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Matt Wells

Cypress Fairbanks ISD

Science Dept. Chair

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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 & CAST, Matt is fascinated by the neurology and unique social-emotional attributes of the gifted. His humorous and engaging sessions always draw a crowd and leave participants with something to think about and apply in their classrooms.

8:00am CST

Kiss Kahoot Goodbye: Building Better Review Games Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)Michael Matera

9:30am CST

giftED Kickoff More Than a Match: Creating Lasting Educational Connections Salon Ballroom G-M (3rd Floor)Michael Flusche • Brian Housand • Andi McNair

11:00am CST

Student Centered for Student Success Salon Ballroom G-M (3rd Floor)Michael Matera

1:30pm CST

MasterMind Session: When An At-Risk Summer Becomes A Worthwhile Life Salon Ballroom G-M (3rd Floor)e.E. Charlton-Trujillo

3:15pm CST

Enhancing Differentiation with Technology for Gifted Students Salon A/B (3rd Floor)Bruce Ellis That’s Giftedness,Too! Practical Ways to See and Support Non-Academic Giftedness Salon E (3rd Floor)Andi McNair

4:30pm CST

G/Ting my AP [Secondary Focus] Conference Room 1/2 (3rd Floor)Kristin Shively-Taylor

8:00am CST

Canva + AI and the G/T Learner Salon C/D (3rd Floor)Susan Alcala • Donna Hodge Growing Beyond the "Yet" of Motivation Science and Mindset: Practical Techniques Pearl 2 (2nd Floor)Nicole Mattingly Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Paralysis Conference Room 20/21 (3rd Floor)Greg Reeves • Tobi McMillan

9:15am CST

MasterMind Session: How an Adventurous Spirit Can Unlock Greatness Salon Ballroom G-M (3rd Floor)Michael Matera

11:00am CST

Phenomenal Phenomena: Using Discrepant Events To Trigger Inquiry In Science Pearl 3 (2nd Floor)Matt Wells

1:30pm CST

Garbage In / Garbage Out: The Art & Craft of Engineering Better Prompts and Questions Salon E (3rd Floor)Brian Housand

3:15pm CST

Increasing Rigor and Engagement in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks to Try Tomorrow! Salon A/B (3rd Floor)Michelle Swain

4:30pm CST

Speed Geeking Salon Ballroom G-M (3rd Floor)Andi McNair • Brian Housand

8:00am CST

Distracted: Why G/T Students Can't Concentrate (And What We Can Do About It) [Secondary Focus] Conference Room 20/21 (3rd Floor)Matt Wells

10:45am CST

MasterMind Session: Real Self-Care: It’s Not About Bubble Baths or Juice Cleanses Salon Ballroom G-M (3rd Floor)Pooja Lakshmin, MD