Keynote Speaker:
Weston Kieschnick
Opening Keynote - 8:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
"Go Forth and Be Bold: Educating for the Future"
Weston Kieschnick is an award-winning educator, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, coach, husband, and father. He is the author of, The Educator’s ATLAS, Bold School, Breaking Bold, co-author of The Learning Transformation: A Guide to Blended Learning for Administrators, and the creator and host of Teaching Keating; one of the most downloaded podcasts for educators and parents on iTunes. Weston has worked in collaboration with innovative tech and publishing companies (Google, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Apple) to redefine teaching and learning in the digital age. As such, he’s advised educators from every state in the US and more than 30 countries around the world. Districts, where Mr. Kieschnick has designed content, implemented initiatives, and trained educational leaders, have been recognized by the Learning Counsel as being among the top ten in the nation for their work in blended learning. You can find Weston’s work published in EdWeek, EdTech Magazine, The Spark, and featured on TED, the 10-Minute Teacher, Teaching Tales, Kids Deserve It, and LeadUp Teach.
Weston Kieschnick was also named one of EdTech Magazine's Top 30 K-12 IT Influencers to follow in 2023! These top educational technology innovators are leaders in classrooms, schools, and organizations who embrace change in this age of digital transformation.
We are so excited to welcome the energizing voice of Weston Kieschnick to EdTech Academy 2024!
Spotlight
Breakout Sessions:
(times TBA)
- 10 Things Educators Can Learn from Ted Lasso
- Unlocking Unlimited Possibilities: Leading Like Lasso
Dr.Michael Wheeler
Assistant Principal
Bernard Middle School
Mehlville School District
Dr. Patrick Keenoy
Principal
Rogers Elementary School
Mehlville School District
Breakout Session:
- Strategies and Tips for Effective Classroom Behavior Management
(According to a recent PD needs assessment, Behavior Intervention and Classroom Management are the top areas of need in our region.)
Jessica Jordan
Behavior Intervention Consultant
Southeast RPDC
Lunch
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees in Dempster Atrium, with seating on upper and lower levels (The following rooms will be available for overflow during lunch: 105 (Glenn Auditorium), 124, 125, 126, 127, and 128).
Closing and Door Prizes!
3:10 p.m. Closing remarks by the 2024 Missouri Teacher of the Year, Greg Kester (Potosi School District), followed by the drawing for door prizes will take place in Glenn Auditorium. You must be present to win!
The times above are tentative/subject to change. Check back for updates.
Technology is Awesome. Teachers are Better.
-Weston Kieschnick
