Lauren AlbersLauren Albers is an Implementation Specialist at EVERFI, working with educators across the country to bring EVERFI's no-cost digital resources for their students. Before working for EVERFI, she was a middle school ELA teacher and worked in education technology to increase student access to higher education. Lauren is passionate about the role of technology in education and is excited to spend time with Cobb County teachers at the Cobb InTech conference!
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Implementation Specialist
EVERFI |
Diamond Anderson-EVERFIDiamond Anderson is an Implementation Specialist with EVERFI, a leading education technology company that develops no-cost digital real-world skills resources for students. Prior to joining the EVERFI team, she made her mark as an English educator, instructional coach, and recruiter for Title I schools for over 7 years. She is super passionate about mentoring BIPOC children, being an advocate for educational equity, and serving her community. She has extensive experience in curriculum writing and the recruitment, training, and development of highly effective educators. She’s thrilled to be working with such impactful and like-minded educators at the CobbInTech conference!
Free Online Resource - Empowering Students with Voice and Choice: Prevention Education and Mental Wellness
Free Online Resource - Bridging the College and Career Readiness Gap through Blended Learning Free Online Resource - Teaching for This Moment Breaking Barriers for Students through Financial Education Next Time I will Speak Up: Help Build Compassionate Students Resources for E-Learning Days and the Gifted Classroom |
Tanya Avrith - AdobeTanya Avrith is the co-author of “The Google Infused Classroom.” She is a Google Certified Innovator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and Adobe Education Leader. As an advocate for student voice, Tanya believes in the power of storytelling in Education. She has seen stories help kids explore their creativity, construct their identities and connect with others first-hand – a principle that she has the privilege of spreading with the help of Adobe Education, as their Education Evangelist.
Getting Started with Creative Cloud Express
Create-a-Thon: Make Learning Magical, have fun and earn prizes with Adobe's Creative Challenges Creative Thinking & Creative Expression Ideas for the Classroom |
Martha Bongiorno - AdobeWith her unique perspective from the heart of the school, Martha Bongiorno explores how the tapestry of learning is interwoven with literacy, technology, creativity, and student voice. She leads from the middle as President of the Georgia Library Media Association, an Adobe Creative Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and instructional technology leader within a large metro Atlanta school district.
Getting Started with Creative Cloud Express
Create-a-Thon: Make Learning Magical, have fun and earn prizes with Adobe's Creative Challenges Creative Thinking & Creative Expression Ideas for the Classroom |
Darren Clay - MicrosoftDarren recently joined the Microsoft Education Team as a Customer Success Manager. As a 4th generation educator, he previously served as a school principal after being tapped to lead state-level transformation as a Leadership Coordinator with the Georgia Department of Education. Darren brings K-12 technology leadership experience at all three levels (ES, MS, and HS).
(I)nnovative PLCs- There IS an 'I' in Teams
Process Management for Principals: Microsoft Planner for the Win! |
Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology
School of Instructional Technology and Innovation Kennesaw State University |
Dr. Jabari Cain - KSUDr. Jabari Cain is an assistant professor of Instructional Technology in KSU’s School of Instructional Technology and Innovation and a former first grade teacher in Lansing, MI. At KSU, he teaches graduate coursework and supervises dissertations for doctoral students. He is also the coordinator of KSU’s Mobile Learning Summit which takes place in October each year. Dr. Cain holds a B.S. from Florida A&M University, a M.S. from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska.
Earn State and National Instructional Technology Certification through KSU Graduate Programs
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Heather Cox - Microsoft
Heather is a MicrosoftEDU Modern Workplace Specialist. Through this role, she works to get the right EDU solutions and devices in the hands of students to transform education and empower every student to achieve more. Prior to joining the Microsoft team in January 2018, Heather spent 13.5 years in education as an Instructional Technology Specialist at Kennesaw State University, iTeach (Kennesaw, GA) and a classroom teacher and Instructional Technology Coach in Fulton County Schools (GA). In 2013, Heather was selected by President Obama as one of ten White House, Connected Educator, Champions of Change.
