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Monday, June 1
 

8:30am EDT

Implementing Universal Design for Learning Through Executive Function Supports in the Middle School Classroom
Monday June 1, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
This professional development session is designed to support middle school educators in improving student access, engagement, and comprehension through the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and executive function strategies. UDL is a research-based framework that emphasizes proactive instructional design to reduce barriers and support the variability of all learners.The session...
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Samantha Diver

Mindful Learning
In addition to being a yoga teacher, Samantha Diver has been an outstanding leader in the field of education. Samantha has been a director of school, classroom teacher, reading specialist, math specialist, and executive functioning skills coach. She has incorporated social-emotional... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
TBD
  • Audience MS

8:30am EDT

Instructional Design in the Age of AI
Monday June 1, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
This workshop moves beyond AI-proofing to AI-integration, focusing on designing lessons that leverage generative tools to reach the higher echelons of Bloom’s Taxonomy. We will dive into a strategic curriculum redesign that propels students beyond simple recall and into the realm of critical evaluation, synthesis, and complex analysis. You’ll leave with a playbook of 'human-centric' techniques...
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avatar for Anna Baralt

Anna Baralt

Dean of Faculty and Curriculum, Shorecrest Preparatory School
Anna Baralt holds a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, an M.A. in Elementary Education and is a certified Apple Learning Coach. She has taught students at all levels for nearly 30 years at Shorecrest and is a member of the school’s administrative team as Director of Technology... Read More →
avatar for Christine Scoby

Christine Scoby

Educational Technology Support Specialist, Shorecrest Preparatory School
Christine Scoby serves as the Educational Technology Support at Shorecrest Preparatory School, where she bridges the gap between complex digital tools and classroom instruction. With a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Technology, Christine brings... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
TBD

8:30am EDT

Make Every Lesson a Vocabulary Lesson: Growing Vocabulary Without Adding Time!
Monday June 1, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Recent research indicates that vocabulary develops most effectively when students encounter words repeatedly in meaningful content contexts and engage in active discussion and use—rather than through isolated memorization. This session emphasizes redesigning how instructional time is used, not adding more of it. Even students with strong expressive vocabularies may underperform on standardized...
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avatar for Connie Dierking

Connie Dierking

Connie Dierking is an experienced educator who has served as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, instructional staff developer, and curriculum writer. She is the author of seven professional books designed to support educators in the instruction of oral language and writing. 
Connie presents to teachers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of oral rehearsal, purposeful classroom talk, and meaningful writing experiences across grade levels. She has also enjoyed returning to the classroom by supporting teachers on leave and leading summer camps for primary... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
TBD
  • Audience LS
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8:30am EDT

STEM for All Subjects with MagicSchool AI
Monday June 1, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
This workshop focuses on weaving STEM concepts into any subject without adding more to your plate using MagicSchool AI. We start by exploring how MagicSchool can take the heavy lifting out of lesson planning, focusing on how the platform can help integrate central ideals like logic and problem-solving into your lessons with ease. I will walk you through the go-to tools for creating rubrics,...
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Liz Pope

MS Technology and STEAM Teacher, Shorecrest Preparatory School
Liz Pope is a passionate STEAM educator and doctoral candidate in educational program development with a focus in educational innovation. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in the intersection of creativity and hands-on learning. Holding a master’s degree in Curriculum... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
TBD
  • Audience MS, LS
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10:15am EDT

Chaos to Clarity: Taming Your Writing Tools
Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
With so many writing tools available, the key is knowing how to organize and use them effectively. This workshop focuses on grouping tools by purpose to support intentional writing instruction. Participants will explore how writing progressions, checklists, and rubrics can help students set goals, guide small-group instruction, and strengthen writing skills. The session also highlights the use of...
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Speakers
avatar for Connie Dierking

Connie Dierking

Connie Dierking is an experienced educator who has served as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, instructional staff developer, and curriculum writer. She is the author of seven professional books designed to support educators in the instruction of oral language and writing. 
Connie presents to teachers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of oral rehearsal, purposeful classroom talk, and meaningful writing experiences across grade levels. She has also enjoyed returning to the classroom by supporting teachers on leave and leading summer camps for primary... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
TBD
  • Audience LS

10:15am EDT

Canva in the Classroom: Collaborative & Creative Workflows
Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
This Canva workshop will help you swap those late-night design struggles for a much faster and more creative workflow. We start by looking at why Canva is such a lifesaver, focusing on how the massive template library can shave hours off your prep time while making your materials look incredibly polished.Walk through the basics like using the elements tab, editing templates for graphics, videos,...
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avatar for Liz Pope

Liz Pope

MS Technology and STEAM Teacher, Shorecrest Preparatory School
Liz Pope is a passionate STEAM educator and doctoral candidate in educational program development with a focus in educational innovation. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in the intersection of creativity and hands-on learning. Holding a master’s degree in Curriculum... Read More →
avatar for Christine Scoby

Christine Scoby

Educational Technology Support Specialist, Shorecrest Preparatory School
Christine Scoby serves as the Educational Technology Support at Shorecrest Preparatory School, where she bridges the gap between complex digital tools and classroom instruction. With a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Technology, Christine brings... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
TBD

