APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

8:40am MDT

Vulnerability is your Superpower- Keynote Halls 1 & 2Mike Silva

10:00am MDT

Be a Google Guru: 50 Google Workspace & AI Ideas Every Educator Should Know KivaTina Nunez

Beyond the IEP: Practical Accommodations for Every Learner 22 San JuanAllison Stepp

BINGO 101: Tracking positive behaviors and growing school culture 235 MesillaMary Carpenter

Boosting Literacy & Problem-Solving with Writable Across ELA and Math Classrooms - Sponsored by HMH Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall)Ben Hermance • Kathy Doyle

Compassionate and Supportive Behavior Interventions Ballroom CDonna Crockett • Robin Kelly • Meredith Medlicott • Vercye Thompson

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

Connection Creates Community 30 TaosShantail Miller • Jeanette Martinez

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year! Hall 4 (main level east building)

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

Unlock creativity with Canva Education 215 San MiguelAmy DeLair

11:00am MDT

POSTERS- Action, Inclusion, and Achievement: Empowering Every Learner - Content Focus Posters ( 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM) La Sala - West Building Escalators Lower LevelKathleen Hughes • Andrew Marcus • Michael Nair • Irene Gonzales

Designing for Everyone: 5 Universal Barriers That Impact Learning (and How to Plan Around Them) Ballroom BJennifer English

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year! Hall 4 (main level east building)

Game on: Craft interactive challenges with Canva Code 215 San MiguelAmy DeLair

GoGuardian for Student Communication, Monitoring, and Blocking 235 MesillaKristin Garletts

Modernizing the Classroom with the New Gradebook 23 NambeJude Garcia • Esperanza Ruiz Sanchez • Kina Richardson • Patricia Salaz

Putting Students in the Driver's Seat: Critical Thinking + Problem-Solving with MagicSchool - Sponsored by Magic School AI Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall)Monica Gilfillan • Meg Goliday

Read&Write 27 PicurisDelana Robles

The Science of Learning: From Engagement to Retention KivaElizabeth Rafi

Using Panorama Data for Insight to Students Ballroom CLaura Valdez

CSTAG in Action for Educators 30 TaosShantail Miller

Drive Differentiation with Brisk Boost 22 San JuanAnjali Rajpara • Taylor Brock

STF - Growing Minds: Cultivating Problem Solvers Through Garden Education & Agriculture Literacy 10 AnasaziTraci Curry • Ethan Wright • Shae Devers

11:30am MDT

POSTERS- Data in Action: Tracking, Tools, and Testing - Data Strategies (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM): Sky BridgeABEL ABEITA • Meghan Hendricks • Erika Edgerly • Maria Santos

12:00pm MDT

POSTERS - Navigating Systems, Elevating Careers: Tools for School and Professional Success- Career Support (12:30 PM - 1:00 PM)Jude Garcia • Richard Faulkner • Cheryl Wheeler • Kerry Wellborn • Sarah Schmitz • Athena Torretti • Patricia Salaz • Nicole Sullo

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year! Hall 4 (main level east building)

From Social Communication to Repetitive Behaviors: An Autism Overview 23 NambeDanielle Parker • Julie Shuler Misra

Harm Reduction and Student Substance Use: Building Better School Responses Ballroom BMichelle Medved • Lisa Searle • Samantha Ashby • Christine Loidolt, LPCC • Deanna Valdez

Productivity and Efficiency with Google Tools 235 MesillaKristin Garletts

Sora Basics Session 220 RuidosoChrista Taylor

Strengthening School Ecosystems: A Framework for Collaborative Social Change 15 ZuniVanessa Barela

The 6-Cursor Classroom: Rapid Co-Creation with Student Collaboration KivaKelly Mitchell

Using Skills, Habits & Mindsets and Community Circles to Strengthen School and Classroom Culture 27 PicurisAnna De Herrera • Desiree Springer • Brandi Raimondi

P.U.S.H Through: Persevere. Until. Success. Happens. Ballroom CTerrance Johnson

12:30pm MDT

POSTERS - Redesigning Math: Movement, Mastery, and Memorable Strategies -Math Strategies La Sala - West Building Escalators Lower LevelGreg Hyzy • Miyoung Lee • Christi Trail

1:00pm MDT

POSTERS - Cultivating Connection: Strengthening School Spirit, Culture, and Community - School Culture (1:00PM - 1:30 PM) Sky BridgeRalph Pena • Becky MacGregor • Monica Asebedo • Andrew Roberts • Michelle Baucom • Stephanie Breezee • Leslie Coe

POSTERS - The Power of We: Designing Connected Learning and Vibrant Communities- ASU (1:00 PM - 1:30 PM) La Sala - West Building Escalators Lower LevelAnnette Youngren • Christina Chacon • Andrea Roman • Maria Tafoya-Trotter • Amber Day • Julieana Reed • Terresa Roybal • Lisa Aragon • Susan Savage • Megan Arling • Chelsea O’Connell • Bill Barnes

Don't Get Hacked! Information Security for Educators 29 SandiaMonica Restrepo Jurado

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year! Hall 4 (main level east building)

Let's Give Them Something to Talk About! Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall)Kate Norton • Jennifer Choiniere

Teaching Critical Thinking In The Age of AI. KivaMichael Garcia

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

Drive Instruction with Student Data: The APS Data Analysis Protocol 60 ChacoBryan Cockrell • Aja Kleinert

From Silos to Systems: Transforming ELD & Biliteracy Through Processing Partnerships 18 CochitiMishelle Jurado • Ann Chavez

1:30pm MDT

POSTERS - Next-Gen Classrooms: Joyful Math, Visual Thinking, and Esports - Gaming (2:00 PM - 2:30 PM) La Sala - West Building Escalators Lower LevelPatrick Iverson • Marta Anderson • Aaron Johnston • Louis Romero • Elia Maria Romero

POSTERS- Connection and Critical Thinking: Behavior Strategies for Every Student's Success - Behavior (1:00PM - 1:30 PM) Sky BridgeKathleen Hughes • Stacy Cooley • Alyssa Anaya • Asia Alvarado • Megan Blaich • Pamela Garcia Arnold

2:00pm MDT

Awareness in Action: Simple Mindfulness Tools to Strengthen Student Self-Regulation & Perseverance 27 PicurisBecky MacGregor • Michelle DuVal

ELA CTS Model Making 28 Santo DomingoTanya Silva • Desiree Beare

Empowering Student Voices with Adobe Podcast 235 MesillaKristin Garletts

Explore, Connect, and Learn at the Partner Expo — your ultimate hub for the 2026 school year! Hall 4 (main level east building)

Latest on Tourette's! How Does this Impact Behavior Management? 29 SandiaDr. Stephanie Mack

Mentoring a Student Teacher?? Tips for Success!! 15 ZuniMarjori Krebs

Nature as Classroom: Responsive place-based teaching in action 230 PecosLenette Rodriguez

Pear Deck Learning: AI Teacher Tools KivaAlexa Firstbrook

Safe Zone - LGBTQ+ Sensitivity Ballroom BHavens Levitt • Moriah Baca