personalized learning solutions they can trust.
@gregatedgenuity
Bram Moreinis
Virtual Circles with Meet and Jamboard
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
Joanne Najarian
ClassLink - Beam Me Up, One Portal Access In a Remote or Hybrid Learning World!
ClassLink - “Game Changer” - Automated Rostering and Directory Creation/ID Management - that feeds into one portal access and analytics!
Director of Engagement, Northeast Region and Higher Ed.
ClassLink, Inc.
Joanne Najarian is the Director of Engagement for ClassLink for the Northeast and Higher Ed. Prior to coming to ClassLink Joanne was the Director of Digital Learning for Andover Public Schools in Andover, MA. Joanne is an enthusiastic educational leader with a strong background in instructional technology, digital learning, UDL, and educator professional development. She frequently speaks at conferences locally and nationally on topics such as 1:1 in the classroom, digital equity, student privacy, UDL, blended and personalized learning. Joanne has played an integral role in implementing and supporting the 1:1 learning initiative in her district. Before entering the world of education Joanne was a computer software engineer. In addition to her work at ClassLink, she is also an adjunct professor for Framingham State University, Joanne facilitates blended and online courses. Joanne’s professional activities include Former NEISTE Board Member, ISTE Leadership Team Leader, MassCUE Board 2010-13; 2011-13 MassCUE Conference Chair, EdCamp PR Committee Member, CoSN Conference Committee. You can follow her on Twitter @jnajarian.
@JoanneTech
Catie Nasser
On Demand - Make Makey Makey Magic: Enhancing Your Curriculum with Code and Circuitry
PBLT: Enhancing Project Based Learning with Tech
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
Christine Neville
On Demand - Embracing Student Choice
Art Educator
Fairhaven High School
I have been teaching art at Fairhaven High School in Fairhaven, MA for the past 13 years. My classroom is a mostly digital environment utilizing MAC computers and the Adobe software suite, but I have traditional media experience as well. The focus of my class curricula are digital photography, darkroom photography, and digital arts ranging in levels from introductory to AP. My goal is for my students to create meaningful artwork using skills I present through lecture, hands on demonstrations, one on one mentorship, video tutorials, and collaboration. I have presented previously at MassCUE as well as Massachusetts Art Education Association conferences and National Art Education Conventions. Massachusetts Secondary Art Educator of the Year 2017.
@c_neville_FHS
Hedreich Nichols
How Do You Eat An (Equity) Elephant
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
On Demand - Blending Digital and Analog to Ensure Equity For All Students
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
Thom OBrien
ExploreLearning - Remote-Ready STEM Labs—Be a Scientist!
Senior National Sales Consultant
ExploreLearning
Thom O’Brien has been with ExploreLearning for over 15 years. During his tenure with ExploreLearning he has been responsible for delivering high quality professional development sessions, presenting content discussions at a variety of state and national conferences and working directly with teachers and students to improve teaching and learning. Mr. O’Brien holds a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with and emphasis to Mathematics. Prior to coming to ExploreLearning he was a seventh grade mathematics teacher in Colorado’s Cherry Creek School District. Mr. O’Brien taught in Cherry Creek for 12 years and was on the cadre of teachers that opened Thunder Ridge Middle School. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Association of Middle Level Educators, and was the head of the mathematics department at Thunder Ridge for 4 years. Thom has been married to Pam O’Brien for 31 years and they have 2 children. Currently Pam is working with STEM scopes, his oldest Daughter is teaching in Austin TX, while his son has recently graduated from The University of Virginia.
Kerri O'Donnell
Get Started with Google Sites
Digital Learning Integration Specialist
Swampscott
Kerri O’Donnell is a Digital Learning Integration Specialist for Beverly Public Schools. Kerri has a M.S.Ed in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and a M.S. in Information Technology from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. She is the co-founder of ODLA Consultants and has been facilitating professional development, workshops, and presentations for diverse audiences on topics including Integrating Computational Thinking Across the Curriculum. A former high school English teacher and administrator, Kerri is passionate about leveraging technology to create authentic learning experiences for all learners.
