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Thursday, December 5
 

11:00am CST

Innovation Knows No Language Barrier Through Gifted/Talented Dual Language STEAM
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Pearl 1 (2nd Floor)
Gifted/Talented Dual Language STEAM empowers students to thrive in a world where innovation knows no language barrier and where teachers can cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and cultural competency while preparing them for success in their global society. These strategies and activities will build for everything STEAM.
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Estephanie Ronquillo

Teacher, El Paso ISD
Estephanie Ronquillo has served as a G/T Dual Language Teacher at Mesita Elementary School for seven years. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Texas at El Paso.  Ms. Ronquillo has presented at TAGT conferences, as well as Dual Language... Read More →
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Patricia Castano

Teacher, Mesita ECDC/Elem School,ISD El Paso ISD
Patricia Castano has served as a G/T Dual Language Teacher at Mesita Elementary School for ten years. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Master's Degree in Education Leadership. Ms. Castano has presented at TAGT conferences, as well as Dual Language conferences... Read More →
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Laila Ferris

Principal, Mesita ECDC/Elementary School, El Paso ISD
Laila Ferris has been the Principal of Mesita Early Childhood Development Center/Elementary School for 28 years, in the El Paso ISD. She has worked with the implementation of the Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos G/T Dual Language magnet program for 27 years. She received her Bachelors... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Pearl 1 (2nd Floor)
  Creativity and Instructional Strategies

11:00am CST

Phenomenal Phenomena: Using Discrepant Events To Trigger Inquiry In Science
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Pearl 3 (2nd Floor)
Wait...WHAT?! Why did that happen? Gifted can students sometimes think they know everything, but what if if we could burst their bubble? Put on your student hat and join us for a fast-paced, full audience participation, classroom-ready smorgasbord of hands-on science demonstrations that will leave your gifted students wondering "Why?!".
Speakers
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Matt Wells

Science Dept. Chair, Cypress Fairbanks ISD
Matt Wells is a multiple award-winning teacher, Science department chair, AP consultant and workshop presenter based in Houston, TX. A Past-President of both the Science Teacher’s Association of Texas and the Texas Association of Biology Teachers, and a regular presenter at giftED... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Pearl 3 (2nd Floor)
  Creativity and Instructional Strategies

11:00am CST

From STEM to STEAM: Unleashing Creativity and the Arts into Your Gifted Education Lessons (Elementary)
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Salon E (3rd Floor)
Let’s make learning more FUN! Join Little Miss Gifted, Stephanie Higgs, as she shares quick, easy, bite-sized tips to infuse elements of creativity, one of the most underutilized tools in education, into daily gifted lessons. Whether you use these as warm-ups, brain breaks, or as a way to level up gifted education instruction with arts integration, you are guaranteed to leave with strategies that you and your students will LOVE! Creativity sessions are always Little Miss Gifted’s most popular sessions, and this one is can’t-miss!
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Stephanie Higgs

Gifted Educator & Differentiation Coach, Little Miss Gifted
Stephanie Higgs, best known as @littlemissgifted on Instagram, is an award-winning, Nashville-living gifted educator and differentiation coach. Stephanie is a quick thinking, fast talking, and passionate international professional development presenter who infuses a little sparkle... Read More →
FromSTEMtoSTEAMStephanieHiggsHandout (4) pdf
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Salon E (3rd Floor)
  Differentiated Curriculum

11:00am CST

Supercharged Science: Integrating Depth and Complexity with the New TEKS
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
Discover innovative strategies to merge the powerful tools of the Depth and Complexity Framework and the new Science TEKS to elevate your instruction to new heights. Uncover fresh teaching practices, dynamic resources, and hands-on activities that will captivate and engage your students like never before. Join us to revolutionize your approach and ignite a passion for science in your classroom!


