Allie McIntyre is an Instructional Partner at Seesaw. Prior to joining Seesaw, she taught Fourth and Fifth grade, was a Reading Interventionist, and an Instructional Coach. With a focus on using technology to transform her teaching and give students access to the learning, she empowered... Read More →
Professional Development and Training Specialist, Seesaw
Rebecca Hatton is a Professional Development and Training Specialist at Seesaw Learning. Prior to working at Seesaw, Rebecca taught for 6 years in San Diego County, teaching elementary students both virtually and in person. Rebecca loved using Seesaw in her own classroom to engage... Read More →
At first glance, the Micro:bit looks like it belongs inside a computer, not in a student’s hands. Yet, it is an approachable, versatile tool that helps learners build foundational coding skills and explore how technology interacts with the real world. In this hands-on session, we’ll begin by exploring the Micro:bit’s components, then use our new knowledge to complete several simple coding projects. Finally, we will employ a Micro:bit to control hardware such as the Finch robot, helping learners understand how coding drives the technology around us.
As a Maker Education Consultant, Ben brings a humanities-informed perspective to the STEAM and EdTech space. With degrees in Communications and Design (B.A.) and Teaching (M.A.), he helps schools create meaningful, inclusive maker experiences that connect creativity, critical thinking... Read More →
This session establishes a foundation for AI in K–12 by building a shared language and a "human-first" mindset. Participants will explore the current AI landscape through collaborative mapping, identifying high-value, low-risk use cases that streamline school workflows while prioritizing data privacy and accuracy.
Attendees will move from theory to action by co-creating responsible use norms and a personalized use-case map. By balancing time-saving automation with critical oversight, participants will leave with the practical tools and ethical frameworks necessary to lead intentional AI integration in their classrooms and offices.
Engage your learners in computer science with block to text-based coding, games, unplugged activities, and more. At grade levels 3-5, Skill Struck offers four 'tracks' for teachers and learners: Blocks Pro, Puzzles, Robotics, and Web Development. All Skill Struck curriculum is available in English and Spanish.
AI and computer science are becoming an integral part of everyday life, yet students are increasingly "screened-out". Looking for a fresh approach? Transform computer science into a hands-on experience with LEGO® Education! Join us to see tactile, collaborative lessons you can use to build computer science skills and help students become responsible digital citizens. From kindergarten through eighth grade, LEGO® Education makes computer science approachable and safe. Join us to learn more.
Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo brings more than two decades of firsthand experience using LEGO® Education solutions to her role as a Solution Architect. She works closely with districts to design learning experiences that align with their curricular goals and to equip teachers with the... Read More →
My passion is in helping educators integrate hands on, inquiry-based learning into their classrooms. My goal is to empower students to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and build real-world problem-solving skills. I began my teaching career in 1993 and have held many positions... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm MDT 💡Imaginarium
Join us on a learning adventure as we explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines can help create learning experiences where every student can thrive. Along the way, participants will discover how approved SFPS tools, including Read&Write, can support learners of all abilities, from multilingual students to those with disabilities or those who benefit from additional scaffolds. Through hands-on activities and guided exploration, educators will uncover practical strategies to expand access, boost engagement, and empower students to become more independent explorers in their own learning journey.
Célangé Santiso Black is a Digital Learning Coach with Santa Fe Public Schools. She is a National Board Certified Teacher with 24 years of experience in elementary and middle school education and holds her Education Administration license in New Mexico. Outside of work, she loves... Read More →
Aoife is an Educator and Learning Scientist from Dublin, Ireland, who was raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She brings her understanding of Universal Design for Learning, Project-Based Learning, and bilingual education to her role as a Digital Learning Coach with the Santa Fe Public... Read More →
AI doesn't have to be scary or overwhelming. Join us to explore safe, engaging ways to teach AI and machine learning in middle school classrooms. Through hands-on activities and standards-aligned lessons, you’ll experience how students can build and test simple AI models, analyze data, and understand the role of human decision-making in technology. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to expand your CS program, you’ll walk away with practical tools and approachable language to help students explore AI with confidence.