@ker_odie
Nancy Oliveira
Three Key Elements for Engaging Students with Online Learning
Vice Principal K-8
Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School
Vice Principal at GCVS for grades K-8
Chris ONeal
Blackboard - Reach Parents Where They Are
K12
Blackboard
Chris O’Neal began his career as an elementary and middle school teacher, then became a district technology coordinator and eventually director of educational technology for the state of Louisiana. He has provided consulting to many school districts and organizations around the world.
Elizabeth O'Neill-Sheehan
SEL with Betsy O'Neill-Sheehan
School Counselor/ Author
East Longmeadow Public Schools
Betsy is an elementary school counselor bridging traditional counseling with current technologies. She is often confused for a unicorn and may potentially be carrying a thought compass on her person. A mother of three and SEL educator, she knows there is no substitute for connections children make through stories and play. In 2019 she was recognized as a Pioneer Valley Educator of Excellence. You can find her on Twitter @eoneillsheehan, her website at betsyoneillsheehan.com, or running through her hometown of East Longmeadow, MA.
Emma Pass
The Hybrid Teacher
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
Cara Pekarcik
Teacher
North Quincy High School
Cara Pekarcik is a veteran science teacher at North Quincy High School and a current Educator Ambassador for GBH/PBS LearningMedia. She combines her background in marine science with her love for teaching to educate students in biology and zoology. She was named the 2018 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year and received the BioGENEius Mentor Award from The Biotechnology Institute in 2019. Cara has also served as a PolarTREC educator during a 2016 research trip to Antarctica. She holds an MA in Secondary Education from the UMASS Boston and is currently completing classes towards a doctoral degree at Walden University.
@MsPekarcik
Michelle Pollock
Engaging Young Learners With Interactive Slide Decks
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
Fostering Connectedness and Promoting SEL
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
On Demand - Flipping Out! Intro to Flipgrid
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.
Matt Ransom
Valley Communications Systems - IP Paging, Intercom, Clocks & Bells
Bogen Communications, Inc.
Kathleen Reardon
What have you learned so far? Share your best ideas!
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
Collaboration in the Inclusion Classroom using Technology
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
On Demand - Catch The Wakelet Wave
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
On Demand - Immigration Book Groups in a Remote Learning Environment
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
On Demand - More than an Hour - 8 open-ended creative computing projects to inspire
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
Joel Richards
Insuring Equity In Challenging Times
Creating Windows & Mirrors in Curriculum
Educator
Boston Public school
I am a child of Jamaican immigrant parents. I am a first generation American. I have two older sisters so I have had three moms my whole life.
I have been teaching 14 years 8 of those have been in Boston public schools. I still truly love teaching because I can assist learners through the process of discovery, and bring communities together through schools.
Personally, my wife Madeligne Richards and I have been Married for 7 years. We have two sons Joel Caleb Richards and Johan Sebastian Richards. We bought a three decker house 4 years ago in Fields corner. My wife Madeligne is a Financial capabilities manager.
@kingjoel4
Karen Rocco
Teleservices in Pandemic Times
Speech-Language Pathologist
Franklin Public Schools, Emerson College
Karen has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for over twenty years and loves sharing what she does with others! She has a broad background of working with a variety of clients in diverse settings. Karen started out working with adults in a Rehabilitation Hospital, moved onto a pediatric and adult outpatient setting, supervised clients and graduate clinicians in university clinics, some private practice and is currently working in the public school system and at Emerson College. She works with children K-4, in-person and remote, within regular education classrooms, a language-based classroom and a program for children on the Autism spectrum. Karen also facilitate a Virtual Practicum course for the Speech@Emerson graduate program.
@RoccoSLP
Melanie Roy
Creating the Change You Wish To See in the Library Media Center
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
Gary Rubin
Texthelp - Taking Back Your Time-Rapid Reviewer for Scoring Math Assignments in EquatIO
Sales Director
Texthelp
Gary is the New England Territory Sales Director at Texthelp. He is passionate about working with educational institutions and districts to advocate for access to equal learning opportunities for all students and has been working in the software and technology industry for 15 years.
@TH_Garyr
Greg Runyan
Three Key Elements for Engaging Students with Online Learning
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
WANTED: more EMPOWERED student voices! #FlipgridForAll
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
On Demand - 3..2..1...ACTION! Become a GREEN SCREEN Rock Star!