Introduction to Redefining Instruction with Reading Progress and Reading Coach
Ask Me Anything: Microsoft Open House Deep-Dive into Redefining Instruction with Reading Progress and Reading Coach |
Katy Fodchuk - ALP
Katy is an organizational psychologist with over 20 years of broad experience in public and private sectors. Since 2006, she has specialized in K-12 education systems and is passionate about collaborating with and supporting districts as they implement transformational organizational change. Dr. Fodchuk consults to education partners on integrating vision and strategy into educators’ daily practice and talent development systems through competency modeling. She designs interactive coaching tools, dashboards, and metrics that demonstrate teacher and coach reflections and professional learning progress.
Burnout to Thriving
Reducing Burnout in Your School and District: Practical Strategies for Education Leaders Take Your Day Back: Leveraging Planning Technologies to Optimize Meetings Part 1 Take Your Day Back: Leveraging Planning Technologies to Optimize Meetings Part 2 |
Dr. Tricia Frazier - KSUTricia Frazier is the Lecturer of Instructional Technology in the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation (SITI) at Kennesaw State University (KSU). She earned her Doctor of Education in Leadership for Learning in Instructional Technology in 2011 and has been teaching graduate level instructional technology courses at KSU since that time. In 2020, she became a full-time faculty member with the primary focus of preparing undergraduate preservice teachers for implementing technology to enhance learning in the K-12 classroom. Tricia is ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) certified and hopes to help current KSU graduates prepare for certification in upcoming years. Tricia worked in the Cobb County School District from 1998 to 2010 as a middle school teacher, Area Lead Teacher, and Technology Coach. She is passionate about helping educators combine research-based pedagogy with technology tools to engage and empower student-agency in the learning environment.
Promoting Digital Citizenship using Digital Storytelling
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Michael Green - SMART Technologies
Michael has held many roles in education, including Assistant in Research at FCR-STEM (Florida Center for Research in STEM) at Florida State University, classroom teacher, instructional coach and professional development specialist. His degrees include a B.A. in Elementary Education and a M.S. in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies. Michael is currently an Education Sales Consultant for SMART Technologies for the South East Region (Florida and Georgia)
Light up Your Lessons with Lumio! (Introduction, What's New, & What's Coming Soon!)
Get it Together! Avoid "Devisolation" and Increase Collaboration with Lumio! Whenever, Wherever: How to Keep Learning Happening Outside of the Classroom |
Brianna Harmon - Nearpod/FlocabularyBrianna Harmon is a former elementary and middle school teacher. She recently joined the Nearpod team as a Product Specialist for Flocabulary. Her passion for education and music allows her to speak to the level of engagement and creativity the Flocabulary platform brings. She has a great deal of experience using Nearpod and Flocabulary, and is excited to share her knowledge and ideas with others.
Nearpod supports every 21st Century Learner
Flocabulary + Nearpod for every student and every classroom Breaking it down with Flocabulary |
Assistant Professor
School of Instructional Technology and Innovation Kennesaw State University |
Dr. Jason Harron - KSUDr. Jason Harron is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology & Innovation and engages in research focused on the intersection of creativity, technology, and the arts. He holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of Texas at Austin, where he co-founded the UTeach Maker program and wrote his dissertation on interdisciplinary learning between artists and engineers. Dr. Harron has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications, which include scholarship about the maker movement in K-12 education, Facebook and Twitter as an additional social space in MOOCs, agent-based modeling, and virtual reality in pre-service teacher education. His current scholarly interests include enriching STEM and the arts through creative computing, investigating how to scale and sustain CAD modeling and 3D printing standard literacies at the undergraduate education, and exploring how AR/VR-based models and simulations alter perspective-taking. In addition, Dr. Harron is the co-chair of SITE SIG Maker.
