Summer Institute for Authentic Learning and Leadership: Full Schedule

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9:55am EDT

Authentic Learning in Action (SESSION REPEATED JULY 15, 3:35 PM TO 4:30 PM)

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

Come one, come all! No previous skill required - just the willingness to try something new (think juggling and/or balloon twisting!) in an effort to truly feel what authentic learning is like. With many metaphors and direct connections to the work we do, this session will allow participants to try a new skill and build meaningful connections to how authentic learning for everyone in a school -- all roles -- help enhance the learning process.

SESSION REPEATED JULY 15, 3:35 PM TO 4:30 PM

This session qualifies for Gifted PD hours.

Speakers

Jen Mott

Assistant Principal & Athletic Director, Mason City Schools

Dr. Jen Mott has been with Cincinnati Circus Company since 2006 as a juggler, stilt-walker, balloon artist, and fire performer. She also began college that same year. Since then, she earned both her undergraduate degree in Secondary Education for Spanish and completed her Master’s... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Breakout Presentation, Gifted PD Certificate

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Give Better Than Facebook: Using Givebutter and Give Lively to Fund Your Ideas

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

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The PAST Foundation recently added its first dedicated fundraising role. As schools and nonprofits navigate funding changes and challenges, our newest colleague (Chief Advancement Officer Bridget Tharp) shares best practices for teachers who want to raise funds for STEM activities, classroom supplies and more.

Participants will learn:

Why to avoid Facebook for fundraising purposes and what to use instead (Give Butter or Give Lively)
Template language to remind donors that their gift may be matched by their employer
Peer-to-Peer fundraising: How to create friendly competition among other teachers (or perhaps your students) for your cause
Ideas for involving your students and saying thank you to your donors

Speakers

Bridget Tharp

Chief Advancement Officer (Fundraising/Development), The PAST Foundation

Bridget Tharp is Chief Advancement Officer at The PAST Foundation. Bridget leads fundraising strategy and relationship building for the organization. She joined PAST in 2026 after 12 years of experience in fundraising and strategic communications. Before PAST, her work included fundraising... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Breakout Presentation

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Launching Authentic Learning: STEM Strategies That Are Out of This World

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

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Step into an out‑of‑this‑world learning experience where educators become explorers, immersing themselves in what high‑quality STEM instruction feels like when it truly takes off. Rather than observing strategies from afar, participants will engage in hands‑on, collaborative missions that model the inquiry, creativity, problem‑solving, and learner agency at the center of meaningful STEM education. As the journey continues, educators will investigate how authentic, integrated learning experiences unfold, reflect on the essential elements that make them successful, and consider ways to elevate the everyday instruction already happening in their classrooms. This interactive session is designed to launch new ideas, boost instructional confidence, and build a shared understanding of what strong STEM culture and practice can look like across grade levels - whether you’re already orbiting in this work or just beginning your ascent. Participants will also discover how the Ohio Quality Model for STEM and STEAM Education serves as a powerful navigational tool, grounding deeper learning in real‑world relevance. By the end, educators will return to their schools energized, inspired, and equipped with practical strategies to bring out‑of‑this‑world learning opportunities to students of all ages.

Speakers

Sarah Redick

STEM Education Program Specialist, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Sarah Redick holds a PhD in STEM Education, as well as master's degrees in Educational Technology and Middle Childhood Education, and a bachelor's degree in Chemistry. She has over a decade of teaching experience, at both the middle school and post-secondary levels. Dr. Redick... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Breakout Presentation

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Making Executive Functioning Skills Visible (SESSION REPEATED JULY 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm, Room W2103)

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

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Executive functioning skills (EFS) are the building blocks to a successful person, and yet how purposeful are we in teaching these skills? When a student lacks focus, do we give them strategies for being more focused or do we simply tell them to be more focused? If a student is poor at organization, are we explicitly showing them what well organized looks like? As teachers, especially of the gifted, we need to be overt in teaching these strategies and make students aware of their own weaknesses and potential workarounds for these. EFS are skills that transcend the classroom because they are skills people will be using for the rest of their lives, no matter what line of work they go into. In this lab/workshop, learn about the core 10 EFS, how you can use micro-skills to build student capacity, and how you can intentionally teach these strategies to students.

SESSION REPEATED JULY 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm, Room W2103

This session qualifies for Gifted PD hours.

