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9:45am MDT
Unlock Creativity in Your Classroom with Adobe Express
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Speakers
Educator, IT Coach, IT Assistant Specialist, Educational Software Specialist, Instructional Coach, Math Specialist K-6., Terra Academy
Professional Bio
I am a dedicated 5th-grade educator with 15 years of teaching experience in rural Utah. I am passionate about fostering excellence in literacy, mathematics, and technology integration. My instructional approach emphasizes hands-on projects, Thinking Classroom strategies, and innovative...
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Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am
MDT
Room #234
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
9:45am MDT
AI and Privacy: What Every Teacher Needs to Know
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Speakers
Student Data Privacy Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
John is a seasoned instructional designer with a passion for innovative learning experiences. With two decades of experience, a B.S. in Developmental Psychology, and an M.Ed. in Instructional Design, he brings a unique blend of expertise. John excels in creating cutting-edge, immersive...
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Student Data Privacy Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Nicole Sanchez is a former junior high teacher and instructional coach, and is now a Student Data Privacy Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. Nicole especially loves to work with districts and charter schools across the state to help them improve their privacy practices...
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Data Privacy and Security Specialist, Utah State Board of Education
Jeremy comes to the data privacy team from his previous role as IT Manager at a K6 charter school. While there, he served as the Data Manager and Information Security Officer, in addition to teaching computer science classes. Jeremy’s fervor for cybersecurity is proven by his multiple...
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Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am
MDT
Room #145
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
9:45am MDT
AI for Administrators
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Speakers
Superintendent, Beaver County School District
David Long has served as the Beaver County School District superintendent for the last six years. During that time his team has developed P-LTE communication network for the school district that allows LTE enabled Chromebooks to connect throughout the school district, on and off campus...
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Retired, Retired
Cody Spendlove served as the technology director for the Alpine School District for a number of years before retiring and has stayed actively involved in technology initiatives throughout the state. He recently assisted UETN on the BEAD Grant and has been an valued friend to technology...
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Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am
MDT
Room #131
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
9:45am MDT
From Comics to Comprehension: Why Graphic Novels Belong in Every Classroom and School Library
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Speakers
District library media specialist, Canyons School District
As co-lead of the Utah Information, News, and Media Literacy Collaborative, Gretchen Zaitzeff brings a strong background in fostering critical media engagement and empowering educators to integrate information, news, and media literacy across the curriculum. She works as the District...
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K12 Library Media Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Davina Sauthoff, EdD. is the Library Media Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education. She loves reading, 📚 spending time with family 💟 which includes two pups. She is passionate about leveraging the expertise of school 🏫 librarians and the vital role the school...
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Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am
MDT
Room #134
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
9:45am MDT
Learning to Learn: Teaching that Supports the Science of Learning
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Speakers
Teacher, Lewiston Elementary
Jeremy is a teacher leader and experienced educator with a range of experience who frequently presents at state, regional, and national educational conferences on a variety of topics important to dedicated education professionals. His thoughtful solutions help educators and leaders...
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Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am
MDT
Room #237
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
9:45am MDT
New Teacher Retention: Influence Your Young Teachers to Stay
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Speakers
Doctoral Researcher, University of Utah, Education Leadership and Policy
I bring 27 years of experience in public education, beginning as a special education teacher and later serving as a grant writer and secondary administrator in the Salt Lake City School District.
For the past 17 years, I have led in a range of school settings, including small district charter schools, alternative high schools, and large comprehensive high schools. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities schools face across different...
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Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am
MDT
Room #238
1758 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
9:45am MDT
Superpower to Success: Leading People, Teams, and Yourself in Today’s Landscape
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Speakers
CEO, Thirty Minute Mentors
Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership and is the creator and host of Thirty Minute Mentors, where he regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. He has interviewed more than 500...
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Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am
MDT
Room #232
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
9:45am MDT
Updates from the School Safety Center
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am MDT
Speakers
School Safety Center Specialist, USBE - Utah State Board of Education
Ashley Pistello joined the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) as the School Safety Center Specialist in 2023. She previously collaborated with the Utah School Safety Center as a liaison from SafeUT and the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI). In addition to her experience as...
