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9:00am CDT
The Librarian’s Secret Stash: Meeting Standards with Picture Books
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Presenters
Library Media Specialist, Stonebridge Elementary
I am the Library Media Specialist at Stonebridge Elementary. I have been an educator for 13 years. In our school library, I like to promote a culture of reading while also including a variety of makerspaces and research lessons. I am a National Board Certified Teacher and I also facilitate...
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Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am
CDT
Room 207
9:00am CDT
Every Student Engaged, Every Lesson--A Taste of Kagan Cooperative Learning
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am 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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Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am
CDT
Room 271
9:00am CDT
Illuminated Learning: Engaging Students with Blacklight Activities
Wednesday July 15, 2026 9:00am - 10:50am 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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10:00am CDT
Scaffolding for ELs with Easy-to-Implement Strategies & AI
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Presenters
Assistant Principal, Summerdale School
I began my teaching career in Baldwin County as a French teacher at Robertsdale High School in 1993. Since 2002, I have been an ESL Resource Teacher. My passion is to support ELs in their language and content learning and to help teachers learn scaffolds that accommodate English learners...
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Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am
CDT
Room 91
10:00am CDT
10:00am CDT
Secondary Only: History That Feels Real: Teaching Critical Thinking with Retro Report
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am 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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Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am
CDT
Room 16
11:00am CDT
Teaching Magic Without a Wand: AI Tools That Actually Save Time
Wednesday July 15, 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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Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am
CDT
Room 16
11:00am CDT
Digital Literacy for Secondary Students
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Presenters
Teacher, Robertsdale High School
I am currently serving as a senior English and AP English Language teacher at Robertsdale High School, but I have taught ELA in grades 6-12 in both Alabama and Tennessee during my time as a teacher. I have also served as a Reading Intervention teacher and mentor on the elementary...
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Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am
CDT
Room 5
11:00am CDT
From Routine to Results: Intentional Scheduling in the ELA Classroom
Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Presenters
Teacher, Bay Minette Middle
I am certified in English Language Arts and General Social Science, and this is my 12th year teaching. My favorite content to teach is British Literature, and I absolutely loved writing research papers in college. I have three amazing children, and my husband and I have been married...
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Wednesday July 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am
CDT
Room 201
12:00pm CDT
12:00pm CDT
Every Student Engaged, Every Lesson--A Taste of Kagan Cooperative Learning
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm 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 →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:50pm
CDT
Room 271
1:00pm CDT