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Individual Talk Descriptions

Matt Miller Book Signing

Matt Miller

After the keynote presentation, join Matt Miller for a book signing! Matt has presented to thousands and thousands of educators at hundreds of events all over the United States and beyond. He combines a conversational, engaging speaking style with loads of resources.

Presenter Bio

Matt’s most recent book, “AI for Educators: Learning Strategies, Teacher Efficiencies, and a Vision for an Artificial Intelligence Future,” translates AI through a teacher lens, provides practical ideas you can use in class right away and unlocks powerful ways to streamline teaching and save time.

Matt is also the author of five more books on key education topics, including, “Ditch That Textbook,” “Ditch That Homework,” and “Don’t Ditch That Tech.” One of his biggest goals is to write interesting page-turners that keep you reading. (No dry academic jargon.)

How To Set Your School on F.I.R.E.!

Dr. Buddy Berry

Dr. Buddy Berry will take us through his journey in reimagining Eminence Independent Schools to design a next generation “Dream School” rooted in personalized learning, and centered around innovation and creativity.

The Eminence Independent school district has redesigned its instructional experience for kindergarten through 12th-grade students with its School on F.I.R.E.(Framework of Innovation for Reinventing Education) model using personalized, blended and competency-based education in their quest to be the Disney World of Schools. Eminence has utilized creativity, passion and technology as the main drivers for their success combined with “Yes, And” thinking; Surprise and Delight; and starting to “Think Differently” about solutions.

Document, Document, Document: Documentation Practices for everything from Evaluations to Behavior Tracking

Peter J Setnicker, Thornton District 205

This session will provide documentation strategies and templates, and discuss best practice strategies for documenting for teacher evaluations, student progress monitoring, student behavior etc.

Presenter Bio

Peter Setnicker is a Special Education in his 15th teaching year and 18th year in the field of education. He has worked as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, special and general education teacher. Mr. Setnicker has taught at schools  with various diverse socio-economic statuses and cultural backgrounds, including the School City of East Chicago, Crown Point School Corporation, Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative, Crete-Monee District 201u. He presently works for Thornton Township District 205, where he is a Special Education teacher.

Stronger Schools Start With You: Leading with Clarity, Capacity and Care

Charles Williams, SkyBound Education

Educators are the backbone of every school system, yet many are running on empty. This session helps teachers and leaders move from survival to sustainability using the 3C Framework: Clarity, Capacity and Care. Participants will explore how to align their work to their purpose, balance demands through collective capacity and cultivate habits of care that protect their well-being without sacrificing excellence.

Presenter Bio

Charles Williams is an educator, author, and keynote speaker with 20 years of K-12 experience. As Strategic Initiatives Advisor at SkyBound Education, he helps schools and districts build clarity, capacity, and care into their leadership and school improvement work. Charles is a trusted voice on sustainable leadership and a frequent presenter at national conferences, known for blending lived experience with practical strategies that drive real results

Firm, Fair and Empathetic: Rethinking Classroom Management

Julia Richardson, Discovery Charter School

The session will open with how to manage a classroom without singling anyone out, sticking with consequences and being empathetic. Having students hold their own accountability for their actions and differentiating management to fit each students needs. The engagement activity will follow where students have different homelives/behaviors and how to plan for the correct response/intervention for the behavior.

Presenter Bio

Julia Richardson works in fifth grade and has all kinds of students/levels in one given classroom. She has learned over the years from experiences and coworkers how to manage different situations and behaviors.

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence: Evidence from Indiana’s AI Survey Report

Alisha Foor and Matt White, Indiana Department of Education

Discover what 2,096 Indiana educators shared about the impact of artificial intelligence, including how it shaped teaching practices, saved time, and supported student growth. Drawing from survey data, this session highlights the most significant benefits and challenges as schools integrated artificial intelligence tools throughout the implementation of the 2024–25 Digital Learning Grant.

Presenter Bios

Alisha Foor is currently a Digital Learning Specialist at the Indiana Department of Education. She began her digital learning journey as a high school social studies teacher and an educational technology coach in Northwest Indiana. She is dedicated to providing adult learning experiences that are research based and incorporate best practices for high quality virtual and blended learning. Her work includes supporting the field with professional learning, providing access points through her management of the annual Digital Learning Grant for innovative projects in school corporations throughout the state.

