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8:00am EDT

Breakfast + ⚡️ Podcasts Live 🎧 + Learning Celebration 🎉

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

🎙️ ⚡️Podcasts Live 🎧
Step into the spotlight and share your voice! At Podcasts Live, you’ll have the chance to sign up for a 15-minute on-the-spot interview with one of our featured podcasters. Whether you're an educator, student, or thought leader, this is your moment to reflect, inspire, and amplify your story.
Sign-ups will be available throughout the event—jump in, connect, and be heard!

Learning Celebration 🎉
Project cards will be displayed throughout the Field House, each with a QR code so you can easily share your thoughts and feedback on every Deep Dive!

Wednesday July 16, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Field House

Communal

9:00am EDT

Art

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am EDT

Main Stage

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Main Stage

Address

9:30am EDT

Dive Deeper in Personalized Learning

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

TBA

This will be a follow-up to the keynote presentation. In this session, Yong Zhao will work together with the audience to dive deeper into the new learning paradigm and explore how personalized learning can be realized in the classroom.

Speakers

Yong Zhao

Foundation Distinguished Professor, School of Education and Human Sciences, University of Kansas

Yong Zhao is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas and a professor in Educational Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education in Australia. He previously served as the Presidential Chair, Associate Dean, and Director... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

Den 1

9:30am EDT

Genius Factor

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

TBA

Speakers

Torrance Hampton

Founder/CEO, Genius Factor Academy

Torrance Hampton is a seasoned executive producer, director, writer and author with a track record of developing successful consumer centric advertising campaigns for luxury, sports and lifestyle entertainment brands. As a Director, he’s worked with some of the world’s most influential... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

Den 1

9:30am EDT

How Do You Grapple with Climate Change and AI?

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

TBA

Climate Change feels like a big cloud of wild weather that covers our future, which many fear will be driven by artificially intelligent programs and machines. But wait, we have a say! This workshop will utilize a story circle to unlock the wisdom we all have to help us formulate concerns and ideas for meeting this moment as a seed for future flourishing. As a participant in this workshop, you will be introduced to the story circle methodology to build trust, community, and curiosity in your classroom for tackling challenges that impact our ability to be resilient.

Speakers

Julika von Stackelberg

Parenting & Family Life Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

Den 1

9:30am EDT

Julie Meltzer

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

TBA

Speakers

Julie Meltzer

Director of K-12 and Teacher Education, Institute for Humane Education

I am passionate about supporting others to design and facilitate meaningful inquiry to action projects with students. I believe that all students should have multiple opportunities throughout their time in school to work on addressing issues they care about in their schools and communities... Read More →

Betsy

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

Den 1

9:30am EDT

Movement and Emotional Wellbeing for Students and Educators

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

TBA

Speakers

Rupa Mehta

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

Den 1

9:30am EDT

Proactive Safety: Fostering a Culture of Prevention in Schools

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

TBA

In order to effectively safeguard students, staff and our communities it is important to fully understand the dynamics around the threats that face schools. Currently, most efforts to combat violence in schools are “protection” and/or “preparedness” based. While these measures can certainly be effective and necessary, they are often reactionary. After each devastating violent incident at a school, it is often showcased that the perpetrator had a long and complex history of incidents that generated concern but that did not result in pro-active preventative interventions. This Den Talk will focus on understanding how individuals become radicalized, the pathway they follow towards violence and how schools can better implement prevention methodologies to get these individuals the help that they need before something tragic occurs.

Speakers

Ray Wilk

Robert Mahoney

Ian MacCormack

Michael Setaro

Brandon Cruz

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

Den 1

9:30am EDT

Strengthening Literacy: Empowering Students by Supporting Foundational Skills

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

TBA

Learn about Monticello Central School District’s journey to successfully implement best practices for teaching phonemic awareness and phonics. This session will explore how a school designed and refined its approach to these foundational literacy skills, leading to significant improvements in student literacy outcomes. Participants will gain valuable insights into evidence-based strategies, curriculum alignment, teacher training, and progress monitoring while having an opportunity to reflect on their own current practices. The team will also share their approach to managing change by systematically layering on one component at a time, including leadership practices, individual grade-level support, and intervention systems.

