APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

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10:00am MDT

PE ES/MS - A) Coordination School of Juggling - B) Advocating for Physical Education 140 AztecLana Bolin • Tim Tribou • Derek Metzgar

VAPA - One Vision, Many Voices: Aligning Visual and Performing Arts K-12 (ALL VAPA Teachers) Halls 1 & 2Michelle Sanchez St. Andre • Antonio Romero • Joe Gershin

Connecting Skills, Habits and Mindsets to Classroom Content 130 CimarronDesiree Springer • Brandi Raimondi • Lapifany Campos • Kevin Facer • Anna Dehererra

Maximizing Neuroplasticity and Mindset in Your Classroom 110 GalisteoCathy Gamble

STF - Leveraging Intentional Partnerships in the Classroom 120 Dona AnaAngel Ronquillo • Francela Valdez • Cristina Benitez

NURSING SERVICES - PD (School Nurses & Health Assistants) for SY 26/27 - AM Session 115 BrazosKelli Bishop • Amy Baker

11:00am MDT

Academies of Albuquerque Teaming - Academies Cohorts 1 & 2 Schools Halls 1 & 2MariSol Fraga • Shelly Kinnunen

PE ES/MS - A) National Boards Information for PE teachers B) Yoga for Physical Education 140 AztecChase Clark • Maya Gorum

VAPA - Elementary Visual Arts Scope and Sequence - Elementary Visual Arts 130 CimarronCassidy Williamson • Emma Tietgens

VAPA - Taiko Drumming: Promoting Student Engagement in the Music Classroom - Elementary Performing Arts 120 Dona AnaAlyssa Anaya

Classroom Management Through Accountability, Responsibility and Positivity 110 GalisteoLouise Menking

12:00pm MDT

PE ES/MS - A) Middle School and Elementary School Alignment B) Integrating Stations in to PE lessons 140 AztecTim Tribou • Carley Campbell

VAPA - Curricular Alignment in the music classroom and College and Career Readiness in Theatre - Secondary Performing Arts 115 BrazosLuis Devargas • Emily Awes • Carolyn Steplowski • Lucian Johnson Matson • Camille Kelly • Rebecca Simons • Dale Simpkins • Erica Photiades • Alan Trevizo • Liam Murphy • Robyn Clarke • Eduardo Trujillo • Cole Raison • Evan Aguilar • Elena Maietta • Donovan Perea • Omar Villanueva • Charlie Anderson • Natalie Perkoff • Rafael Videria

Gaining Your Classroom Without Losing your Mind Halls 1 & 2David Parmenter

OT/PT - The Organized Therapist: AI, Tech, and Time Saving Systems 110 GalisteoLucille Lopez • Darla Nore

VAPA - Collaborative Art and Community - Secondary Visual Arts 120 Dona AnaMackenzie Farel

Family Liasons - Strong Start, Lasting Impact: Preparing, planning, and positioning yourself for a successful school year 130 CimarronNaomi Bowers

1:00pm MDT

Unit planning, reimagined: Design-driven instruction with Canva Halls 1 & 2Amy DeLair

NURSING SERVICES - PD (School Nurses only) for SY 26/27 - PM Session 115 BrazosKelli Bishop • Amy Baker

1:30pm MDT

OT/PT - Alternative Pencils 110 GalisteoLucille Lopez • Darla Nore

2:00pm MDT

VAPA - Special Topics or Pattern Concert Planning and Shared Repertoire Selection for Music and Drama Festival Planning- Secondary Performing Arts 140 AztecWilliam Gonzales • Camille Kelly • Dale Simpkins • Cole Raison • Catherine Cunningham • Chris Smith

VAPA - Station Rotation: Designing Targeted Centers for Student Growth - Elementary Performing Arts 120 Dona AnaEmily Lah • Lauren Damany

Changing focus from negative to positive student behavior Halls 1 & 2Stephani Treadwell