Speakers

Todd Stanley

Gifted Services Coordinator, Pickerington Local Schools

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Breakout Presentation, Gifted PD Certificate

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Mini-Moments of Magic: Small Shifts for a Joyful Classroom Community

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

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In this session, we will explore the question of how we can protect the soul of our classrooms without falling behind on curriculum or other mandates. We will share and brainstorm intentional, low-lift, high-impact strategies designed to foster authentic belonging and joy. We will create a “toolkit for belonging” of micro-shifts that fit into the transitions, morning meetings, and even the rigorous academic blocks you are already teaching. Join us to rediscover the spark that brought you to education and generate ideas on how to build a classroom community that feels like a destination, not just a requirement.

Speakers

Adie Young

1st Grade Teacher, Cassingham Elementary School - Bexley City Schools

Adie Young has been cultivating curiosity and classroom community for 13 years, with the last eight spent in first grade at Cassingham Elementary School in Bexley. Known for her heart-centered approach, Adie focuses on the foundational belief that student achievement begins with strong interpersonal connections. She is passionate about creating high-energy, joy-infused learning environments where students feel safe to take risks and—most... Read More →

Julie Fitzgerald

First Grade Teacher, Cassingham Elementary, Bexley City Schools

Mini Moments of Magic pdf

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Breakout Presentation

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Out of This World Learning: Cultivating Community and Leadership Through Our Middle School Farmers Market

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

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Step into a learning experience that is truly out of this world, where community, creativity, and authentic learning come together in the Hastings Middle School Farmers Market. In this session, you will explore how a fully student-driven marketplace was designed, planned, and operated by sixth graders who took on real-world roles across planning, marketing, and finance teams.

While one group of students led the organization of the market itself, the remaining sixth graders launched their own small businesses designing, producing, and marketing original products to sell at their vendor booths. Others engineered and built interactive Kids Corner booths to engage younger visitors and families in meaningful, hands-on fun.

Rooted in our science curriculum, this project transforms learning beyond the classroom as students explain the scientific and agricultural principles behind their products directly to market patrons. The experience is further enriched by three stages of student performers, creating a vibrant community event that highlights student talent and school spirit.
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Throughout the process, students develop essential life-long skills, including problem-solving, communication, leadership, collaboration, and civic responsibility. This session will also highlight student and teacher reflections, sharing what worked, how challenges were overcome, and how each year’s iteration leads to deeper learning and growth.

We are excited to share how this entirely student-driven initiative connects to our school garden, student passions, and authentic career exploration. Participants will be invited to reflect, interact, and envision how they might cultivate similar meaningful, real-world learning experiences in their own schools and classrooms.

Speakers

Elizabeth Blank

Teacher, Hastings Middle School, Upper Arlington City Schools

Elizabeth Blank has been a dedicated educator at Hastings Middle School for 20 years. She is passionate about teaching, her students, and creating meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. With a love for the outdoors and gardening, Elizabeth works to connect... Read More →

Beth Joseph

Teacher, Hastings Middle School, Upper Arlington Schools

Hastings Farmers Market pdf

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Breakout Presentation

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Parents’ Role in Supporting Authentic Learning

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

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Teachers often lament that parents aren’t doing things at home that produce students with the habits and dispositions for authentic learning success. But how do we help parents do better? This session will explore tools that help parents raise kids who come to school ready for success in authentic learning projects. Let’s get beyond frustration with parents and move toward solutions that put us on the same side: developing young people who have what it takes to handle challenging authentic tasks with confidence and character.

Speakers

Steve Shapiro

Co-Founder, Our Family Culture

Steve Shapiro is a veteran school reimaginer, with over 30 years of K-12 classroom teaching experience, 15 concurrent years as a high school humanities program director, and four years as a district leader of experiential learning. In response to the unsettling state of youth mental... Read More →

Nancy Shapiro

Co-Founder, Our Family Culture

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Passion Night... From Vision to Impact

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

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Educators from Galion Intermediate School will share their journey of designing and implementing a school-wide Passion Night focused on authentic learning and student engagement. This session will walk participants through the full process—planning, execution, and reflection—providing practical strategies and real examples that can be adapted to any school setting.

Participants will explore how the team built staff buy-in, structured engaging experiences for families, and showcased meaningful student work that connects learning to the real world. The session will also highlight lessons learned, challenges faced, and adjustments made to improve impact.

Attendees will leave with:
•. A clear framework for organizing their own Passion Night
•. Ideas for increasing student voice and authentic learning opportunities
•. Strategies for engaging families and the broader community
•. Reflection tools to evaluate success and plan next steps

Whether you are just beginning to explore authentic learning or looking to deepen community engagement, this session offers a realistic, replicable model grounded in practice.

Speakers

Matt Dick

Galion Intermediate Principal, Galion Intermediate, Galion City Schools

Galion Intermediate Principal 3-5 GradesApprox 370 studentsFinishing 2nd year as a principal and 6th year in administration.20 years in education10 years as Head Football Coach and 20 years of coaching experience.

