2026 Engage Learning Conference

2026 Engage Learning Conference

7:15am CDT

Registration Main Lobby

8:30am CDT

Opening Keynote Session: Reimaging Learning in the Age of AI with Richard Culatta Fine Arts Center

9:45am CDT

C.R.A.F.T the Perfect Prompt in MagicSchool AI Room 206Drew Jackson

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: The Savvy Playbook: Leadership Moves That Actually Work (Panel) (Grades K-12) LibrarySheryl Abshire • Richard Cullatta • Diane Doersch • Donna Williamson Student Engagement and 21st Century Skills and Learning in School With STEM Programs (Grades K-12) Room 217Sandra Paul

Take Control with Hapara: The Basics on Boosting Student Engagement Online Room 218Sharon Mumm • Amy Anderson

Teacher Talk: Beyond the Quiz - Kahoot! For Every Learning Moment INCubator (Room 214)Brandy Smith

When, How & Why: Unlocking the Writing Feedback Loop With MagicSchool CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

Many Ages, All at Once: Supporting Asynchronous Development in Gifted Learners (Grades K-8) Room 221KATIE MEYERPETER • Beth Freeman

Math as a Language: Facilitate Learning Through the 8 Student Mathematical Practices (Grades K -5) Room 219Anna Gray Joyner • Becca Pigg

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: Make Excellence the Norm: Strengthening Tier I Instruction Across Every Classroom (Grades K-12) Band RoomAllyson Apsey

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: Teach Thinking, Not Tactics (Grades K-12) Room 207Mark Gibson

Using Building Thinking Classrooms in Grades K-2 Room 204Shannon Millhouse • Jill Vaughan

Anywhere But School: Gaining Insights from Other Industries (Grades K-12) Room 118Nathan Pitner • Ashely Crossno

Bridging the Gaps: Engaging Communities for Lifelong Learning (Grades K-12) Room 101Toyal McLain

From Behavior to Brain: Understanding and Supporting Student Regulation (Grades K-12) Room 220Katie Chapman • Alice Churnock

Leading with Love: The Power of Care, Connection, and Consistency (Grades 9-12) Room 107Victoria Segres-Davis

Leading Without Burning Out: Strategies for Building Capacity and Multiplying Leadership (Grades K-12) Room 114Angelin Ponraj

From Classroom to TED Stage: Amplify Your Ideas and Your Students' Voices Black BoxAthena Lao

10:50am CDT

Upgraded Eduvision Features – Embedded Quizzes, AI Integration, Screen Capture, and Interactive Tutorials (Grades K-12) Math LabAmy Anderson

From Draft to Done: Using Writing Feedback Rooms in MagicSchool to Transform Student Writing CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

Kahoot! Unlock the Power of AI INCubator (Room 214)

Layering Lessons- Adding Depth and Strategies That Enhance Engagement (Grades 7-12) Room 201Michelle Holdbrooks

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: The App-ocalypse Is Over: From App Chaos to Clarity (Grades K-12) LibrarySheryl Abshire • Tim Clark • Jeff McCoy The MAGIC behind Reading Small Groups (Grades K-2) Room 111Mandy Mitchell • Jill Pike

Exemplary Exit Tickets: Taking the Guess Work Out of Instruction (Grades 3-12) Room 218Charity Motquin

Promoting Discourse and Productive Struggle in the Intermediate Math Classroom (Grades 3-9) Room 116Catherine Byram

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: Less Talk, More Action: Connecting Results to Practices (Grades K-12) Band RoomEmily Freeland • Allyson Apsey

10 C’s of Leadership (Grades K-12) Room 220Wade Whitney

Parents Are Not Scary (Grades K-12) Room 206Jill Wiggins

UKE Can Do It! Building Community through Music Literacy in the K-6 Classroom Room 104Tyler Pilz

Engaged Faculty: Practicing With Our Faculty What We Preach To Our Faculty (Grades K-12) Room 208Lars Porter • Ashely Crossno

Take Care of YOU so You Can Take Care of Others (Grades K-12) Room 221Brian Cain • Dr. Tara Bensinger

12:00pm CDT

Lunch and A Fireside Chat with Richard Culatta and Holly Martin (Registration/RSVP Required for Lunch) GymRichard Cullatta • Dell • Gaggle • Engaged Systems

1:00pm CDT

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: Leading the Whole Teacher: Creating Schools Where Educators Thrive (Grades K-12) Band RoomAllyson Apsey

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: The Risk of Trying (Grades K-12) Room 207Mark Gibson

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: With Purpose and Clarity: Integrating Five Essential Life Skills in Secondary Classrooms (Grades 6-12) Room 118Krista Leh

Build It Right: Creating & Aligning MagicQuizzes to Standards CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

Maximizing the ParentSquare Studio Editor (Grades K-12) Room 111Rachel Fitzpatrick • Leah Saab • Haley Skipper • Abby Bontrager