Maker Math: Engaging Students with Hands-on Geometry
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Vice President of Customer Service
SAFARI Montage |
Diana Ryan Hill - Safari MontageDiana Ryan Hill is the Vice President of Customer Success for SAFARI Montage. She is a skilled former K-12 educator with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. In her current role, Diana works with school districts across the nation to successfully implement the platform in conjunction with their digital learning ecosystem. She has a strong background in Curriculum Development and Personalized Learning, with a Master's degree focused in Educational Leadership and Administration from Stetson University.
Bringing Learning to Life with Standards-Aligned Videos Curated for K-12 Classrooms
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Instructional Technology Specialist
Cherokee County Schools Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Fellow |
Merry Hofmeister - Microsoft
Innovative Educator Expert Fellow I am passionate about helping teachers find ways to engage their students and maximize the learning opportunities in their classroom. Technology use should enhance the productivity and experience for teachers and students. I am highly qualified to teach all subjects in K- 5. I also have a Masters in Educational Technology and a Specialist in Technology Management and Administration. I have been a Microsoft Innovative Expert Educator since 2014, and a Minecraft Global Mentor since 2018. I currently serve as the MIEE Fellow, leading Cohort 8. I am a Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Alumni, having spent 6 months in New Zealand working on a project to facilitate global classroom connections. I am a former Teacher of The Year, the 2014 Museum of Aviation National STEM Teacher of the Year, and a 2011 ISTE Emerging Leader Awardee.
Using Minecraft: Education Edition to Drive an Interactive Assessment
So You Want to be a MIEE… Coding in the Curricular Classroom |
Pamela Inabinett - Discovery Education
Pam Inabinett is a former educator with over 20 years of experience in the classroom. During her educational career, she also served as an Instructional Technology Specialist and enjoyed helping teachers find effective tools to engage students. Pam has been with Discovery Education for over four years and loves sharing the DE Magic with educators across the Southeast and beyond.
Are you on Twitter? Build your PLN and connect with Pam at @pnabbie. Setting the Stage in the Instructional Cycle with Discovery Education Experience
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Kennesaw State University
Instructional Technology and Literacy Education |
Dr. Yi Jen - KSUDr. Jin specializes in Instructional Technology and Literacy Education. Her research concerns the integration of educational technologies in the PK-20 classrooms, with emphasis on teacher education, technology integration in the literacy curriculum, and emerging technologies such as 1:1 programs and makerspaces. She conducts research projects using the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework and focuses on teacher education, professional development and coaching, maker education, and coding and computational thinking.
Maker Math: Engaging Students with Hands-on Geometry
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Director of Implementation for Georgia
EVERFI |
Holly Juras - EVERFI
Holly has been with EVERFI for almost 7 years and is currently the Director of Implementation for Georgia. During this time she has worked with teachers and districts across the state. Before working for EVERFI, Holly spent 13 years in the classroom herself as a special education teacher supporting students in grades K-8. She is excited to spend the day with Cobb County teachers!
Free Online Resource - Empowering Students with Voice and Choice: Prevention
Education and Mental Wellness Free Online Resource - Bridging the College and Career Readiness Gap through Blended Learning Free Online Resource - Teaching for This Moment Breaking Barriers for Students through Financial Education Next Time I will Speak Up: Help Build Compassionate Students Resources for E-Learning Days and the Gifted Classroom |
District Success & Implementation Manager
at Learning Explorer Lesson Planet |
Alex Kaiser - Learning ExplorerAlex leads the Customer Success team at Learning Explorer and supports Cobb educators to ensure a valuable experience with the CTLS Resource Library. She leans on her background as an educator and love of technology to implement meaningful professional development with best practice approaches and content support for all things Resource Library.