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Katelyn Barnhart

J Taylor Education
Katelyn Barnhart has over 15 years of experience teaching middle school science and has worked with students from all backgrounds and learning styles. She has worked to create a campus literacy initiative on her campus that promotes literacy in all subjects and grade levels. She has... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Salon C/D (3rd Floor)
  Differentiated Curriculum

1:30pm CST

STEM Blitz: Rapid-Fire Elevation
Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Pearl 3 (2nd Floor)
In this session, you'll engage in a rapid exploration and discussion of STEM opportunities. We will emphasize the integration of new TEKS standards while addressing the metacognitive needs of gifted learners. Infused with the natural differentiator of depth & complexity with create learning worthy of the brightest.
Speakers
avatar for Hunter Miller

Hunter Miller

GT/STEM Teacher, Kerrville ISD
Hunter is the proud GT/STEM teacher at Tally Elementary in Kerrville ISD. My goal in the classroom is to inspire lifelong learners through hands-on and engaging experiences. I am known on my campus for my 75+ hats/dress up attire that helps show students that it’s okay to be themselves... Read More →
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Blythe Brown

STEM Coordinator & Advanced Academics Specialist, JTaylor Education
Blythe Brown is currently an E-STEM Liaison and Advanced Academics Specialist in Clear Creek ISD who has spent over 20 years growing K-5 students and teachers. Prior to her current role, Blythe has taught upper elementary all contents and served as a math and science instructional... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Pearl 3 (2nd Floor)
  Differentiated Curriculum

3:15pm CST

Do the Math: Learning Logic, Strategy and Fun at the Bridge Table
Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Pearl 1 (2nd Floor)
A hands-on overview of the fundamentals of bridge and how students can expand their knowledge of their math, logic and strategy skills while enjoying working with a partner in a fun environment. Free resources available to get you started!
Speakers
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Betty Starzec

JumpStart Bridge
Betty has been involved in bridge education for more than 40 years.  She has taught bridge in four different countries and worked for the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) where she accredited approximately 3,000 players to teach the game to others. Betty continues to be a consultant... Read More →
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Sally Sassen

JumpStart Bridge
Sally has been teaching people to play bridge for over 25 years. She started teaching in her neighborhood when the local bridge club needed new players. She continued teaching through the Bridge Center of Austin where she is an owner and director. Sally was selected Teacher of the... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Pearl 1 (2nd Floor)
  Creativity and Instructional Strategies

3:15pm CST

Student Panel: 2024 National Math Stars
Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Conference Room 8 (3rd Floor)
Hear from a group of 2024 National Math Star students! These students are part of a cohort of 61 extraordinarily talented young mathematicians, selected from a pool of over 1,300 applicants spread across Texas. As a National Math Star, each student has access to our 10-year support and scholarship program designed to help them grow up to push the frontiers of math and science.
Speakers
avatar for Ilana Walder-Biesanz

Ilana Walder-Biesanz

CEO, National Math Stars
Ilana founded National Math Stars in 2023. Prior to that she worked as a management consultant for Bain & Company, advising for- and non-profits in education, climate, and manufacturing. She started her career as a product manager at Yahoo!  She holds a B.S. in Engineering from Olin... Read More →
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Alex Lochoff

Head of Partnerships, National Math Stars
A self-professed math nerd, Alex began his career as a 5th-grade STEM teacher in California before joining Edpuzzle, where he led curriculum development for schools nationwide. More recently, Alex ran an education nonprofit focused on expanding college access for first-generation... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST
Conference Room 8 (3rd Floor)
  Nature and Needs of the Gifted

4:30pm CST

Speed Geeking
Thursday December 5, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Salon Ballroom G-M (3rd Floor)
End your day with this energizing session where you will walk away with loads of instructional strategies and tech tools!  Andi and Brian will facilitate presenters rotating every 3-4 minutes and share with you the best and latests tips and resources you can take back with you and start using right away!
Speakers
avatar for Andi McNair

Andi McNair

GT Specialists, ESC Region 12
Andi was a classroom teacher for 16 years before pursuing her passion to change education by sharing practical ways to engage and empower today’s learners.  She is now a published author, international speaker, gifted education specialist and digital innovation specialist at ESC... Read More →
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Brian Housand

Coordinator, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Dr. Brian Housand, is the coordinator of the Academically or Intellectually Gifted program at University of North Carolina Wilmington and creator of Gifted360.com. Dr. Housand earned a Ph.D. in educational psychology at the University of Connecticut with an emphasis in both gifted... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Salon Ballroom G-M (3rd Floor)
  Creativity and Instructional Strategies
 
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