Katie Guy

5th ELA, Galion Intermediate, Galion City Schools

Kelly Showecker

5th ELA/IS, Galion Intermediate, Galion City Schools

Maura Hartley

4th ELA, Galion Intermediate, Galion City Schools

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Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Reimagining Special Education: Voice, Goals, and Real-World Learning

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

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I’ll start things off with a short look at my journey as an intervention specialist—highlighting what changes I have made- like open communication, student-friendly IEP goals, elevating student voice, and bringing learning to life through authentic experiences and STEM projects.

Then it’s your turn. We’ll collaborate, break into small, focused groups, and give you time to start shaping ideas you can use right away in your own classroom and subject area if you're not an intervention teacher.

Speakers

Theresa Knapp

Intervention Specialist, Heritage Elementary Olentangy Schools

Theresa has been an elementary intervention specialist with Olentangy schools for 23 years. She also teaches special education courses at Otterbein University as an adjunct professor. Theresa enjoys bringing joyful, authentic learning to her students. On the weekends, she loves... Read More →

Reimaging Special Education pptx

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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The Gift of Student Voice: Creating Schools and Classrooms Where Student Voices Matter

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

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Student voice is more than simply allowing students to share opinions—it is about empowering young people to become active participants, leaders, problem-solvers, and change agents within their schools and communities. When students feel heard, valued, and trusted, classrooms transform from places of compliance into environments filled with ownership, engagement, innovation, and purpose.

In this inspiring and practical session, educators and school leaders will explore how student voice can serve as a powerful catalyst for transformation in schools. Through authentic opportunities for leadership, collaboration, feedback, creativity, and decision-making, students can help shape school culture, improve learning experiences, strengthen relationships, and drive meaningful change. Participants will discover strategies for moving beyond token student input toward creating systems where student perspectives truly influence classroom practices, school initiatives, and community impact.

Using a festive “holiday” theme, this session will highlight how listening to students may be the greatest gift educators can offer. Attendees will explore practical strategies, real-world examples, and AI-enhanced tools that amplify student voice, foster empowerment, and inspire students to become confident contributors in their learning journey.

Participants will leave with actionable ideas for creating schools and classrooms where every student feels seen, heard, empowered, and capable of making a difference—because when students are given a voice, they often become the spark that transforms everything

Speakers

Buddy Berry

Superintendent, EIS

Dr. Buddy Berry is the superintendent of Eminence Independent Schools in Kentucky. He founded the innovative model “School on FIRE” (Framework of Innovation for Reinventing Education). Buddy was recognized by the Obama Administration as one of the top 100 School Superintendents... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Thinking Beyond the Structured Literacy Curriculum

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT

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Join a second and third grade teacher as they reflect on their journey of using a structured literacy curriculum in their classrooms for the first time. Hear various ways that they have enriched their students’ experience by adding in creativity challenges, service-learning projects, and other authentic reading and writing experiences. Learn how the structured curriculum and the enrichment meets gifted students’ needs. Spend time reflecting on your own practice and collaborate with others to decide where you can integrate these kinds of experiences into your structured literacy curriculum, and share ideas with others.

This session qualifies for Gifted PD hours.

Speakers

Karmyn Metzger

2nd Grade Teacher / Instructional Coach, Worthington City Schools

Sarah Pence and Karmyn Metzger are Worthington City Schools educators. Sarah has been teaching in Worthington for 14 years, in both third and fourth grade. Karmyn has been teaching for 13 years, in both second and third grade. They enjoy focusing on the whole child and getting to... Read More →

Karen Rumley

Director of Instructional Program, Kent City Schools

Karen Rumley is retiring as the Director of Instructional Program for Kent City Schools, where she has coordinated district-wide curriculum initiatives and provided professional development to support student learning. She also served as the district’s testing coordinator, federal... Read More →

Sarah Pence

Teacher, Worthington City Schools

2026 SIALL Thinking Beyond the Structured Literacy Curriculum (1) pdf

CKLA Grade 3 Authentic Learning Brainstorm pdf

CKLA Planning Tool pdf

Thursday July 16, 2026 9:55am - 10:50am EDT
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Blue Lobster Lessons: Designing Unforgettable Learning Experiences! (REPEATED JULY 15, 1:25 pm - 2:20 pm, Room W2102)

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

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What if schools intentionally cultivated “blue lobster” classrooms—rare, unforgettable learning experiences that students talk about for years? Blue lobsters occur only once in every two million lobsters because of a rare genetic trait. In the same way, extraordinary classrooms are created through intentional habits, bold creativity, meaningful relationships, engaging instruction, and innovative use of AI tools.

