APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

APS Rising Educator Summit 2026

10:00am MDT

Counselors - Comprehensive Counseling Program Overview (required role group session) Ballroom BVicki Price

HEALTH - Seconds Save Lives: Hands-Only CPR & AED Essentials 17 ApacheMartha Mowry • Sean Sanchez

IGS/SCS -Using District Supported Curriculum to Improve Outcomes for Students on Alternate Assessment 210 TijerasKara McCrummen

Library- From Standards to Action: Building District-wide Priorities for School Libraries 220 RuidosoSara Sabol

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

Musical Voices of the Hispanic Diaspora in the United States 70 TewaSonia Balasch • Fabiola Pacheco

PD for Using Amplify Classroom - (previously Desmos Classroom) 27 PicurisAnthony Orton

Promoting Student Activism: Integrating Civic Involvement in Teaching 60 ChacoDenis Day • Nicholas Depascal

Multiliteracy Notetaking for Translanguaging Border Literacies 21 JemezJuan Ortega • Mishelle Jurado

Teaching History through Exhibit Design 25 NavajoAlexander King • Lewis Twite

To Alg or Not to Alg: Can we Teach Geometry Even if Our Students Aren't at Grade Level with Algebra? 65 HopiSarah Schmitz

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 • Anna Dehererra

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

EC - Preschool Home Visiting and Family Engagement Ballroom AAllison Gabaldon

A 10-Minute Routine for Joyful, Deep Math Thinking 19 IsletaAlex Romero

Benefits of using the Gradebook for the Elementary SBPR 23 NambeJude Garcia • Esperanza Ruiz Sanchez • Kina Richardson • Patricia Salaz

Create, Capture, and Connect: Elevating Instruction with Seesaw 32 TesuqueYvonne Post

Work Smarter Not Harder: Developing Effective IEP Goals to Target Decoding and/or Writing 15 ZuniTawnya Yates • Meghan Chambers

Building Arts Integrated Units 10 AnasaziVictoria Chan • Gabrielle Chavez

Feedback: The Fuel of Authentic Learning 240 La CienegaMarissa Bannerman

Leveling Up Genius Hour Through PBL 18 CochitiKatelyn Shinas Bird

STF - Getting Started with Outdoor Learning: Simple Routines for Any Classroom 31 Santa AnaCharles Ciernia • Jennifer Wimberly • Monie Corona

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 6-8 28 Santo DomingoTracy Marmolejo

Wrapping Around Your Shared Roster: Co‑Designed Interventions for Every Learner 20 LagunaSara Cook • Jessica Short • Brie Dillon

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

SSSRTs (new) - Building Strong Student Success Systems: Foundations for New SSSRTs / Leads -Part 1 Suite A/BRamses Leyva Gonzalez • Jeanie Stark • Daphne Strader • Kathleen Yeppa • Shaylee Rodriguez

DIAG/PSYCH - New Mexico Technical Evaluation and Assessment Manual (2026 Update) 230 PecosLisa Oliphant

APE - Adapted PE Teacher Special Education PD Fall 2026 16 AcomaElizabeth Hudson

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

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

Library - Secondary in Focus: Building District-wide Priorities for Middle and High School Libraries 210 TijerasRachel Altobelli

Library- Elementary in Focus: Building District-wide Priorities for Elementary School Libraries 220 RuidosoSara Sabol

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

TLCs - Designing Your Coaching Entry Strategy 15 ZuniMarissa Bannerman • Kelly Mitchell

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

VAPA - Planning with Purpose - Secondary Visual Arts Suite E/FResa Oglesby • Orlando Ramirez • René Palomares

VAPA - Starting a Specialized Class- Secondary Visual Arts Suite DLisa Gillett • Kelly Luzzi • Julie Stuart • Leah Caruso • Ricki Kain

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

Blackout Poetry as a Critical Tool: A Third Space Speculation 240 La CienegaNicholas Depascal

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 9-12 28 Santo DomingoTracy Marmolejo

I Didn't Know it Did That...What Else Can I Do With My Class Set of TI Nspires? 19 IsletaSarah Schmitz

Classroom Management Through Accountability, Responsibility and Positivity 110 GalisteoLouise Menking

STF - Designing Real-World Learning That Engages: Finance, Environmental STEM, and Inquiry 31 Santa AnaPriscilla Del Aguila