Matt White, currently serving as a Digital Learning Specialist at the Indiana Department of Education, brings over two decades of experience in education, having previously dedicated twenty years as a fourth-grade teacher and leader. Matt’s passion lies in strengthening relationships and connections among educators, students, and families. He played a pivotal role in implementing Indiana’s AI pilot grant, contributed to the state’s guidance for AI integration within educational settings, and organized multiple professional development series for educators.

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AI as a Thinking Partner for Teachers

Hunter Hickman, Rensselaer Central High School

AI is not a shortcut for understanding. It is a thinking partner. This session reframes AI as a collaborative tool that amplifies student and educator expertise rather than replaces it. Grounded in a central metaphor, participants will explore how intentional use of AI can strengthen planning, feedback, and instructional design while keeping human judgment at the center of teaching and learning.

Presenter Bio

Hunter Hickman is a high school English teacher, instructional leader, and speaker. He leads district-level AI implementation and conducts action research on AI’s impact on writing and feedback. His work focuses on using AI to strengthen instructional design, amplify teacher expertise, and build more responsive, student-centered learning environments.

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You Don’t Have to Fix It: Supporting Grief in Students and Staff

Gladys Jean Ullstam, Ember and Bloom Coaching

Grief does not stay at home. It walks into classrooms, staff meetings, and hallways. This session equips educators with language, practical tools, and realistic expectations for supporting grieving students and colleagues while maintaining healthy boundaries and sustainable care.

Presenter Bio

Gladys Jean Ullstam is the founder of Ember & Bloom Coaching for Widows, where she supports women navigating life after loss. She has more than 25 years of experience in K–12 education, including 20+ years as an instructional coach partnering with teachers to strengthen practice and student learning. Drawing from both her professional background in schools and her lived experience with grief, Gladys equips educators to respond to loss with clarity, steadiness, and compassion.

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Yes, AI CAN support critical thinking in the classroom

Matt Miller

When people hear “AI and education,” many immediately think of ChatGPT doing students’ homework. Writing their essays. Doing all of the thinking for them.

But AI is TECH, a tool, and technology has always been only as valuable as how we use it. In this session, you’ll see how AI tools and technology can be used in the classroom to support and elevate student critical thinking.

Presenter Bio

Matt’s most recent book, “AI for Educators: Learning Strategies, Teacher Efficiencies, and a Vision for an Artificial Intelligence Future,” translates AI through a teacher lens, provides practical ideas you can use in class right away and unlocks powerful ways to streamline teaching and save time.

Matt is also the author of five more books on key education topics, including, “Ditch That Textbook,” “Ditch That Homework,” and “Don’t Ditch That Tech.” One of his biggest goals is to write interesting page-turners that keep you reading. (No dry academic jargon.)

Big Brand Brilliance

Buddy Berry

What’s your brand as an educator? How are you known by your students? What is your teacher “street cred”? Whatever your brand is, this session can help make you more purposeful about your instruction.

Come learn how to “better your brand” by taking a deep dive into how the “Big Brands” run things. Learn from some of the principles that drive Disney, Starbucks, Apple, Buc-ees, and the Savannah Bananas! This is a one-of-a-kind session with a chance to connect mainstream innovation into game-changing instruction!

Crayons, Creativity and Core Subjects

Jennifer Ayres-Cook, Veterans Elementary School at Mundell

This session will show how integrating art into science, reading, math, and history (and integrating those subjects in the art room) can deepen learning and engagement. Through real classroom examples, educators will explore hands-on, creative approaches that inspire curiosity and promote higher-order thinking.

Presenter Bio

Jen Ayres-Cook integrates books, history, science, music, writing, and math into art lessons at Veterans Elementary. With a background in kindergarten and preschool, she values hands-on, exploratory learning and its impact on long-term retention. She connects classroom topics to art, helping students view concepts in new ways. Jen also engages in DNR programs, civics initiatives, conservation professional development, and collaborates with colleagues to create meaningful cross-curricular experiences for shared students.

Half-Marathon Management: 13.1 Tips to Unlock the Potential in Yourself, Students and Staff

Michael Earnshaw, Lansing SD 158

Training for and running a half-marathon is difficult. There are unpredicted factors that come into play. This is no different than a school year. Leave prepared for these hurdles and be able to forge ahead using untapped potential in yourself and others.