This high-energy session blends inspiration, humor, practical strategies, and hands-on experiences to help educators transform ordinary lessons into extraordinary ones. Participants will discover how to boost engagement, increase “teacher street cred,” and design memorable learning moments that spark curiosity and excitement. Educators will also explore practical ways to use AI to enhance instruction, spark creativity, personalize learning, save time, and make lessons more interactive and relevant for today’s students.

Through real-world examples, interactive activities, and immediately usable ideas, participants will leave with strategies and AI-enhanced resources they can implement right away to create classrooms that stand out from the crowd.
Whether you are looking to reignite passion in your teaching, inspire innovation in your school, or simply make learning more fun, meaningful, and future-ready, this session will provide the tools and mindset to help students—and teachers—become one in a million.

SESSION REPEATED JULY 15, 1:25 pm - 2:20 pm, Room W2102

Speakers

Buddy Berry

Superintendent, EIS

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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Building a Culture of Kindness in Your School and Classroom

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

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As school districts continue to face challenges related to attendance, staff morale and student engagement, leaders are searching for strategies that support both people and performance. This session examines how kindness can be intentionally leveraged to strengthen student outcomes while also reinvigorating staff and improving overall school culture.

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Mike Collins

COO, Values-In-Action / President, MCG Strategies, Values-In-Action

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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Career and College Ready Pathway Idea Incubator

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

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Transform "random acts of authentic learning" into sustainable student success. In this fast-paced incubator, we explore the journey from Pedagogy to Pathway, shifting the focus from isolated projects to integrated systems. You’ll bring an initial concept, a project, a partnership, or a program, and use our “Spark Framework” to stress-test its alignment with college and career readiness. This session provides a high-level roadmap for scaling authentic learning into robust career pathways. Leave with a refined vision, a gap analysis of your current strategy, and a clear understanding of the systemic supports needed to make your vision a reality.

Speakers

Michele D Timmons

Foounder and CEO, EnvisionEdPlus

As Founder and CEO of EnvisionEdPlus, Michele Timmons envisions a future where EACH young person thrives - in school and beyond. Michele oversees a high-quality, diverse team that supports formal and informal education-based organizations across the preschool - grade 12 spectrum... Read More →

Tricia Moore

Chief Operations Officer, EnvisionEdPlus

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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Community Connections

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

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The Overview Effect

Looking for a way to connect your classroom to your community? I am presenting on 2 projects I completed this year that have led to connections within my school's community. The projects can translate to any age or grade level and can find their way into many different content levels/areas.

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Ben Pinciotti

K-5 Art Teacher, Cassingham Elementary, Bexley City Schools

I am an elementary Art Teacher with Bexley City Schools, nestled close to downtown Columbus, Ohio. I have been teaching Art for 20 years. I am always looking for new ways to bring in new techniques, projects and experiences into my classroom that revolve around creativity, Art, storytelling... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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Fostering Student Agency Through Authentic Advisory Systems

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

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This interactive workshop is designed to equip participants with strategies to foster student agency through intentional practices that can enhance any classroom setting. Participants will explore the foundations of advisory systems, clarifying an advisor’s role and discovering practical ways to build impactful, meaningful relationships with students. The session will cover essential concepts such as individualized learning plans (ILPs), community learning experiences, and reciprocal partnerships with community and industry to support authentic learning. These approaches can be adapted to various educational environments to inspire student ownership of learning.

Additionally, participants will gain insight into PAST’s MicroSchool model, hearing about how advisory has played a role in enhancing the experience of students who are participating in the program, leading to student empowerment and authentic learning experiences.

Speakers

Alyssa Reder

Director, OSLN Central OH STEM Hub, The PAST Foundation

Alyssa first joined PAST in 2014 as an Administrative Assistant to STEM Programming and Research. In 2021, her role shifted to STEM Program Coordinator where she coordinated, created, and collaborated within all areas of PAST, including work with students, educators and industry... Read More →

Paige Shalter Bruening, PhD

Director of Microschools & Project & Grant Coordination, The Past Foundation

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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How Do We Intentionally Teach Critical Thinking Skills? (SESSION REPEATED JULY 15, 1:25 pm - 2:20 pm)

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

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Critical thinking shouldn't just be a happy accident—it’s a skill that can and should be taught with purpose. In this session, participants will explore practical strategies for embedding critical thinking into daily instruction across content areas. We’ll unpack what “critical thinking” really means, examine its key components, and identify common misconceptions that get in the way of teaching it effectively. Educators will learn how to design lessons, questions, and tasks that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and create—not just recall. Using the CHESS system, attendees will leave with a toolkit of techniques to foster a classroom culture where inquiry thrives, reasoning is valued, and students become confident, independent thinkers prepared for complex problem-solving in any field.