Cultivate Compassion Through Creativity... Using Video & Green Screens!
Care to share Mindfulness techniques, breathe & possibly do some chair yoga together?
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
Katie Santoli
Overdrive - How digital reading empowers the TikTok generation
Marketing & Events Specialist
Sora, by OverDrive Education
Pedro Santos
Fortinet - Protection Against Ransomware
Regional Sales Director
Fortinet
Pedro Santos is the Regional Sales Director in the Northeast for endpoint security. His coverage area includes FortiClient FortiEDR and FortiXDR. He has been with Fortinet for 1 year. Prior to joining Fortinet, he worked at EnSilo, Comodo & McAfee. His area of expertise is focused on end-user security, including endpoint security, machine learning, mail security, & securing remote users.
@pedro_security
Jennifer Sarmiento
The Future, Perfect: Redesigning Your School
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.
Theresa Schneiderheinze
Alma - Seeing is believing! Future-proof your district with Alma
Regional Sales Director
Alma Student Information System
Theresa is Alma's New England Sale Director. Before joining Alma, Theresa was a 30-year career educator, digital learning specialist, and technology coordinator in central New Hampshire. As a digital learning specialist, she assisted educators in deploying edtech practices while evolving with educational times. As a technology coordinator, Theresa was instrumental in her SAU's transformation from traditional to more progressive educational practices and employing the technology to support change. She's presented at many tech conferences in her region to include New Hampshire's Christa McAuliffe Conference and the New England League of Middle Schools Conference. Theresa is passionate about supporting educators as they navigate the somewhat murky waters of educational reform.
Christina Scilingo
On Demand - G Suite Sweets - The Sequel
G Suite Sweets - The Sequel
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
On Demand - Reinventing Book Tastings with Book Snaps
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
James Sgroi
Edpuzzle: Transform Classroom Instruction Through Video Learning
Digital Learning Specialist
North Reading Public Schools
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Louis Shanafelt
Texthelp - Taking Back Your Time-Rapid Reviewer for Scoring Math Assignments in EquatIO
EquatIO Product Manager & Evangelist
Texthelp
After spending 20 years in a large urban district as a teacher & administrator, I am excited to be a contributing member of the Texthelp family. I have taught at the elementary level & secondary mathematics, as well as, delivered many hours of professional development to thousands of teachers on instructional best practices using technology. I have also spent many hours building online learning modules as an instructional designer. I am excited to share with you all the benefits of using EquatIO with your students.
@TH_LouisS
Craig Sheil
On Demand - Inspiring Teachers to Take that Next Step
Digital Learning Specialist
Bedford, NH
Digital Learning Specialist; Adjunct Faculty; Love for Mathematics; Google for Education Certified Trainer
@csheil
Nanci Shepardson
On Demand - What the Research Says About Which Technologies Support Struggling Readers
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
On Demand - Programming a Story's Literary Elements with Robotics
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
Jenny Slobodian
Learning Without Tears - Create Confident Communicators for the 21st Century with Learning Without Tears
Territory Manager Northeast
Learning Without Tears
Michael P Smith
Whalley Computer Associates (WCA) - AI with EQ: Rethinking Artificial Intelligence and its Role in Students’ Digital Well-being
Head of Global Strategic Alliances
Samsung Electronics
Michael Smith is the Head of Global Strategic Alliances for Samsung Electronics America (SEA) Display Division. In this role he is the crucial link for Samsung’s business interests in Enterprise Display driving Global large-scale partnerships with major content, hardware, and software companies. Prior to joining Samsung, Michael was the National Sales Manager for Sony Electronics where he was responsible for the strategic sales planning of Sony’s Home Audio/Video Business. His efforts provided the bridge between US-based sales/marketing executive teams and within the Sony organization in Japan building alignment and consensus for mutually beneficial business wins. Michael developed and executed balanced sales strategies which expanded distribution while managing channel conflict and driving record market share gains.