Presenter Bio

Michael Earnshaw is a father, husband, & the 22-23 South Cook Elementary Principal of the Year! He’s the author of The EduCulture Cookbook: Recipes and Dishes to Positively Transform School and Classroom Culture with EduMatch Publishing, host of Life Beyond the Lanyard: Educator Passions Outside of the Classroom and co-host of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast.

Michael strives to empower others to know they can change the world by fostering positive, trusting relationships & modeling risk-taking himself. When he’s not helping others and changing lives you can find him skateboarding, running and creating smiles.

Calm is Contagious: The Art of De-escalation

Nicholas Petralia, Merrillville Community School Corporation

De-escalation begins with your response. This session provides practical tools to manage student behavior using the “Stop, Think, Process, Act” model. Discover how tone, personal space, and non-verbal cues prevent power struggles. Gain strategies to maintain professional credibility and building-wide consistency, ensuring you remain calm, firm, and effective when situations arise in the classroom and building.

Presenter Bio

Nicholas Petralia offers extensive expertise and a deep passion for behavioral management and crisis intervention across all grade levels. Starting in 2004, he worked with at-risk youth as the Director of the MHS Alternative School serving over 150 students. He brings fourteen years of leadership experience as an Assistant Principal at both the high school and middle school levels, followed by eight years as the Principal of Jonas E. Salk Elementary School.

His career is defined by a commitment to composure through quiet confidence, using his vast administrative experience to empower staff with practical, field-tested de-escalation strategies.

Designing Authentic STEM Learning Through Project Based Learning

Johannes Starks, BEST Robotics, Inc

What does real STEM learning look like for students? In this session, we’ll explore how Project-Based Learning makes STEM engaging, meaningful, and connected to real-world challenges. You’ll experience hands-on ideas, collaborate with peers, and maybe even build a simple robot. Walk away with practical strategies to spark curiosity, creativity, and deeper learning in your classroom.

Presenter Bio

Johannes Starks is an educational leader and STEM advocate dedicated to expanding access to innovative, hands-on learning experiences. As National Executive Director of BEST Robotics Inc., she leads a nationally recognized program that engages thousands of students across 19 states in competitive, project-based STEM education. She previously served as a Texas-designated T-STEM Principal and currently serves as a College and Career Readiness School Models Leadership Coach and NASA HUNCH Statewide

EdTech Unfiltered: 10 Things We Wish We Knew Sooner

Diana Smith and Melissa Walley, Crown Point Community Schools  and Hanover Community Schools

After years in the EdTech trenches, we’ve learned a lot—the hard way and the smart way. In this candid and practical session, we’re sharing the 10 things that actually matter (and what you can skip). Expect honest insights, real classroom connections, and tools that make a difference—not just noise. Perfect for educators who want EdTech that works, not just looks good.

Presenter Bios

Diana Smith serves as the Director of Grants and Assessment for Crown Point Community School Corporation. Throughout her career in education, she has held roles as a high school English teacher, instructional technology coach, technology director, and most recently, Director of Digital Learning for the Indiana Department of Education.

Diana is a Google Innovator and a 2024 Women in AI Fellow. She is passionate about educational technology and specializes in digital citizenship, virtual learning, and educational policy and ethics. She is also the author of Copyrighteous: A Catalyst for Creativity in the Classroom. She supports innovation and equitable student access.

Melissa Walley is the Educational Technology Specialist for Hanover Community School Corporation. Her background includes teaching kindergarten through third grade and serving as an elementary principal. She is an ISTE Certified Educator, serves as a board member for Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators, and is an Innovation Coach for Keep Indiana Learning. Her goal is to support all educators and help them step out of their comfort zones.

Combatting Teacher Burnout with Good Vibes, Practical Systems and Love

Bojan Jovanovic, School Town of Munster

Teaching is the best job in the world! However, sometimes it feels like we’re running a marathon while carrying 147 ungraded assignments, a NeeDoh you just confiscated, and the hope in your heart that you are making a positive impact. Join this engaging and lighthearted session to explore practical strategies for reducing stress, finding balance and rediscovering the joy in your work. Expect laughter, relatable stories and real-world tips that will help you leave feeling refreshed, recharged and ready to tackle whatever the school year throws your way.