A Beginner's Guide to the CTLS Resource Library
Best Practices in Collection Creation: Student Engagement Teaching with Lesson Collections in any Environment Tips and Tricks: Leveraging the Resource Library Across CTLS Pro Tips: Resource Library's Best Kept Secrets |
Instructional Technology Coach
Bagwell College of Education Kennesaw State University |
Helen Maddox - KSUHelen Maddox is the Instructional Technology Coach for the Bagwell College of Education (BCOE) at Kennesaw State University (KSU). She has her B.B.A. with a concentration in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University, and her Masters in Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University. With over 30 years in the computer industry, she moved to education in 2010 and has over 10 years experience working as a Technology Support Specialist in GA public schools. She began her current position in higher education in 2013 and serves as the Instructional Technology Coach and Coordinator for the Instructional Technology Innovation Lab for the BCOE. She has collaborated on a Universal Design Model Lab initiative, blending assistive and instructional technologies with the philosophies of Universal Design for Learning, where attendees learn how to use both low-tech and high-tech tools to support ALL learners. Today in her work through the Innovation Lab, she supports faculty and pre-service teachers on designing technology-infused learning activities, to include maker technologies, that fosters a culture of creativity and innovation in the classroom.
Promoting Digital Citizenship using Digital Storytelling
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Found and CEO
MAD-learn |
Alefiya Master - MAD-learnAlefiya Master is the Founder and CEO of the award-winning app development program, MAD-learn. She believes that enabling students to have passion-driven career choices should be a key focus for all educational institutions. It’s not often that you find a millennial, woman, minority, educator turned entrepreneur who has founded and grown 2 EdTech companies that now impact over 40,000 students in 30 states and 5 countries. She knows the critical role of education in workforce development and the need to have ALL kids learn to think and create for themselves and be exposed to technology creation, not just consumption. When we don't know what jobs are going to be available 10 years from now, we have to teach kids how to create their own.
Appy-Hour (with MAD-Learn not Sonic;)
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Robert Miller - BrainPOP
Robert Miller serves as BrainPOP's Lead Learner, providing professional development and guidance to teachers, schools, and districts using BrainPOP. Before joining the ranks of BrainPOP, Robert taught 4th and 5th grades for 21 years in Volusia County, Florida. Throughout his teaching career, Robert contributed to the development of content within his district, for the state of Florida, as well as through commercial science and technology companies.
Build a Better Lesson with BrainPOP (Grades 3-8)
Build a Better Lesson with BrainPOP (Grades PreK - 3) Driving Inquiry Based Learning with BrainPOP Science Assessments with BrainPOP Incorporating Differentiation with BrainPOP BrainPOP's Creative Coding Best Practices |
Product Specialist
Nearpod |
Megan Moss - NearpodMegan Moss is a former elementary teacher and instructional coach. She holds a Master's in Learning and Teaching and now works a Product Specialist for Nearpod. She is passionate about bringing engaging and enriching education experiences to all students.
Nearpod supports every 21st Century Learner
Flocabulary + Nearpod for every student and every classroom Breaking it down with Flocabulary |
Dr. Tara Nattrass - Dell
Tara is an experienced educator focused on eliminating opportunity gaps and ensuring every student is engaged in meaningful learning experiences in healthy, safe, and supportive environments. As a district-level administrator, including most recently as Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for Arlington Public Schools (VA), Tara collaborated with teams to implement systems and structures that lead to success for all students including strategic planning, curriculum development, social emotional resources, and professional learning frameworks. Throughout her career, Tara has served in multiple roles, including as a classroom teacher in St. Louis and Cobham, England; literacy facilitator; school level administrator; Director of Elementary Education; and part-time lecturer for undergraduate and graduate students. She has experience implementing programs such as STEM, Language Immersion, Montessori, and International Baccalaureate. Tara earned a Doctorate in K-12 Educational Leadership and Policy from Vanderbilt University and holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership as well as an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from St. Louis University.
Preparing Students for Post-Secondary: Workforce and Technology Trends
Enhancing Learning in a Technology Rich Environment Problems of Practice Strengthening Digitally Inclusive Environments |
Samuel Parisi - AppleSamuel Parisi is an Apple Education Leadership Executive, working with school leaders to leverage technology to transform learning. Prior to Apple, Samuel served for 11 years as a high school English teacher, school leader, district level professional learning specialist, and director of instructional technology, focusing on providing equitable access and personalized learning experiences for all students, particularly students with accessibility needs. Samuel holds a Masters in Education Leadership and a Masters in English.