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Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am
MDT
Room #135
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
9:45am MDT
Elevate Learning and Leadership with the CLEAR Feedback Framework
Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 12:00pm MDT
Speakers
Director, UEPC - Utah Education Policy Center
Dr. Andrea K. Rorrer is the Director of the UEPC and a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. Andrea, who has 35 years of experience in education, received her master’s degree at the University of Virginia and her Ph.D. from the University of Texas...
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Associate Director, Utah Education Policy Center
Cori Groth, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Utah Education Policy Center (UEPC)
Dr. Cori Groth is the Associate Director of the Utah Education Policy Center at the University of Utah, where she collaborates with school, district, and community leaders to strengthen programs, policies, and practices that lead to excellent and equitable outcomes for young people...
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Assistant Director, Professional Learning & Technical Assistance, Utah Education Policy Center
Kody Colvin is the Assistant Director of Professional Learning and Technical Assistance at the Utah Education Policy Center, where he partners with schools and systems to strengthen instructional leadership, professional learning, and continuous improvement efforts. With over 15 years...
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Friday July 11, 2025 9:45am - 12:00pm
MDT
Room #138
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
11:00am MDT
Integrated Singing Games for the Elementary Classroom
Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Speakers
Independent Contractor, Independent Contractor
Katie Ross Hejazi-Far graduated from West Virginia University’s School of Music with a Bachelor of Music Education and received her Master of Music Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Katie taught general music in Virginia before moving to Utah where she...
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Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
MDT
Room #147
1762 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
11:00am MDT
Self Care: What is it?
Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Speakers
School Psychologist, CUES - Central Utah Educational Services
Sheryl Vernon is a School Psychologist Ed.S. at CUES, where she covers diagnostic testing and Trust Based Relationship Intervention for the region. She received her degree from Brigham Young University.
Before working at CUES, Sheryl ran the Crayon Academy Preschool from her home for 16 years. Before that, she was a Special Education Teacher in the Nebo district for five years. She earned an associate's degree from Utah Valley University and a dual Bachelor of Science in special...
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Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
MDT
Room #145
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
1 hour BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): Hands-On-Activities,
Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required.
- Learning Strand or Track Educational Technology, Utah Core Curriculum, Leadership, Instructional Coaching, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs & PLNs), School-based Mental & Behavioral Health, Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy, Assessment & Data Management
- Subject Area Mental/Behavioral Health
- Audience Teachers, Library Media Specialists, Counselors or School-based Mental/Behavioral Health Professionals, District / School Administrators, EdTech Coach/Digital Teaching & Learning Specialists, Instructional Coaches, All of the above
- Grade Level All Grade Levels
11:00am MDT
Creating a predictable environment for optimal behavior In our schools and classrooms
Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Speakers
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, LBA, licensed Special Education Teacher, Northeastern Educational Services
Liz was born and raised in rural Utah where she has worked with students and families of students with high educational and behavior needs for the past 20 years. Liz has worked in education, foster care, early intervention, and the clinic setting both in home and in clinic.
Liz...
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Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
MDT
Room #237
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
11:00am MDT
Singleton PLCs: We Survived, and Thrived!
Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Speakers
Principal, Monticello High School
KC Olson, principal of Monticello High School, is dedicated to facilitating student and teacher growth and well-being. He has many years of experience in education as a teacher and administrator within the San Juan and Washington County School Districts. He earned his B.S. in physical...
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Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
MDT
Room #238
1758 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
11:00am MDT
The Adventure Awaits: A Teachers Guide to unlocking their Leadership Potential.
Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Speakers
Instructional Coach, Bear River High School
Kelbie Jackson is an Instructional Coach at Bear River High School with seven years of experience teaching English Language Arts. She is passionate about increasing literacy in secondary schools and improving student learning through teacher collaboration and Professional Learning...
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Teacher/Instructional Coach, Emery High
Courtnee Justice has been teaching for 15 years. She has an MS Educational leadership and MA in language arts. Courtnee taught seven years as a 6th grade elementary teacher, then she moved to secondary language arts, she has taught all ELA grades at her high school. Courtnee spent...
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Friday July 11, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
MDT
Room #142
1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060