Presenter Bio

I am so lucky to serve as principal at Wilbur Wright Middle School, where I have been the past 10 years. My first five years were as the Dean of Students and Assistant Principal. I am now going into my fifth year as Principal. I spent my teaching career at both Munster and Merrillville High Schools, where I taught Social Studies and coached boys’ basketball. Since becoming the Principal at WWMS, I have been lucky enough to be voted as the 2024 IASP District 1 Middle School Principal of Year. Our leadership team at WWMS has been together for five years and have presented all around the state at various conferences and events. We love our school and are proud of the things we are doing to serve our students and staff. We can’t wait to share our systems, tips and to connect to fellow educators.

AI vs. Cheating, Plagiarism, and Academic Integrity

Matt Miller

When AI assistants were first released, among teachers’ first questions was: “What will we do about cheating?” In this session, we’ll take a look at cheating, plagiarism, and academic integrity.

We’ll discuss the place that AI should have in classrooms—and what AI shouldn’t be used for. We’ll also address how to move forward with changes so we get this right.

Presenter Bio

Matt’s most recent book, “AI for Educators: Learning Strategies, Teacher Efficiencies, and a Vision for an Artificial Intelligence Future,” translates AI through a teacher lens, provides practical ideas you can use in class right away and unlocks powerful ways to streamline teaching and save time.

Matt is also the author of five more books on key education topics, including, “Ditch That Textbook,” “Ditch That Homework,” and “Don’t Ditch That Tech.” One of his biggest goals is to write interesting page-turners that keep you reading. (No dry academic jargon.)

Blue Lobster Ideas and How to Grow Them

Buddy Berry

Calling all World Changers! Blue Lobsters only occur in one out of every 2 million lobsters due to a rare genetic trait. What traits, habits, and dispositions can schools or teachers focus on to grow one in a million ideas?

This session will be inspirational, humorous, and practical. Everyone will leave with ideas for immediate implementation.

Small Shifts, Big Gains: Uniting Content and Literacy in Grades 5-8

Disciplinary literacy isn’t “one more thing”—it’s the secret to strengthening content knowledge. Discover how reading and writing strategies help students think like specialists in your field. We’ll tackle background knowledge, vocabulary, and writing integration through practical, easy to implement moves. These shifts don’t take away from your curriculum; they’re tools that help your students master and retain your content.

Presenter Bio

Cassie Scarsella is the Curriculum Specialist for the Northern and Northwest Indiana Educational Service Centers and a lifelong learner of all things K-8 literacy. Her perspective is rooted in her experience as a 4th/5th-grade multiage teacher, where she learned to integrate literacy into content when time is tight.

Beyond working to support disciplinary literacy in schools, she stays actively involved in Indiana’s educational landscape, helping schools navigate state-level decisions and curriculum shifts. She is passionate about helping educators bridge the gap between state mandates and the daily realities of a busy classroom.

Punk Rock Principalship: Unlocking the Potential in Others for Positive Change

Michael Earnshaw, Lansing SD 158

Get ready to be engaged through practical and powerful techniques to empower others to make a positive difference in our world! Attendees will leave armed with activities that are fun, engaging, positively challenging, and can be implemented tomorrow!

Presenter Bio

Michael Earnshaw is a father, husband and the 22-23 South Cook Elementary Principal of the Year! He’s the author of The EduCulture Cookbook: Recipes and Dishes to Positively Transform School & Classroom Culture with EduMatch Publishing, host of Life Beyond the Lanyard: Educator Passions Outside of the Classroom and co-host of the Punk Rock Classrooms Podcast.

Michael strives to empower others to know they can change the world by fostering positive, trusting relationships and modeling risk-taking himself. When he’s not helping others and changing lives you can find him skateboarding, running and creating smiles.

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Not Another Syllabus – Ways to Start the School Year

Luke Starkey, Duneland School Corporation

The first days of school set the tone for everything that follows.  In this collaborative workshop, teachers will share and explore high-impact activities designed to hook students, establish classroom culture, and build relationships from day one.  Walk away with multiple ready-to-use strategies that foster engagement, growth mindset, and a positive learning environment!

