 Sunday Keynote - Bryan Collier (Sponsored by Scholastic Book Fairs)
(@BryanBCollier2) Bryan Collier loves to paint. He has successfully channeled his creative energy and love of art into an illustrious career as a children's book illustrator and writer. He began painting at the age of fifteen and eventually landed a scholarship to attend Pratt Institute in New York. His books have received numerous awards and accolades including four Caldecott Honors, nine Coretta Scott King Honors and Awards, the Horn Book Honor Award, the NAACP Image Award for Best Children’s Book, and the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award. Bryan lives in New York City. His book All Because You Matter (with Tami Charles) was published October 2020. http://www.bryancollier.com/
February 7th 9:30am - Keynote
Monday Opening Remarks - Kathy Carroll (AASL President)
Kathy Carroll, lead school librarian for the Westwood High School Library Information Center in Columbia, South Carolina, is the 2020-2021 President of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Carroll is currently serving as an ALA Councilor-at-Large and as a member of the ALA Spectrum Advisory Committee. She is a member of the ALA Black Caucus and the International Relations, Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange, and the Sustainability Round Tables. She also volunteers as a site visit team member for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
February 8th 9:00am - Opening Remarks
February 8th 9:45am - AASL Best Of Session
 Monday Closing Keynote - Kristin Ziemke (sponsored by TeachingBooks)
(@KristinZiemke) Kristin Ziemke is an urban school educator and the author of Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom. Recognized as an international expert in literacy, inquiry and technology, Kristin works with schools around the world to develop learning experiences that are student-centered, personalized and authentic. Currently serving as a resident teacher and innovation specialist for the Big Shoulders Fund, Kristin is an Apple Distinguished Educator, National Board Certified Teacher and Chicago Council on Global Affairs Emerging Leader. Her third book, Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age, was published in the fall of 2019 and her work has been featured by Apple, EdWeek, Mindshift and Scholastic. https://www.wemta.org/faculty/conference/20images/Jonspike.jpg https://www.kristinziemke.com/
February 8th 3:15pm Keynote - Read The World: The Evolution of Learning in a Digital Age
Spotlight Speaker - Gloria Ladson-Billings (Sponsored by Badger Talks)
PROFESSOR EMERITA - School of Education | Educational Policy Studies | Afro American Studies
Gloria Ladson-Billings is the Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education and an internationally known expert in the field. She has won numerous honors and awards, is a member of the National Academy of Education, and former president of the American Educational Research Association. Ladson-Billings has written two books, The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children and Crossing over to Canaan: The Journey of New Teachers in Diverse Classrooms.
February 8th 1.5hr workshop - Preparing to Succeed with ALL students
 Spotlight Speaker - Jon Spike (sponsored by Follett School Solutions)
(@jonathanspike) Jon Spike started his career as a high school English teacher and K-12 Technology Coach. He currently works as a Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration at UW-Whitewater, collaborating with preservice teachers and instructors to leverage technology in innovative ways. He teaches courses on topics such as Digital Tools and Video Games & Learning. Jon has presented across the U.S. to educators as both a consultant and Google Certified Innovator, sharing his expertise at the ISTE, USMSpark, FETC, SLATE and ICE conferences, and the Midwest Google Summit. He also hosts the LaughED podcast, where educators around the world share humorous tales from their classroom. Jon is currently pursuing his doctorate in Educational Technology, focusing on collaborative virtual reality. www.gamestormedu.com
February 7th & 8th
Workshop: GameStormEDU: Discover How Students and Educators can Design Physical and Digital EduGames!
Workshop: Are You Ready to Enter the Shark Tank: Using Gamification and Design Thinking with Passion Projects
Session: Virtual Reality Activities that Engage, Extend, and Enhance Student Learning
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