Dr. Colleen Cannon-Ruffo brings more than two decades of firsthand experience using LEGO® Education solutions to her role as a Solution Architect. She works closely with districts to design learning experiences that align with their curricular goals and to equip teachers with the... Read More →
My passion is in helping educators integrate hands on, inquiry-based learning into their classrooms. My goal is to empower students to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and build real-world problem-solving skills. I began my teaching career in 1993 and have held many positions... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT 💡Imaginarium
In this session, you will learn strategies to foster meaningful conversations with families, strengthen relationships, and actively involve them in celebrating student learning with Seesaw.
Professional Development and Training Specialist, Seesaw
Rebecca Hatton is a Professional Development and Training Specialist at Seesaw Learning. Prior to working at Seesaw, Rebecca taught for 6 years in San Diego County, teaching elementary students both virtually and in person. Rebecca loved using Seesaw in her own classroom to engage... Read More →
Allie McIntyre is an Instructional Partner at Seesaw. Prior to joining Seesaw, she taught Fourth and Fifth grade, was a Reading Interventionist, and an Instructional Coach. With a focus on using technology to transform her teaching and give students access to the learning, she empowered... Read More →
In this interactive session, participants will explore how to enhance student engagement through gamification using Canva AI. Teachers will learn how to design and implement game-based learning experiences that align with core content standards across subject areas. Through guided practice and hands-on creation time, participants will develop ready-to-use instructional games that can be immediately integrated into their classrooms.
Fernando Martinez – Digital Learning Coach, Nina Otero Community SchoolI am an educator with 13 years of experience in public education—8 of those years spent in the classroom as a teacher and the last 5 years serving as a Digital Learning Coach. Currently, I support staff and students at Nina Otero Community School. I work to integrate meaningful... Read More →
Hello, my name is Keri Slagoske. I am the Digital Learning Coach at Kearny and Sweeney Elementary Schools. In this role, I support teachers in integrating technology and best practices to enhance student engagement and learning. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education... Read More →
This session is designed for educators of grades 3-5 to explore how Brisk Teaching can be utilized as a powerful ally in supporting multilingual learners. Participants will be given a functional understanding of AI-driven differentiation and time to create resources they can use in their classroom.
I am in my first year as a Digital Learning Coach at Santa Fe Public Schools, where I support educators in integrating technology to create engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Before joining Santa Fe, I taught Math and Science for 8 years and served as a STEM Coordinator... Read More →
Hello, my name is Zelda Sanchez. I’ve been part of Santa Fe Public Schools since 2009. I have taught kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grade. I’m a National Board Certified teacher and am in my first year as a Digital Learning Coach at Amy Biehl and Gonzales Community Schools. I find... Read More →
Transform traditional classroom projects into engaging digital learning experiences in this hands-on workshop designed for 3rd–5th grade teachers. Participants will explore Adobe Express as a creative platform for amplifying student voice, creativity, and content understanding through multimedia projects. Using grade-level standards, teachers will design a ready-to-implement digital project that promotes creativity, collaboration, and meaningful learning. By the end of the session, participants will leave with classroom-ready resources, and a completed project they can use during the upcoming school year. Please bring your laptop.
As a Digital Learning Coach, I love helping teachers bring learning to life through purposeful use of technology. I support the incredible educators at Piñon Elementary and Acequia Madre School, collaborating on lessons that are engaging, creative, and student-focused. With 17 years... Read More →
Hello, my name is Keri Slagoske. I am the Digital Learning Coach at Kearny and Sweeney Elementary Schools. In this role, I support teachers in integrating technology and best practices to enhance student engagement and learning. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education... Read More →
In a world of notifications, fast-paced tech integration, and relentless digital demands, educators are being asked to teach from within systems that often leave their nervous systems overstimulated, dysregulated, and depleted. This session explores how digitally driven classrooms impact educator well-being at a physiological and emotional level, and how we can build more sustainable practices from the inside out.