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

EC - CLASS and PBC: What is the connection? Ballroom ALaura Wallin

Discover Seesaw AI: Smarter Tools for the Elementary Classroom 32 TesuqueYvonne Post

Beast Academy & Math Mindsets for Elementary Students 25 NavajoRachel Dostal

HEALTH - Voices of our Youth: 2023 NM-YRRS Bernalillo County and Statewide Data and Trends 17 ApacheRobyn Viera

Bridging the Gap in the Age of AI 60 ChacoJoseph Ulibarri • Erica Wheeler

Improving outcomes for neurodivergent students through executive functioning coaching and mentorship 18 CochitiLuke Mitchell

Project-based Learning for ELs 65 HopiCara Schroeder • Omkulthoom Qassem • Genna Robbins • Maddie Sweet

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

Understanding the SBPR: Rubrics, Student Learning, and Practical Classroom Use 29 SandiaSonja Kortsch • Dannie Montoya • Kaitlin Wood • Dani Carver • Rachel Krout-Norris • Celeste Hernandez • Alex Herring

From Schoolyard to System: 7th Grade Ecosystem Monitoring with BEMP 70 TewaAmy Chase • Charles Ciernia

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast: Building Team Identity and Belonging 20 LagunaRuthie Lewis • Nicole Baldonado • Amy Jenschke • Michael Flores

Structured Literacy in Action: UFLI Rotations for Tiered Kindergarten Instruction 21 JemezRosa González-Rogers • Katelyn Shinas Bird • Danielle Benitez • Alexis Baca

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

New Year, New Head Teacher Suite A/BKatelyn Cordova

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

SES/EAs - The Comprehensive classroom for Social Emotional Support : Components of a SES classroom 16 AcomaRobin Kelly • Meredith Medlicott • Theresah Boateng • Deborah Kerns

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

VAPA - The Skin You’re In: Using Tone in Self-Portraits - Elementary Visual Arts Suite DAmanda Clattenburg

VAPA - Trauma Informed Practice for the Art Room - Elementary Visual Arts Suite E/FSabrina Luck

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

Data Driven Instruction with IXL 215 San MiguelKatie Schaefer

Stronger Together: Practical Connection Circles for Students, Staff, and Coaches 32 TesuqueSolomon Foulk

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 • 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 PicurisDesiree Springer • Brandi Raimondi • Anna Dehererra

EC - Waterford Welcome: Winning Ways to Start Strong Ballroom AValerie King

Add a Little Inquiry - Elevating Savvas Week 6 Projects 31 Santa AnaSamantha Schmitz

Collaborate, Code, Create: CS & AI Learning with LEGO® Education 240 La CienegaColleen Cannon-Ruffo • Carrie Aviles

Stop Spinning Your Wheels with iReady Personalized Instruction - sponsored by Curriculum Associates Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall)Heather Pillman

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 6-8 28 Santo DomingoTracy Marmolejo

myWorld Interactive (Grades 6-8): Literacy in the Social Studies Classroom 25 NavajoBrian Giddens

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

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

IGS/SCS - MLSS: What It Means for Students on Alternate Assessment 210 TijerasKara McCrummen • Rochelle Allen

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

Transition Assessments with a focus on Self Determination 19 IsletaLila Ramirez

PE - Soccer for Success Training (Part 1 & 2) Hall 3Ann Paulls-Neal • Lisa Perry • Nathan Gaudreault

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

SES/EAs - Data Collection: Managing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) 16 AcomaRobin Kelly • Meredith Medlicott • Theresah Boateng • Deborah Kerns

VAPA - Developing Musical Concepts Through Children’s Literature - Elementary Performing Arts Suite DRose Dominguez

VAPA - Drama Games and Activities for the Classroom, Club, or Genius Hour. - Elementary Performing Arts Suite E/FDiane Marino

VAPA - Enchantment Awards Character workshop for Theatre - Drama Secondary Performing Arts 25 NavajoDale Simpkins • Cole Raison

VAPA- Special Topics or Continued Curricular Alignment for Music - Secondary Performing Arts Developing Musical Concepts Through Children’s Literature 230 PecosChristina Young • Sigrid Karlstrom • Gabriel Velasco • Rebecca Simons • Brian Weller • Natalie Bonelli • Nathan Matherne • David Sorensen • Eduardo Trujillo • Jordan Sayre • Alfredo Cordova • Tyler North • Stephen Snowdwn Jr