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: Future-Proofing Tech Funding: E-Rate & Policy Essentials (Grades K-12) LibrarySheryl Abshire • John Harrington StudentSquare Session (Grades 7-12) Math LabDrew Jackson

What's New at Kahoot! INCubator (Room 214)Brandy Smith • Autumn Robinson • Ammon Smith

Changing Math Mindsets Creative Math in Motion (Grades K-8) Room 114Mica Nichols

Create a Community of Problem Solvers with Word Problem Workshop (Grades K-5) Room 101Shannon Millhouse • Katherine Stubblefield

Creative Writing in Every Classroom: Practical Routines for Any Content Area (Grades 3-12) Room 221Andrew Cotten

Elevate Your Classroom! Strategies to Increase Engagement (Grades K-2) Room 107Julie Cox • Jane Harvey

Strong Together: Blending Speech, Occupational Therapy, and Teaching to Support the Whole Child in Early Childhood Classrooms (Grades K-2) Room 219Claire Lampkin • Elizabeth Gwaltney

How To Know A Person: A Book Study on the Art of Seeing Others (Grades K-12) Dance RoomDonald Clayton • Dicky Barlow Putting Ed and Cate Back Into Educate (Grades K-12) Room 217Jennifer Howard

2:05pm CDT

AI in the Art Classroom (Grades K-8) Room 218Courtney Holland • Laura Wilkerson

Clips that Click: Curating Streaming Content for the K–12 Classroom Room 201Annalisa Keuler

Data That Drives: Using MagicQuiz Results to Power Your Instruction CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

Explore the Latest Kahoot! Features to Keep Students Engaged INCubator (Room 214)Brandy Smith • Autumn Robinson • Ammon Smith

From Passive to Plugged In: Student Engagement with Magic School AI (Grades K-12) Room 101Bill Garner

Making an I.M.P.A.C.T. - Intentionality with Monitoring Programs, Apps, and Curriculum Tools (Grades K-8) Room 104Amy Anderson • Chandlar Shields

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: Making Sure Students are Future Ready in an AI World Band RoomAdam Phyall

Unlocking the Potential in Your PLC (Grades K-12) Room 220Johnna Noles • Cameron Gorham

What's Going On Up There?: The Teenage Brain and How We Can Work With It (Grades 6-12) Room 116Ginny Bakken

Wired to Play: Brain Science Every Early Childhood Teacher Should Know (Grades K-2) Room 111Sarah Richardson • Kelsey Frey

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: Edit to Elevate: Simplifying School Leadership for Lasting Impact (Grades K-12) Room 208Tamera Musiowsky

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: The Self-Authoring Leader: The Inner Work That Enables Outer Change LibraryAllison Rodman Low-Intensity Behavior Strategies and Resources (Grades K-5) Math LabShera Hudgins • Lauren Anson

From "Bright" to Burnout: What Educators Can Do Differently (Grades K-12) Room 206Rachel Proctor

3:15pm CDT

Meet The Authors: Book Signing The Commons

3:30pm CDT

Closing Session: One Conversation: Teaching, Technology, and the Future of Learning (Panel with Spotlight Speakers) Fine Arts CenterMarlo Gaddis • Jeff McCoy • Mark Gibson • Emily Freeland • Allison Rodman • Adam Phyall • Holly Martin • Sheryl Abshire

7:15am CDT

Registration Main Lobby

8:30am CDT

Opening Keynote Session: Breaking Plates and Breaking Through: The Bold Path to Collective Efficacy with Allison Rodman Fine Arts Center

9:45am CDT

Kahoot! Unlock the Power of AI INCubator (Room 214)Brandy Smith • Autumn Robinson • Ammon Smith

AI in the Classroom: Practical Magic for Educators (Grades K-12) Room 207Rachel Lazzaroni

Digital Citizenship = Information Literacy = AI Literacy for Students (Grades K-12) Room 218Sandra Paul

Game On: Using Kahoot to Boost Engagement and Assessment Readiness (Grades K-12) Room 201Bill Garner

MagicSchool Presents - AI With Intent: Teaching Students to Use AI Responsibly CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: Beyond the Firewall: Leading Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven World (Grades K-12) Room 104Sheryl Abshire • Donna Williamson

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: The AI Advantage: Preparing Students for a Changing World Dance RoomSandy Arteaga SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: What's On The Horizon: AI and The Impact On The Classroom (Grades K-12) Band RoomJeff McCoy

Whack-A-Mole to Meaningful Monitoring: Transform Focus with Hapara LibraryDrew Jackson • Amy Anderson When Innovation Fails: Rebuilding Classrooms Where Learning Has Stalled (Grades K-12) Room 118Theresa Shadrix, Ed.S.