SESSION REPEATED JULY 15, 1:25 pm - 2:20 pm

This session qualifies for Gifted PD hours.

Speakers

Todd Stanley

Gifted Services Coordinator, Pickerington Local Schools

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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Breakout Presentation, Gifted PD Certificate

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Minds in Motion: A Creative STEM Journey for Every Child

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

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Join me as I share my journey of bringing design thinking and STEM projects into a classroom for students with mild to moderate disabilities. I’ll share the goals I set, the wins we celebrated, and the lessons learned along the way. This session is interactive—you’ll have the chance to offer feedback and ideas that will help shape the next phase of this evolving STEM adventure.

Speakers

Theresa Knapp

Intervention Specialist, Heritage Elementary Olentangy Schools

Minds in Motion A Creative STEM Journey for Every Child Summer Institute 26 pptx

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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Shaping Perspectives through Podcasting

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

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Have you ever wondered how to turn student voice into meaningful, real-world impact? In this session, explore how students in grades 4–12 research, write, and produce original podcasts for the NPR Student Podcast Challenge—an authentic, student-driven learning experience that blends literacy, creativity, and civic engagement. Participants will see how this project empowers students to investigate issues that matter to them and use their voices to inspire change within their communities.

Grounded in UA Schools’ Profile of an Engaged Learner, this work cultivates creative thinkers who take purposeful risks, skilled communicators who express ideas clearly and ethically, and open-minded, empathetic learners who seek to understand diverse perspectives. Along the way, students strengthen key ELA skills such as research design, evidence-based writing, and purposeful organization, while also developing 21st-century competencies like interviewing experts, collaborating with community members, and communicating across audiences.

This session will highlight classroom successes and student exemplars, while also inviting participants into a collaborative conversation. Together, we’ll brainstorm ways to refine supports and streamline open-ended prompts—ensuring we elevate students' thinking without limiting their creative voice.

This session qualifies for Gifted PD hours.

Speakers

Cat Rinko-Gay

Gifted Intervention Specialist, Barrington Elementary School, Upper Arlington City Schools

Cat Rinko-Gay has worked in gifted education for 15 years. She began her career as a learning specialist and 3rd grade teacher at an all-gifted school in New York City. Since moving to Ohio, she has worked as a Gifted Intervention Specialist for the past 4 years, focusing on ELA and... Read More →

Shaping Perspectives through Podcasting pptx

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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Breakout Presentation, Gifted PD Certificate

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The Galion Pizza Problem

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

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This presentation will showcase the successes and challenges of an authentic learning project my students completed in my 6th grade math class. Students had to decide which pizza place in our town was the best value based on the number of toppings. They used concepts of linear equations, tables and graphs along with customer service and taste to make their decisions.

This project showed how algebra can be used to make practical and informed choices in everyday situations. The presentation will describe how the project was introduced, what the students did to make their mathematical choices, and how the entire 6th grade was involved in the final decision of the best pizza place in Galion. How this project can easily be adapted for several different grade levels will also be discussed in the presentation.

Speakers

Rachel Gangwer

6th Grade Math Teacher, Galion Middle School- Galion City Schools

Rachel is a 6th grade math teacher at Galion Middle School. She has been teaching middle school math for 22 years. Her passion is working with students and seeing the "aha" moment when they finally understand a difficult concept. She also enjoys spending time with her family, camping... Read More →

Galion Pizza Problem pptx

Pizza Problem pdf

The Galion Pizza Problem (1) pdf

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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The New Science of Leadership

Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:55am EDT

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Every leader leads in their own unique way. But most leaders fail in one of four common ways. In this session, we'll focus on those failures: How do they present in your life? What effects do they have in your home and work spaces?

Participants will have a chance to self-diagnose the failure they are most prone to at this stage in their career. Then we'll work through a few exercises designed to reveal your unique leadership story while acting as an antidote to the failures that traditionally derail leadership.

Finally, we'll discuss how these exercises work as part of a larger, year-long training program and how the program can be most effective in training current and next-gen leaders.

Speakers

Sarah Lagrotteria

Head educator, Just Bloom School

Sarah Lagrotteria (MA, Stanford) runs the Just Bloom training program, based on Dr. Angus Fletcher’s pioneering theory of creative leadership. In 2019, Sarah was honored as one of 50 women nationwide as a Tory Burch Foundation Fellow for women entrepreneurs. Just Bloom’s tra... Read More →

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