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8:00am CDT
ASIM Biology: Biotechnology (TEAMS APPROVED)
Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Presenters
Alabama Science in Motion Specialist-Biology, AMSTI(ASIM)
I am the ASIM Region 10 Biology specialist with a passion for hands-on
learning science for students and teachers.
Monday July 13, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm
CDT
Room 4
10:00am CDT
10:00am CDT
10:00am CDT
Every Student Engaged, Every Lesson--A Taste of Kagan Cooperative Learning
Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am CDT
Presenters
Director of Implementation Support, Kagan Publishing and Professional Development
Dr. Aaron Diaz has served as a bus driver, coach, teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He is passionate about improving pedagogy, teacher support, community engagement, relationshipbuilding, and strategic planning—especially through the use of Kagan Cooperative Learning...
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Monday July 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:50am
CDT
Room 271
11:00am CDT
Teaching Magic Without a Wand: AI Tools That Actually Save Time
Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Presenters
6th Grade Science/Social Studies, Elberta Elementary
Hello! My name is Stacey Tatum, and I am a 6th Grade Science and Social Studies teacher at Elberta Elementary School. This year marks my second year teaching 6th grade after spending several years in 3rd grade, where I developed a deep passion for understanding how students learn...
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Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am
CDT
Room 16
11:00am CDT
Unlock the Power of Kami
Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Presenters
Teaching & Learning Coordinator, Book Creator/Kami
Janet Burnett is a Teaching & Learning Coordinator for Kami and Book Creator, but also a lifelong educator. With 28 years of experience in education as a teacher and Technology Specialist, she is passionate about helping teachers “power-up” daily lessons while bringing joy to...
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Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am
CDT
Room 254
11:00am CDT
MagicSchool Teacher Level 2: Level Up Your AI-Powered Teaching
Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Presenters
Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI
Destinie Thomas is a Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist at MagicSchool, where she helps educators discover how AI can make teaching more joyful, efficient, and equitable. She has spent her career creating engaging learning experiences—whether coaching teachers...
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Monday July 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am
CDT
Room 92
12:00pm CDT
12:00pm CDT
Set the Stage, Spark the Learning: Space + Strategy for Student Engagement
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Presenters
Third Grade Teacher, Fairhope East Elementary
Sarah Nisewonger has been teaching for 12 years. After spending 11 years teaching first grade, she recently completed her first year as a third grade teacher at Fairhope East Elementary. She is EMINTS and Kagan trained, STEAM certified and attended the Ron Clark Academy, an experience...
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Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm
CDT
Room 16
12:00pm CDT
Level Up Learning with Explain Everything Whiteboard Activities
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Presenters
Teaching & Learning Consultant, Trafera
Kristin is a former middle school educator from Ascension Parish with 17 years of classroom experience. She received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University and her graduate degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. Kristin has been honored with the title of Teacher...
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Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm
CDT
Room 95
12:00pm CDT
Simulations in Science: Bridging 3D Learning with Real-World Connections in Life Science
Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Presenters
Professional Learning Manager, ExploreLearning
Tiffany Christian is a Professional Learning Manager with ExploreLearning serving the East Coast region. She has over 23 years of experience in educational technology and public education as a gifted math and science teacher, an academic coach, district K-12 science instructional...
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Monday July 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:50pm
CDT
Room 252
12:00pm CDT
1:00pm CDT
MagicSchool Student Level 1: Getting Started with AI for Learning
Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Presenters
Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI
Destinie Thomas is a Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist at MagicSchool, where she helps educators discover how AI can make teaching more joyful, efficient, and equitable. She has spent her career creating engaging learning experiences—whether coaching teachers...
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Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm
CDT
Room 92
1:00pm CDT
1:00pm CDT
1:00pm CDT
Every Student Engaged, Every Lesson--A Taste of Kagan Cooperative Learning
Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Presenters
Director of Implementation Support, Kagan Publishing and Professional Development
Dr. Aaron Diaz has served as a bus driver, coach, teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He is passionate about improving pedagogy, teacher support, community engagement, relationshipbuilding, and strategic planning—especially through the use of Kagan Cooperative Learning...
Read More →
Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm
CDT
Room 271
1:00pm CDT
Illuminated Learning: Engaging Students with Blacklight Activities
Monday July 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Presenters
teacher, Rosinton Elementary
Hello!I am excited to be returning to GRITC as a presenter!
I graduated with my bachelors of fine art and master's of education from the University of Montevallo, which is located in Montevallo, AL.
I am married and we live in Loxley. I teach elementary art and I absolutely love it...
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Middle School Art Teacher, Central Baldwin Middle
I have been teaching visual arts in Baldwin County for seven years, working with students from Pre-K through 8th grade. I studied art, religion, and philosophy at the University of West Florida and currently teach 8th grade art, where I enjoy blending creative skill-building with...
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2:00pm CDT
Basics to Breakthroughs: Designing intentional learning with Kami
Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Presenters
Teaching & Learning Coordinator, Book Creator/Kami
Janet Burnett is a Teaching & Learning Coordinator for Kami and Book Creator, but also a lifelong educator. With 28 years of experience in education as a teacher and Technology Specialist, she is passionate about helping teachers “power-up” daily lessons while bringing joy to...
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Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm
CDT
Room 254
2:00pm CDT
Brain Pop Unleashed: Master The New Features for Fall!
Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Presenters
Ed Tech, Central Office Staff
Hello! My name is Jenny McAllister. I'm a fifteen-year veteran middle school science teacher who recently left the classroom to join Ed Tech. I'm the point of contact for Pear Deck, BrainPOP, and Magic School (secondary). This fall, I will be leading the STEAM cohort for BCBE and...
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Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm
CDT
Room 5
2:00pm CDT
Revolutionary Writing: Helping Students Think Through Sentences
Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Presenters
6th Grade Science/Social Studies, Elberta Elementary
Hello! My name is Stacey Tatum, and I am a 6th Grade Science and Social Studies teacher at Elberta Elementary School. This year marks my second year teaching 6th grade after spending several years in 3rd grade, where I developed a deep passion for understanding how students learn...
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Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm
CDT
Room 16
2:00pm CDT
MagicSchool Student Level 2: Deeper Learning with AI-Powered Support
Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Presenters
Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist, MagicSchool AI
Destinie Thomas is a Professional Learning and Community Engagement Specialist at MagicSchool, where she helps educators discover how AI can make teaching more joyful, efficient, and equitable. She has spent her career creating engaging learning experiences—whether coaching teachers...
Read More →
Monday July 13, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm
CDT
Room 92
2:00pm CDT
2:00pm CDT