Tracy Sockalosky
Insuring Equity In Challenging Times
Creating Safe Spaces For Difficult Conversations
Teacher
Natick Public Schools
Tracy Sockalosky is an 8th Grade Civics teacher at Kennedy Middle School in Natick, MA. In her 20th year as an educator, Tracy is passionate about teaching students to understand the importance of their role as a citizen in their community and their world. She joined the faculty of Natick Public Schools in 2011 as an Instructional Technology Specialist and has been teaching Social Studies in Natick since 2013. Prior to working in Natick, she spent ten years working at the Carroll School in Lincoln, MA, a school for students with language-based learning disabilities, where she served as the Educational Technology specialist for several years, as well as an 8th grade history teacher. A former MassCue Board Member, Tracy serves on several committees including the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee. Tracy is a United States Holocaust Museum Teacher Fellow, a USC Shoah Foundation Teacher Innovator, and is on the organizing team for Edcamp Boston. She earned her BA in History and History of Art from the University of Michigan and her MEd in Mind, Brain and Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Tracy is currently pursuing a Masters in Educational Leadership and her adminstrator licensure through the Educator Leadership Institute with anticipated completion in June, 2021.
@tsocko
John David Son
Discovery Ed - Culturally Response Resources for All Learners
Senior Manager, Education Partnerships
Discovery Education
John David Son is Senior Manager for Education Partnerships in New England. As a former school district CIO, Director of Instructional Technology, and teacher he works with schools and districts to deliver solutions and help solve problems ensuring equitable access to resources for all students and teachers.
@jdscio
Laura Spezio
Fireside Chat with AJ Melanson, Milton PS: Journey with Otus
Regional Sales Manager
Otus
Jed Stefanowicz
On Demand - ABCs of Remote Learning in Pandemic
On Demand - MOBILE MEDIA TO CAPTURE PROCESS, PRODUCT, PERFORMANCE AND PRACTICES
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
I See, I Say, I Hear - Literacy Tools for the Elementary Classroom
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
On Demand - Creating Storyboards (and more) with Storyboard That
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
Kimberly Stockton
Lexia - Essential Elements for Remote & Hybrid Learning to Scale Positive Outcomes
Senior Advisor
Lexia Learning
Kimberly Stockton joined Lexia Learning in July 2019 with 25 years of education experience. Kimberly began her career as an elementary school teacher in Southern California. She focused on intensive reading intervention in the early primary grades to give all students the gift of literacy.
Kimberly became a Reading Intervention Specialist with a focus on implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support across schools and districts. She has a rich professional background that includes professional speaking, coaching, training, and implementing and designing curriculum.
Kimberly has a bachelor’s degree and a multiple subject teaching credential with an emphasis on cultural and linguistic diversity. Kimberly also holds a master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment from the California State University at Long Beach.
Amy Storer
Wake Up! Top 10 Ways to Boost Productivity and Creativity with Wakelet
Instructional Coach/Lead Technology Integration Mentor
Montgomery ISD
Amy Storer is an instructional coach and lead technology integration mentor in Montgomery, Texas. She is a distinguished educator that encourages and motivates others to reach far beyond the classroom walls to make learning more meaningful and inspiring. She has a true passion for purposeful technology integrations and global connections.
@techamys
Amanda Strawhacker
On Demand - Playful Coding in K-2: Developmentally Appropriate ways to Learn with Techn
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
Bill Suarez
Whalley Computer Associates (WCA) - Can Cloud Solutions Resolve your Academic Institutions IT Issues while improving security?
Whalley Computer Associates (WCA) - Can Cloud Solutions Resolve your Academic Institutions IT Issues while improving security?
Vendor / Exhibitor
Whalley Computer Associates (WCA)
Debbie Tannenbaum
On Demand- Powering Up Learning with Pear Deck
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
Keri Thivierge
The first day of MassCue my true love gave to me: A Gimkit in a Pear..Deck?
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
On Demand - Edge Into the Future
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
Shifting Practice: Maximizing Student Achievement Through Collaboration, PBL, & Skill Development
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
On Demand - Building Blended Learning Leaders
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
Google Forms + Data Studio = A Match Made in Heaven!
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
On Demand - Google Drawing. The Little Red Corvette
Make Math Googley
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
Power Up Your Classroom: Building Relationships Through Gameplay
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
Ryan Treague
White Rock Cybersecurity - ESET - Cybersecurity in Education
Partner Account Manager – TX, LA, AR
ESETESET North America