Engagement Ideas

This workshop is for anyone that is interested in different ways to start the school year other than going over the syllabus.  It’s important to set the classroom culture and expectations from day one and there are several ways to do so.  Teachers will bring their best activities and share with the group so that everyone can walk away with something to implement on day one!

Presenter Bio

I just finished my 19th year teaching, 12 in the Duneland Corporation. I teach AP Micro, AP Macro and on-level Economics and have my master’s degree in Economic and Entrepreneurship Education.

Plan. Teach. Assess. A No-Frills Approach to Teaching CS.

Brett Jennings, Crown Point Community Schools

Teaching computer science doesn’t have to be complicated. This session introduces a simple framework for planning, teaching, and assessing in the CS classroom. Learn how AI can support your planning through tiered activities and differentiated questions, what no-frills direct instruction actually looks like, and how intentional community building makes it all work. Walk away with practical strategies you can use right away.

Presenter Bio

Brett is a computer science teacher at Crown Point High School with 24 years in education, including 14 years in CS. He was part of the early rollout of computer science education in the state of Indiana and has taught numerous CS courses including AP Principles of Computing, AP Computer Science A, and Foundations for a Digital Age.

He holds a master’s degree in Integrating Technology in the Classroom and has recently completed his administrative licensure. A retired high school football coach, Brett now serves as a broadcaster, calling high school football for Heartland Sports Network (formerly JEDtv) and Valparaiso University football games on ESPN+.

In the classroom, he focuses on simplifying computer science instruction and creating practical systems that help teachers manage differentiation effectively.

The Canva Classroom Glow Up

Annie Vassar and Susan Valentine, Crown Point Community Schools

Glow up your teaching with creative, engaging materials using Canva. This session highlights ways to upgrade your slides, incorporate Canva AI to save time and spark ideas, and use practical teacher hacks to streamline your workflow. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies that make lessons more engaging, efficient, and impactful in any classroom.

Presenter Bio

Annie Vassar and Susan Valentine are passionate about helping teachers bring fresh energy into their classrooms through aesthetic, engaging and efficient strategies. With years of experience integrating digital tools into instruction, they focus on making teaching more creative, organized, and impactful.  Annie & Susan enjoy sharing practical ideas that save time while enhancing student learning and engagement.

Academic/Athletic Leadership for Health and Wellness

Douglas Friend, School City of Hammond

This session will provide information about how leaders can implement strategies to maintain and improve their overall health and wellness in a high profile, demanding and rigorous position.

Presenter Bio

Doug was a teacher from 1991 to 1999 and 2015 to the present  in Physical Education & Health and served as an administrator from 2000 to 2015 (HS Principal, HS Assistant Principal and MS Assistant Principal).  Additionally, he has been the HS Athletic Director (2015 to 2021) and HS Assistant Athletic Director (2021 to 2023).

20 AI Tools to Save Time in the Classroom

Matt Miller

What if you had a virtual assistant who could do tasks for you and free up your time? Science fiction has become reality. You do!

Lots of artificial intelligence tools can help you with tedious tasks like writing emails, providing feedback and creating teaching resources. Learn about them—and how to use them to make time for what matters most—in this session.

Presenter Bio

Matt’s most recent book, “AI for Educators: Learning Strategies, Teacher Efficiencies, and a Vision for an Artificial Intelligence Future,” translates AI through a teacher lens, provides practical ideas you can use in class right away and unlocks powerful ways to streamline teaching and save time.

Matt is also the author of five more books on key education topics, including, “Ditch That Textbook,” “Ditch That Homework,” and “Don’t Ditch That Tech.” One of his biggest goals is to write interesting page-turners that keep you reading. (No dry academic jargon.)

Creating the Coolest Lessons Ever

Buddy Berry

This session is a guide for how to better engage students through making your lessons awesome. Participants will hear numerous examples of how to make their instruction, lessons and “Teacher Street Cred” rise instantly.

This a must for those looking to breathe new life into their classrooms. Don’t miss out on the culminating, hands-on workshop experience that everyone will be talking about.

Financial Literacy in Late-Stage Capitalism

John Boyd, School City of Hobart

As Indiana mandates personal finance education (IC 20-30-5-19), educators must decide: will we use the “banking model” to deposit financial rules into students, or a “problem-posing” pedagogy that empowers them? This session explores how to meet Indiana’s Financial Literacy Standards while critically addressing how systemic wealth inequality impacts students’ material realities and their relationship with money.