10:15am EDT

Hindsight
Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
We all have them: those moments, projects, or conversations from the past year that we rushed past but secretly wished we could have paused to truly unpack. Hindsight is a dedicated space to do just that. In this interactive workshop, we will use our collective wisdom to help each other gain clarity on the moments that mattered most to you.Bring one experience from your year that you want to...
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Lizz Angello

Eighth Grade English Teacher and Team Lead, MS Diversity Coordinator, Shorecrest Preparatory School
Dr. Lizz Angello joined Shorecrest as the eighth-grade English teacher in 2018 and became the Middle School Diversity Coordinator in 2021. Dr. Angello has a doctorate in English from the University of South Florida, a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Delaware... Read More →
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Khana Rebman

Third Grade Teacher, Interim Co-Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Shorecrest Preparatory School
Khana Rebman '05, born and raised in St. Petersburg, joined us from Pinellas County schools, where she had been teaching in 2nd-5th grades. She is passionate not only about academics but teaching and nurturing the whole child. She believes that in order for children to be successful... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
TBD

10:15am EDT

Using Desmos in the Science and Math Classroom (Virtual Session)
Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
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Monday June 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:45am EDT
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12:45pm EDT

Meeting the Needs of Every Learner Through Personalized Study Tools with Knowt
Monday June 1, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
Unlock the potential of AI-driven study prep with Knowt, an all-in-one platform designed to transform static resources into dynamic, interactive learning experiences in seconds. This immersive masterclass dives into the power of over 35 custom tools that allow educators to instantly create additional practice opportunities from the following sources: YouTube videos, Google Slides, PDFs, and even...
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avatar for Christine Scoby

Christine Scoby

Educational Technology Support Specialist, Shorecrest Preparatory School
Christine Scoby serves as the Educational Technology Support at Shorecrest Preparatory School, where she bridges the gap between complex digital tools and classroom instruction. With a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Technology, Christine brings... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
TBD

12:45pm EDT

Intro to TinkerCad
Monday June 1, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Transform your classroom into a vibrant center for spatial reasoning and creative problem-solving by mastering the intuitive world of Tinkercad. This workshop is specifically designed for teachers across all disciplines to demonstrate how a simple 3D workspace can help students visualize complex, abstract ideas through a hands-on, digital-to-physical workflow. We will begin by navigating the 3D...
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Speakers
avatar for Liz Pope

Liz Pope

MS Technology and STEAM Teacher, Shorecrest Preparatory School
Liz Pope is a passionate STEAM educator and doctoral candidate in educational program development with a focus in educational innovation. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in the intersection of creativity and hands-on learning. Holding a master’s degree in Curriculum... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
TBD
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12:45pm EDT

Money Matters: Simple Strategies for Teacher Wealth
Monday June 1, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Financial planning doesn’t have to be a second job. Earl and Julie are breaking down the "how-to" of building long-term wealth specifically for educators. We’ll look at easy ways to maximize your income, demystify the world of investing, and share family-friendly habits that keep your finances on track. No complex math required—just a clear roadmap to the future you’ve earned.
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Julie Dellisant-Flugel

Financial Advisor, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA)™
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Earl Walton

Director of the Ross Roeder Institute, Shorecrest Preparatory School
A seasoned entrepreneur, business leader, and educator, Earl Walton brings a wealth of experience, passion and drive to launch the Ross Roeder Institute (RRI) at Shorecrest. The vision for the Ross Roeder Institute is to implement a schoolwide program in financial literacy and entrepreneurship... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
TBD

12:45pm EDT

Refuel, Reflect, Renew
Monday June 1, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
As the school year winds down, educators often find themselves exhausted, emotionally stretched, and already thinking ahead to next year. This interactive workshop is designed specifically for participants who want to end the year with intention rather than depletion. Participants will explore practical, research‑informed strategies to restore energy, reduce stress, and protect their...
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avatar for Logan Walters

Logan Walters

Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist, Life Adventures Counseling & Consulting
Logan Walters has been a licensed mental health counselor and certified clinical adventure therapist in St. Petersburg since 2013. Previously Logan was the Head of School for an outdoor adventure boarding school and summer camp named SOAR, which focuses on youth with ADHD, anxiety... Read More →
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Dr. Maurie Lung

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Life Adventures Counseling & Consulting
Dr. Maurie Lung is a licensed mental health counselor and a licensed marriage family therapist located in the Tampa Bay area. She is the founder of Life Adventures Counseling & Consulting (www.LifeAdventuresCC.org), a community organization providing adventure-based mental health therapy to individuals, couples, groups, and families. She is also the director of adventure-based and nature-based graduate counseling programs at Prescott College. She has over 30 years of experience as a therapist... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
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1:30pm EDT

Reimagining Classroom Engagement with Padlet
Monday June 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Description: Elevate your digital classroom environment by transforming the world’s favorite bulletin board into a sophisticated space for deep inquiry and real-time collaboration. This workshop dives into Padlet’s versatile digital canvas, exploring how it revolutionizes the way students interact and build collective knowledge. Participants will engage in hands-on exploration of an interface...
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Speakers
avatar for Christine Scoby

Christine Scoby

Educational Technology Support Specialist, Shorecrest Preparatory School
Christine Scoby serves as the Educational Technology Support at Shorecrest Preparatory School, where she bridges the gap between complex digital tools and classroom instruction. With a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Educational Technology, Christine brings... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
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