Blending neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, and Human Sustainability principles, this session will guide participants in identifying how digital workflows, tech tools, and communication platforms contribute to chronic stress patterns. More importantly, it will offer concrete, doable strategies for creating calmer professional ecosystems, including sensory-aware tech routines, nervous system reset rituals, emotionally intelligent scheduling, and mindset shifts around digital urgency.
This session is about reclaiming emotional regulation, focus, and agency in a world that rewards constant connectivity. Educators will leave with actionable strategies and a renewed sense of what it means to teach well in a tech-rich environment.
This session will explore Skill Struck's age-appropriate, engaging, and ethical AI course. For grades 3-5, the Foundations of AI course helps students explore machine learning, data, and ethics while understanding how AI is used in the real world. Students investigate how computers see, hear, and make decisions, and they train simple models using labeled data. Through hands-on activities, students also explore how AI handles ambiguity of language and context to better understand the decision-making process. The course encourages critical thinking about bias and how AI affects their world.
Not all screen time is created equal. As schools and teachers across the country rethink device use and push back on passive tech, Edpuzzle offers a way to use its suite of tools so that students are actually doing something meaningful on their screens.
In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to use the full platform with intention by choosing the right format for the job and embedding purposeful questions that require thinking, not just clicking. We'll explore interactive videos that replace passive viewing, Quizzes that gamify formative assessment without turning it into a points chase, Slides that bring a lecture to life with embedded checks for understanding, Docs that deliver chunked, scaffolded reading with built-in accessibility supports, and Student Projects that shift students from consumers to creators. We'll also cover how to pair Edpuzzle with discussion, off-screen tasks, and small-group instruction, plus how to use real-time data to guide next steps. You'll leave with a ready-to-use lesson and a clear framework for deciding when an Edpuzzle is the right tool for the job—and when to put the screens away entirely.
Sarah Caffee brings 15 years of experience in education to her role as an Edpuzzle trainer. She has taught special education at both the elementary and high school levels, early math and literacy, and 9th grade history. Beyond the classroom, she has served as a high school principal... Read More →
Google Vids is a powerful classroom tool that turns traditional presentations into engaging, visually appealing videos students enjoy creating. Built in the familiar Google Workspace format, it is easy for students—even as early as 3rd grade—to learn and use confidently. In this course, teachers will learn the basics of Google Vids by creating their own 2026–27 school year introduction video while exploring ways students can use video to share learning through creativity, storytelling, and collaboration.
I have worked with the Santa Fe Public Schools in the Technology Department for 30 years, with the last five years focused on my role as a Digital Learning Coach. My work centers on partnering with teachers to explore and implement technology tools that enrich classroom instruction... Read More →
I am a passionate educator and learning coach with 26 years of experience in K–8 teaching and instructional coaching. My heart is in project-based learning, where I strive to foster enduring understanding and spark imagination in every classroom I enter.Driven by a love for data... Read More →
Every student has a story and this session is all about helping them share it. Participants will explore how digital storytelling can bring learning to life while supporting student voice and making thinking visible. You’ll see how this work fits naturally into what you already teach, explore engaging digital tools, and get hands-on time to create your own short project. You’ll leave with practical ideas and strategies you can use right away in your classroom.
Lisa Corrao is a Digital Learning Coach for Santa Fe Public Schools, where she currently supports educators at El Dorado Community School and Salazar Elementary. She brings a rich background in education, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, a Master’s in Library... Read More →
Hello, my name is Zelda Sanchez. I’ve been part of Santa Fe Public Schools since 2009. I have taught kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grade. I’m a National Board Certified teacher and am in my first year as a Digital Learning Coach at Amy Biehl and Gonzales Community Schools. I find... Read More →