Presenter Bio

Mr. Boyd is an accounting professional that teaches business and accounting courses to students in Northwest Indiana. He is employed full-time as a dual credit teacher at Hobart High School in Hobart, IN. He also teaches accounting and Excel to college students at IvyTech in Valparaiso, IN and virtually.

In 2010 and 2011, he graduated from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in both their Undergraduate and Graduate Accounting Programs. In 2011 through 2012, he sat for the CPA exam and have been a practicing accountant since.

STEM Tales: A Storybook Adventure

Rosanna Ortiz, Five Star Technology Solutions, Professional Development Specialist

Discover how to use picture books to ignite your K-5 students’ interest in STEM. Learn practical strategies for selecting STEM-themed books, developing engaging activities, and integrating STEM concepts into your literacy curriculum. This workshop will equip you with resources and ideas to bring STEM to life in your classroom and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.

Presenter Bio

Rosanna Ortiz is a Professional Development Specialist at Five Star Technology Solutions. In this role, Rosanna enjoys working with teachers to find opportunities to leverage technology and create meaningful learning experiences.

Prior to joining the Five Star Team, Rosanna worked seven years as an elementary teacher. She taught in Indiana, Missouri, and Maryland. In addition to teaching and learning, Rosanna loves cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband and children.

Procedures That Stick: The Secret Recipes That Make Classrooms Run Themselves

Ryan Cogdill, Hammond, IN

Ever been mid-lesson when a hand shoots up, not with a question, but “Can I go to the bathroom?” Or “When will this be graded?” This session shares the “secret recipes” for routines like bathrooms and late work, plus other procedures teachers wrestle with. I’ll share what works for me and ideas I’ve borrowed, or stolen, from others, helping you cook up smooth, low-chaos classrooms.

Presenter Bio

Ryan Cogdill is a Career and Technical Education instructor who specializes in building structured, high-accountability classrooms that promote independence and mastery. He leads the nation’s first high school Advanced EMT (AEMT) capstone program, where clear procedures and routines are essential for both safety and student success. Drawing from his experience in education and emergency services, Ryan helps teachers design practical systems that reduce chaos, maximize instructional time, and move students from compliance to confidence.

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Leveraging Children’s Literature to Create STEM Opportunities

Jelena Byers, Purdue Northwest

Children’s literature is a natural hook for student curiosity. In this session, participants will explore how to select books that inspire meaningful STEM design challenges for classroom use. This approach supports powerful cross-curricular integration, making STEM instruction more accessible even when instructional time is limited.

Presenter Bio

Jelena Byers is an instructor of education at Purdue University Northwest in Indiana. She brings 17 years of experience as a middle school math teacher and instructional coach to her work with future educators. Jelena is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in math education.

While her primary research interests focus on preservice teacher education, she is also passionate about STEM education and experiential learning. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family and dog.

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What Actually Works: Reflections from a Grizzled Veteran and Optimistic Newbie

Matthew D Atherton and Madeline Vasos, School City of Hobart and Crown Point Community School Corporation

This session is designed for preservice and novice teachers (those with less than three years of experience). Spectators will gain insights from a 20-year veteran teacher as well as a second-year teacher who just completed her inaugural year. We’ll share practical, ready-to-use strategies you can implement in your classroom tomorrow, plus proven tips and tricks to help you build a sustainable, long-lasting teaching career.

Presenter Bios

Matt Atherton is a veteran Language Arts educator with two decades of experience teaching grades 2 through 12. In addition to his teaching role, he coaches cross country and wrestling, referees in the off-season, and is an avid marathon runner.

Maddy Vasos is an English Language Arts teacher with one year of experience teaching 6th and 7th grade. In addition to her teaching role, she coaches volleyball, track, a committee advisor for Best Buddies, and tutors at her local library.

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Good Enough to Leave, Smart Enough to Stay

Stephen Dull, Morton High School

Finding alignment, impact and sustainability in your school.

Presenter Bio

Steve is the math department chair at Morton High School in Hammond. He has been teaching since 2003, left his urban district for the green, leafy suburbs for a minute, and returned. He is a member of the School City of Hammond’s Teaching and Learning League and is an Executive Board member with the Teach Plus National Teacher Policy Cabinet.