From Reluctant to Ready: Engaging Upper Elementary Readers (Grades 3-8) Room 107Hannah Powell • Katie McMahon

Kickstarting a Confident Writing Workshop: Lessons from Smekens’ Institute Ignite to Write (Grades K-5) Room 219Kate Beidleman

Supporting World Language Teachers’ Success: Building Pathways to Achieve the Alabama Seal of Biliteracy (Grades 6-12) Room 101Teresina Vazquez Aguilar

The Art of Engagement: Integrating Content to Motivate Our Youngest Learners (K-2 Teachers) Room 114Cammie Eanes

Belonging Before Burnout: Mentorship Systems That Support Teachers (Grades K-12) Room 221Kira Aaron • Ashley McCombs • Carmen Sullivan • Brad Waguespack

From Classroom to TED Stage: Amplify Your Ideas and Your Students' Voices Black BoxAthena Lao

10:50am CDT

Ditch the Bullhorn: Transforming Parent Engagement with ParentSquare 201Whitney Babatunde • Kiesha LeRoux

Focused or Filtered? Simplify Hapara Sessions with Confidence Room 104Drew Jackson • Amy Anderson

MagicSchool Presents - AI With Intent: Building Your Classroom Culture Around AI CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

Teaching the Future: Implementing Full Data Science & Analytics Courses with Confidence & Support INCubator (Room 214)Veronique Brown

AI That Actually Works: Practical Tools Educators Can Use Right Now (Grades K-12) Room 208Timothy Terry

Level Up Learning: Canva Code To Gamify Learning (Grades K-12) Room 116Stephanie Parker

Memory Matters- Building Transferable Knowledge While Igniting Your Classroom Practice (Grades K-5) Room 204Katie Harrison • Elly Diemont • Suzy Brown

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER: The Ins and Outs of Using 1EdTech for Data Governance and Interoperability (Grades K-12) Room 101Tim Clark

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: Learning to Lead: Designing Adult Learning That Actually Sticks (Grades K-12) Band RoomSuzan Brandt • Marlo Gaddis • Sheryl Abshire • Donna Williamson • Allison Rodman • Adam Phyall • Holly Martin

Systems-Based Instructional Leadership: Building Coherent Practices That Last (Grades K-12) Room 206Rashard Jemison

From Brain to Behavior: Direct Instruction in Study Habits, Memory and Focus (Grades 6-12) LibraryGinny Bakken • Ben Callaway

Relationships First: The Brain-Based Path to Student Ownership (Grades K-12) Room 111Johnna Noles • Kimi Blanton

Creating a Culture of Belonging (Grades K-12) Room 220Donald Clayton • Derek Kennedy

12:00pm CDT

Lunch and Fireside Chat with Allison Rodman (Registration/RSVP Required for Lunch Order) GymAllison Rodman • Classlink

1:00pm CDT

MagicSchool Presents - The Think Tank: Honest Conversations About AI in Schools CT (Room 235)Amie Cumming • Elise Seymour

Elevating Experiences: Deepening Learning & Intentionality with A.I. Tools (Grades K-12) Room 219Amy Anderson

From Classroom to Career: Building AI & Data Literacy Across Math, Science, and Career Tech Incubator Room (214)Lucas Hershberger

How to use Canva to Bolster Student Engagement (Grades K-12) Dance RoomEmily Bounds Seeing One Another: Students and Teachers (Grades K-12) Room 207Donald Clayton

Smarter Tools, Stronger Learners: Managing, Monitoring, and Communicating in Upper Elementary Classrooms (Grades K-5) Room 101Angela Foley

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER:From Guesswork to Precision: Using AI to Design Assessments That Actually Measure Learning Room 116Joshua Sousa

The Instructional GPS: Navigating the Future of Learning with EdTech Analytics (Grades K-12) Room 107Charlsie Wigley

Speakerly Fluency: Engaging Routines that embed Oral Language and Build Confident, Fluent Readers (Grades K-5) Room 220Sammye Davis

Facilitating Forward: Designing PD with Purpose (Grades K-12) LibraryRussel Johnson SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS: Grace, Grit, and a Little Sass: Leadership Lessons That Actually Work Band RoomSheryl Abshire • Donna Williamson • Adam Phyall

The Same Leader Everywhere: Aligning Who You Are and How You Lead (Grades K-12) Room 118Graham Aderholt

Magical Meaningful Meetings (Grades K-5) Room 217Shera Hudgins • Lauren Anson

Building Blocks of Student Success: Access, Engagement, and Support (Grades K-12) Room 104Wayne Trucks

Unlocking Purpose: A Framework for Interest-Driven, Student-Centered Learning (Grades K-12) Room 204Aidan McDowell

Caring for Yourself, Calming the Storm Navigating the Crisis Cycle in Education (Grades K-12) Room 114Rachel Taylor, Ph.D.

F⦁R⦁I⦁E⦁N⦁D⦁S The One Where Adults Support Each Other (Grades K-12) Room 218Kira Aaron • Shannon Stewart

2:15pm CDT

Closing Session: Seeing, Teaching, and Caring Like Theo: A Closing Conversation with Allen Levi Fine Arts Center