Jennifer Culver is the newest Science Consultant at Region 10 with 24 years of public educational experience specializing in creating and implementing science and STEM experiences for all learners. This University of Texas graduate started her career as a classroom teacher at Plano... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:10am CDT Room 305
Research shows us that students learn best through experiences. During this session, we will discuss how we can use phenomena to prompt student questioning and thinking to learn content. We will look at best practices of student engagement and participants will have an opportunity to implement their thinking with regards to what role these practices will play in their individual classrooms.
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her twenty-plus-year career includes ten years of teaching high school and over a decade as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:20pm - 2:15pm CDT Room 305
Research shows us that students learn best through experiences. During this session, we will discuss how we can use phenomena to prompt student questioning and thinking to learn content. We will look at best practices of student engagement and participants will have an opportunity to implement their thinking with regards to what role these practices will play in their individual classrooms.
Samantha is a highly experienced education professional with a background in biological sciences as well as being certified in STEM teaching . Her twenty-plus-year career includes ten years of teaching high school and over a decade as a Science and STEM Lead and showcases her passion... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:30pm - 3:25pm CDT Room 305
Stop, Shift, and Learn: Making Transitions Work for You Transitions can make or break a Pre-K classroom, impacting learning time and behavior. This session will explore best practices for seamless transitions, with a focus on cognitive transitions that help young learners shift attention smoothly. Participants will discover engaging strategies to minimize disruptions and keep students on track. Through hands-on activities and discussion, educators will build a Transition Toolbox filled with practical techniques to implement immediately. Join us to turn transitions into meaningful learning moments and create a smoother, more engaging classroom experience!
Transitions can make or break a Pre-K classroom, impacting learning time and behavior. This session will explore best practices for seamless transitions, with a focus on cognitive transitions that help young learners shift attention smoothly. Participants will discover engaging strategies to minimize disruptions and keep students on track. Through hands-on activities and discussion, educators will build a Transition Toolbox filled with practical techniques to implement immediately. Join us to turn transitions into meaningful learning moments and create a smoother, more engaging classroom experience!
