FALL CONFERENCE EDUCATOR PLAYGROUND

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Dream It! Make It! AI Creation StationLiz Voci, Dartmouth Public SchoolsCreativity & DesignElementary/Middle School
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Build Interactive Classroom Tools with AI, No Coding RequiredPeter SinerAI in the ClassroomMiddle/High School
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Downhome Tech Sampler: A Bite-Sized Taste of EdTech ToolsFarmer Faubs, Farmer Faubs LLCDigital ToolsMiddle/High School
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Optimizing Educational Workflows: From Idea to ImplementationNoah Schulze, Dover Sherborn High SchoolAI ImplementationMiddle/High School
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)AI as a Research Coach: Making Science Fair Doable in Real ClassroomsCarol Stefany Rodriguez Jimenez, Discovery Polytech Early College High SchoolAI in the ClassroomMiddle/High School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Pixels to ProjectsKym Dufault, North Grafton Elementary SchoolCreativity & DesignElementary School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)The Competency Determination Playground: Calibration in ActionLaurie Gagnon, Laurie Gagnon Consulting, LLCAssessment and FeedbackMiddle/High School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)STEM in Action: Hands-On Learning That Sparks Curiosity and Problem-SolvingLynette Dickerson, Dickerson Tech & ConsultingSTEM/STEAMElementary/Middle School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Coding for Success with the Wonder League Robotics CompetitionLaura Hubert, Chelsea Public SchoolsComputer ScienceElementary School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Transforming Traditional Projects into 21st- Century STEM ExperiencesSara Berndt, Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy
Rowan Valentino		STEM/STEAMElementary/Middle School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)ClassDraft: A New Strategy to Engage Students (Without Losing the Learning)Donnie Piercey, Ashland Elementary SchoolDigital ToolsElementary/Middle School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Google AI Educator Playground: Hands-On AI for the Modern ClassroomBrandon Hall, Dover-Sherborn Public SchoolsAI ImplementationElementary/Middle/High School
3:00 PM - 3:50 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Create Like a Pro: Rapid Video Production for Teaching, PD, and Student VoiceLynette Dickerson, Dickerson Tech & ConsultingDigital ToolsElementary/Middle School
3:00 PM - 3:50 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Beyond the Mic: Building a Student Video Podcast from ScratchErika Sandstrom, Peabody Public Schools
Kyla Devin, Alden School		Digital ToolsMiddle/High School
3:00 PM - 3:50 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)WeVideo for Media Projects at All Grade LevelsRobert Perrotti, Dartmouth Public Schools
Jennifer Perrotti, East Fairhaven		Creativity & DesignElementary/Middle/High School
3:00 PM - 3:50 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Micro:Bit MagicCatie Nasser, Howe Manning SchoolEmerging TechnologiesMiddle School
3:00 PM - 3:50 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Making Learning Visible Through Code: Connecting Classroom, Culture, and CommunityDanalyn Haynes
Hayley Card, Frederick Harris Elementary School		Equity & InclusionElementary School
Thursday, October 15, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)From Data to Support: Using Student Well-Being Dashboards to Guide ActionFlo Dickerson, Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR)Assessment and FeedbackMiddle/High School
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Tech That Teaches Calm: Digital Strategies for Self-Regulation & Classroom ManagementKyla Devin, Alden School
Erika Sandstrom, Peabody Public Schools		Digital ToolsElementary/Middle School
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)10 AI Tools to Be an #A11y Ally: Designing Accessible ClassroomsKatie FieldingAssistive Technology/Inclusive TechSchool and District Leadership
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)The Coach’s Co-Pilot: Level Up Teacher Support with AIBeth Wobbe, Watertown Public Schools
Sarita Spillert, Watertown Public Schools		AI ImplementationMiddle School
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Inclusive 52 Pickup: Play Your Way to More Inclusive SolutionsKaren Janowski, EdTech Solutions IncAssistive Technology/Inclusive TechMiddle/High School
10:00 AM - 10:50 AMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)The Gemini Effect-Exploring the Possibilities of AI with GoogleAmber Skach, Wilmington High SchoolAI in the ClassroomMiddle/High School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Google AI Educator Playground: Hands-On AI for the Modern ClassroomJoli Boucher, Plymouth Public Schools
Jackie Hoglund, Wellesley High School		AI ImplementationElementary/Middle/High School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Enhance Language Learning with AI: Using Gemini Gems to Support English LearnersKatherine Ware, Fairhaven Public Schools
Marilyn Pongracz, NJTESOL/NJBE		AI ImplementationMiddle/High School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Once Upon a Wi-Fi: Teaching Digital Citizenship Through Children’s BooksKerri Stanish, Plymouth Public Schools
Rebecca Hamel, Plymouth Public Schools		Digital Wellness/Digital CitizenshipElementary/Middle School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Beyond the Log: Using Notion for Human-Centered Coaching WorkflowsKatie FieldingInstructional Practice & CoachingSchool and District Leadership
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Prompt, Polish, Perfect: Upgrading Your AI Output from Basic to BrilliantSarita Spillert, Watertown Public SchoolsAI ImplementationMiddle School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Media Literacy Speed‑Dating: Rapid‑Fire Strategies for Every ClassroomAmanda Marsden, Media Literacy Now
Jessica Garbowski, Easton Middle School
Kyra Brissette, MEDIA LITERACY NOW		Library/Media LiteracyElementary/Middle School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Little Learners, Big Creators: Igniting Creativity in the Elementary ClassroomFarmer Faubs, Farmer Faubs LLCCreativity & DesignElementary School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Ifs, Ands, & BotsLauren Duffy, Bridgewater State UniversityAI ImplementationMiddle/High School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)From Phone to Classroom Tool: Building Web Apps with GeminiNina Araujo, Boston College/SelfAI in the ClassroomMiddle/High School
1:15 PM - 2:05 PMEducator Playground (G-P Atrium)Can I Put This in AI? A Hands-On Decision Framework for EducatorsDr. Latasha Bacote-OwensAI ImplementationElementary/Middle School