Session #1

Building Math Skills and Making Math Connections Across the Curriculum

Kelly Wamser Remijan, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Elementary (K-5)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Classroom Assessment Literacy: A Think-Pair-Share Workshop

Hannah R. Anderson, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Aryn C. Karpinski, Kent State University

Middle (6th-8th), High School (9th-12th)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Climate Change - Lost Land

Allison Albert, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Elementary (K-5)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Computer Science: Basics, Opportunities, and Creating a CS Online Professional Learning Community

Namrata Pandya, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Middle (6th-8th), High School (9th-12th)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Data in the Classroom

Peggy Steffen, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Middle (6th-8th), High School (9th-12th)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Exploring "Thought Experiments"

David Hernandez, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Elementary (K-5)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Inquiry Based Instruction in Chemistry with Games

Karen Ye, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

High School (9th-12th)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

"Legendary Lessons": How to (Easily) Spice Up Your Lessons Through the Power of Storytelling

Elaine Wu, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Early Childhood (PreK-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle (6th-8th), High School (9th-12th)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Life on Earth

Patrick Young, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Elementary (K-5)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Making an Effective Makerspace

Norman "Storm" Robinson III, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Middle (6th-8th), High School (9th-12th), Specialists

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

NGSS Model Lessons for K-1

Elizabeth Martinez, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Early Childhood (PreK-2), Elementary (K-5)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Problem Centered Teaching by Tomorrow

Cassandra Wissink Armstrong, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Early Childhood (PreK-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle (6th-8th), High School (9th-12th)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Putting the Science in Computer Science

Peter Dong, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

High School (9th-12th)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Senses Working Overtime: Patterns and Observation in Sound

Nicole Ross, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Early Childhood (PreK-2), Elementary (K-5)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Smart Maps: Implementing a Powerful Technology into Any Classroom

Richard B. Schultz, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Middle (6th-8th)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

STEM Integration: Math, Meet Biology!

Lindsey Herlehy, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Middle (6th-8th), 3-5

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Stress in Education: Finding Solutions to Combat Negativity and Burnout

Kevin Kusy, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Early Childhood (PreK-2), Elementary (K-5), Middle (6th-8th), High School (9th-12th), Specialists

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Teaching Computer Science in High Schools

Tom Meyer, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

High School (9th-12th)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

That's What I've Been Looking for My Whole Life: Development of Social Capital Among Gifted Rural Females at a Specialized STEM High School

Samantha Melendez

High School (9th-12th), Specialists

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Using Forensics to Introduce IR Spectroscopy & Molecular Modeling

Joe Golab, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

High School (9th-12th)

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM

What's the Buzz?

Christine L. Moskalik, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Elementary (K-5), best for grades 2-5

8:15 AM - 10:00 AM