Speakers

Sherry Hushen

Joey Lee

Keith Petzinger

Director of ELA/SS/Arts, Monticello School District

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

Den 1

9:30am EDT

The Two Minute Culture Test

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

TBA

Learn to evaluate team culture in just two minutes! Culture is the foundation of every successful team, but how often do leaders truly step back to evaluate its impact? In The Two Minute Culture Test, we introduce a powerful framework that allows leaders to quickly assess their team’s culture from a third-point perspective. By stepping outside their immediate viewpoint, leaders gain clarity on the true effects of their leadership and the environment they influence.
Developed from work across teams, athletics, schools, and corporations, the Two-Minute Culture Test analyzes positive team culture. Through guided discussions and interactive exercises, participants will explore the 4Cs of Positive Team Culture, a proven approach to building strong, high-performing teams. Leaders will leave with a deeper understanding of their team’s dynamics and practical, actionable steps to elevate their culture immediately.
Key Takeaways:
A fast and effective method to assess team culture quickly
A deeper understanding of the 4C’s of Positive Team Culture
Insight into the impact of leadership from a third-point perspective
Immediate action steps to strengthen and elevate team culture
Join us and walk away with the tools to create a culture that inspires, empowers, and drives success.

Speakers

Brandon Beck

Teacher, Author, Speaker, Coach, Unlocking Unlimited Potential

Dr. Brandon Beck is an 18 year National Board Certified educator, speaker, coach, consultant, and author of "Unlocking Unlimited Potential." He is the host of the "#UUPotential Stories Show," a live show and podcast interviewing inspiring people sharing their inspiring stories. He... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA

Den 1

10:45am EDT

Adam Weinstock

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

TBA

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA

Den 1

10:45am EDT

Beyond Desks and Chairs: Rethinking Learning Spaces

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

TBA

Speakers

Dorothy DeSimone

Silver

Steelcase education is focused on helping schiools, colleges and universities create the most effective, rewarding and inspiring active learning environments to meet the evolving needs of students and educators.

Paul Branigan

Pascal Marzella

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA

Den 1

10:45am EDT

Do More with Less: Reimagine Your EdTech Toolkit: Simplicity, Creativity, and Impact at Scale with Apple

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

TBA

With so many platforms, passwords, and fragmented tools, it’s easy for districts to lose sight of what technology is really for—empowering learning. This session invites school and district leaders to rethink their approach to educational technology by streamlining their toolkit and focusing on the built-in creative potential of Apple devices. We’ll explore how simplifying your tech ecosystem can reduce costs, ease the burden on teachers, and elevate student voice through purposeful, creative learning experiences. You’ll leave with actionable strategies, examples, and a vision for how Everyone Can Create can support high-impact, sustainable innovation across your schools.

Speakers

Michael Sammartano

Director of Technology, Pleasantville

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA

Den 1

10:45am EDT

Greg Brown

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

TBA

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA

Den 1

10:45am EDT

https://www.timetravelgame.org/

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

TBA

Augmented reality gives students opportunities to experience the world in new and inspiring ways, but integrating it into curriculum requires planning. Join us to learn best practices for bringing augmented reality to the classroom across subject areas — from science to social studies and beyond.

With Apple!

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA

Den 1

10:45am EDT

Immersive Learning through Augmented Reality

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

TBA

Speakers

Paul Vassak

Leadership Executive, Apple Education

Some of the most powerful opportunities for technology are realized in the hands of students and teachers. Apple designs technology that empowers every individual, no matter how they learn and what they love to do. And Apple Education is dedicated to helping schools make the most... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA

Den 1

10:45am EDT

Jill and Aatash

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

TBA

Speakers

Jillaine Berardi

ASST SUPERINTENDENT, Learning and Design, Ulster BOCES

Dr. Berardi is on a quest to design creative, engaging and joyful educational pathways for end users (nontraditional, underrepresented, and at-risk learners) to be successful. With service, social justice, and literacy as the center of her core values, Dr. Berardi is a fierce advocate... Read More →

Aatash Parikh

Founder, Inkwire

Aatash Parikh is an educator, an engineer, and the founder of Inkwire, a platform that aims to make transformational learning experiences accessible to students and teachers everywhere. Aatash has worked as a software engineer at companies like Google & Khan Academy and as a middle... Read More →

Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
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