Experience OpenSciEd Using the Digital Platform 9-12 28 Santo DomingoTracy Marmolejo

STF - From Frameworks to Action: Aligning Community Schools and Magnet Work for Impact 21 JemezAntoinette Valenzuela • Claire Wood • Jessica Ward • Christy Green

Using IXL to Prepare for SAT and iReady Benchmarks 215 San MiguelKatie Schaefer

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

Amira Back-to-School Launch for Teachers Ballroom ASamantha Auddino • Sonya Solock

From LETRS to Lively: Literacy Engagement Activities 15 ZuniChristina Leonard

Discourse Practices & Math Talk Rubric with self-assessment 220 RuidosoTamara Gaudet

Growth Mindset in Mathematics: Activities for Your Classroom 27 PicurisLauren Butcher

No student wants to be the bad kid...Strategies for meltdowns Ballroom CCyndie Ives

Unlocking Magic School: From Basics to Next-Level Strategies 235 MesillaNicholas Marohl

AddFrom Planning to Practice: Integrating Layer 1 SEL in Middle School Redesigning all Ballroom BMatthew Burrows • Rebecca Pickett

From Supports to Impact: The Evolution of Community Schools 17 ApacheBryan Garcia • Robert Donovan • ABC Community School Partnership Team

Supporting Student-Student Discussion for Multilingual Learners (ELs) 65 HopiGenna Robbins • Elly Czajkowski Peckham

Beyond compliance: Team‑Based Instruction That Develops Graduate‑Ready Skills 20 LagunaAmber Day

STF - Farming the Future: Integrating Agriculture Technology, Soil, and Sustainability into the Classroom 10 AnasaziTraci Curry • Ethan Wright • Shae Devers

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

myView Literacy Scaffolding and Assessment – Informed Differentiation 240 La CienegaMelissa Carper

Seesaw AI Rotations: Supercharging Math & Literacy 30 TaosAshley Zamora-Rizzieri • Nicole Midgett • Rachel Fuchs • Angela Wood

Supporting Literacy & Numeracy Through the ECHO Model 32 TesuqueHeather Summers • Jackie Jones

The Behavior Redirector Role 23 NambeLaura Valdez

Work Smarter Not Harder: Developing Effective IEP Goals to Target Decoding and/or Writing 31 Santa AnaTawnya Yates • Meghan Chambers

Building a Culture of Care: Collaborative Problem Solving with Minecraft 22 San JuanCameron "Seth" Hoover

From Observation to Investigation: Inquiry Through Outdoor Learning 70 TewaCharles Ciernia • Jennifer Wimberly • Steven Henley • Monie Corona

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

SSRTs (new) - Building Strong Student Success Systems: Foundations for New SSSRTs / Leads - Part 2 Suite A/BRamses Leyva Gonzalez • Jeanie Stark • Daphne Strader • Kathleen Yeppa • Shaylee Rodriguez

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

IGS/SCS - AAC Meets ULS: Engaging Students with Communication Needs in Instruction 210 TijerasKara McCrummen • Jessica Queen • Lisa Mick • Natalie Salas

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

2:00pm MDT

HEALTH - Suicide Prevention 25 NavajoTina Gray

SES/EAs - Reinforcement Systems 16 AcomaRobin Kelly • Meredith Medlicott • Theresah Boateng • Deborah Kerns

VAPA - Rooted in Connections: The Tree of Life Interdisciplinary Workshop- Elementary Visual Arts Suite E/FKeely Mackey-Gonzales

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

VAPA - Weaving Techniques for Young Hands - Elementary Visual Arts Suite DKelli Credle

Foundations of IXL: Essential Tools for Daily Instruction 215 San MiguelKatie Schaefer

To Generate or not Generate? AI is the Question Ballroom CCourtney Lawton • Christian Marquez

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

Amira Hall 4 Stage (Expo Hall)Kelly Schatz

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

Small Shifts, Big Momentum: Practical Structures That Elevate Student Voice 220 RuidosoEmma M. Bradley

Setting Up the Classroom for Success: Preventing and Responding to Common Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Settings Ballroom ASarabeth Dominguez

STF - From Classroom to Caldera: Co-designing a 6th grade signature academic field experience 21 JemezAmy Chase • Charles Ciernia

1:00pm MDT

PE ES/MS - A) Adapted PE Referral process B)National PE standards via SHAPE America 140 AztecMargaret Hornbeck • Elizabeth Hudson • Caitlin Abraham