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 of Apple products to expand what’s possible for learning, create new opportunities for teaching, and establish dynamic environments that inspire both. Access Abilities: Designing for All Learners
Bring Augmented Reality to Your Classroom with iPad Bring Coding to Your School with iPad |
Dr. Traci Redish - KSUDr. Traci Redish is newly assigned Interim Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Priorities for the Bagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State University. Formerly, she served as the Director of the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation. She is an advocate of instructional technology at KSU, serves on the Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GaETC) Board, and was the original designer of the InTech program in the Georgia. She holds a Ph.D. from Georgia State University.
Earn State and National Instructional Technology Certification through KSU Graduate Programs
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Dr. Tiffany Roman - KSUDr. Tiffany Roman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation at Kennesaw State University. She is a former K-12 teacher who previously taught 5th grade (self-contained) and art/design at the middle and high school level in Dallas, TX. She earned her M.Ed. and BFA from the University of Notre Dame and her Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology at Indiana University. Her scholarship examines how active learning environments, the design and development of learning technologies, and technology-enhanced instructional practices support student engagement, improve student learning outcomes, and address issues of social justice.
Create Easy to Use Podcasts with Your Students Using Anchor.fm
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Stephanee Stevens - MicrosoftStephanee is a leader in modern teaching and learning on the Microsoft EDU team. She earned undergraduate degrees (a B.A. degree in Spanish and a B.Ed. degree in Multi-Age Education) from The University of Toledo, an M.Ed. in Inclusive Education from Kennesaw State University, where she also earned her ED.D. in Instructional Technology. Her research interests include Personalized Learning and Maker Education. You can follow her on Twitter @StephSteph83
(I)nnovative PLCs- There IS an 'I' in Teams
Process Management for Principals: Microsoft Planner for the Win! |
Marie Swepson - BrainPOP
Marie is a former middle school teacher with a passion for technology. Since leaving the classroom she has immersed herself in the EdTech space holding roles in taking care of her customers and conducting implementations.
Build a Better Lesson with BrainPOP (Grades 3-8)
Build a Better Lesson with BrainPOP (Grades PreK - 3) Driving Inquiry Based Learning with BrainPOP Science Assessments with BrainPOP Incorporating Differentiation with BrainPOP BrainPOP's Creative Coding Best Practices |
Customer Success Advocate (CSA)
Panopto |
Mark Succheralli - Panopto
Mark is a Senior Customer Success Advocate (CSA) with the Panopto team and works directly with the Cobb County School District. Mark helps to ensure that Cobb schools have have all of the resources needed to excel with Panopto's video platform and is always standing by to help overcome any challenges.
Panopto Basics Training
Panopto Beyond the Basics |
Industry Advisor, K-12
Microsoft Education |
Victoria Thompson - Microsoft
Victoria Thompson is an Education Industry Executive at Microsoft. She has been in education for seven years and began her journey teaching fifth and sixth grade math and science in Summerville, SC. After completing her masters degree in curriculum and instruction she moved to the Seattle, WA area in 2018, where her career has pivoted to focusing on digital transformation, STEM integration in schools, technology in instruction, and using technology to bridge equity gaps in education. She has presented at ISTE, FETC, TCEA, ImpactEducation, CUE, and DigCitSummit on topics such as creating inclusive math classrooms, culturally responsive STEM education, and equity in educational technology. Additionally, she was recently awarded the title of one of the top 30 K-12 IT influencers in 2021 by EdTech Magazine.
Using Immersive Reader for STEM
Math Tools in OneNote |
Emma Tobias - Panopto
Emma is a Product Training Specialist with the Panopto team. She brings with her nearly eight years of experience working in education, most recently as a Middle School Science Teacher. As a Product Trainer, she uses the skills she honed as an educator to conduct live training sessions and webinars for customers. She is thrilled to be at the Cobb InTech Conference today!
Panopto Basics Training
Panopto Beyond the Basics |