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Kristen Cox

WCPSS

8th Grade Science Teacher

Fuquay Varina, NC

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About me

A passionate science educator proudly recognized as Teacher of the Year, brings a wealth of expertise to her role. A graduate of Virginia Tech, she has not only excelled in her academic pursuits but also contributed significantly to educational development by crafting curriculum for the district and UNC World View. Kristen's teaching philosophy centers on hands-on experiences, igniting a passion for science in her students and fostering a deep understanding of the subject matter.

8:45am EST

⚜️ Opening Session Keynote ⚜️ Ballroom ABAmanda Bickerstaff

10:15am EST

"Jambalya of Skills: Mixing Up Support to Nourish the Growth of Alternatively Licensed Teachers" 302 CKatie Fink • Elizabeth Whittingto Agency Matters: Empowering Students in their Learning Journey 306 AKaitlin Page AI-Powered Engagement: Quick Wins in Differentiation, Gamification, and Fun! 306 CKatie Bogle • Sarah Solomon Building Student AI Literacy: Teaching Critical and Ethical Engagement Ballroom CAmanda Bickerstaff Designing Engaging STEM Experiences Beyond the Classroom 305 AAli Lewis Level Up Student Engagement w/Infinite Campus: LMS & Learning.com Tech Quest 307Brenda Elam-Coney • Veronda Jones Leveling Up Literacy: Power Up Feedback with Artificial Intelligence 301BEirik Berre Limiting learning barriers through scaffolding tech tools 302BKalo Haslem Celebrating Inquiry: Giving Teachers Personalized PD Options Marriott University AErika Akelman Generative A.I. HELPS Marriott Chancellor RoomSid Lathan Positive Interactions with Resilient Students In Poverty Marriot Congressional BJonathan Brooks The Gemini Experience Marriott State Ballroom CBrittany Christian Coaching Carnival: Vibrant Strategies, Dynamic Models, and Digital Tools for Transforming Learning Marriott University BJaclyn Stevens Differentation: Where Small Groups makes Big Differences Sheraton Hanover 3John Nino Kiev Jamiro • Alda Laur Paclauna EdTech for People and the Planet Sheraton Oak Forest BSharonda Eggleton-McNeil Yes, AI CAN support critical thinking in the classroom Marriott State Ballroom AMatt Miller 🧩Solving the Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together Via Computational Thinking Sheraton Governor 1Brian Whitson • Meredith Hill

10:30am EST

A Festival of Many Faces: Exploring My Global Me! Exhibit Hall ADillard Drive Magnet Elementary School

11:15am EST

Catch the Beads of Knowledge: Crafting Microlearning for the Whole Krewe 305BKathryn Bailey EduProtocols and the NC Portrait of a Graduate: Building Future-Ready Learners 302AAlicia Valand • Anamarie Neville Student Engagement in 3D 305ATericia Eller • Iris Ellington The 3 C's of Technology - Consumers, Curators, and Creators 402Tara Bratcher • Heather Kaiser Unlocking Literacy: Leveraging AI to Support the Science of Reading in Secondary Classrooms 306AJason Lineberger • Kendra Cameron Jarvis A "Little" Bit of Research Marriott Chancellor RoomCara Myers • Molly Snow Tough Love- How to Manage Behavior While Building Relationships Marriott State Ballroom E/FErin Leatherman

1:15pm EST

A Teacher's Guide to Infinite Campus Marriott State Ballroom DErin Wolfhope Building Student AI Literacy: Teaching Critical and Ethical Engagement Ballroom CAmanda Bickerstaff Unmasking the Power of On-Demand STEM: Mobile Labs for Middle School Science 302CWill Allred • Kevin Roberts Canva Carnival: Unmasking the Basics Marriott Chancellor RoomKimberly Scott Navigating the Infinite Campus Rollout Marriott State Ballroom ADamien Akelman Carnival of Creativity: Innovative Approaches to Equitable Student Discourse Marriott University CKristin Cox • Callie Cremer The AI Toolox: Best AI Tools for Schools RCC Ballroom AEric Curts The Big Easy of Differentiation Sheraton Hanover 1Taylor Hege • Allyson Medlin Welcome to the Fishbowl Sheraton Hanover 2Courtney Wood

3:15pm EST

Culturally Responsive Teaching and AI Ballroom BDee Lanier Elevate Engagement with SchoolAI: Unleashing Critical Thinking in the Classroom 306BChris Rice Who Says PD Can’t Be a Good Time? Tips for creating and hosting engaging on-site PD for your staff 303Colleen Pinyan A "Little" Bit of Research Marriott State Ballroom ACara Myers • Molly Snow I Am DIFFERENTiation! Marriott Chancellor RoomCaren Long Tanya Robinson-Freeman Unmasking Success: A three tiered approach to Instructional Coaching: Leading, guiding & Empowering Marriott Congressional ATara Rhom • Kelly Grier AI + Creativity = Engagement Sheraton Governor 1Nicole Covington • Shanna Roberts Breakout: Beyond the Box! Marriott University BColleen Graham • Heidi Barber Building Bridges: Teaching Students Effective Communication and Collaboration in the Digital Age Marriott University AJennifer Milton The Art of Inclusive Facilitation Marriott State Ballroom E/FDr. Phil Echols The Mindset Shift: Moving from Instructor to Facilitator with Blended Learning Sheraton Hanover 3Kristine Barberio

4:15pm EST

Carnival Craze: Gamification Strategies to Jazz Up Your Classroom 305AMichelle Barrier • Peighton Watson Celebrating Engagement: Hands-On Strategies for Middle Grades Using Digital Tools 301BSarah Allred Close the GAP = Growth & Progression in STEM and Pseudocode Literacy 307Tara Pierce • Jill Rogers Resource Roundup: Exploring Free Resources using Pecha Kucha 302BJennifer White The One Where They PIVIOT - Real Uses of AI In Your Classroom. 306CCrisianee Berry • Bethann Fine-Cole AI Toolkit for Coaches: Tips to Amplify Your Impact Marriott Chancellor RoomCaitlin Carmendy Erika Akelman Micro-Credentialing: A Bite-Sized Path to Professionalism Marriott State Ballroom AJennifer Graham Ashley McBride

7:30pm EST

🍻TIES TOGETHER 🎉 Ballroom CSponsored by Trafera

8:00am EST

AI Amplified: Channel Your Inner Rockstar with AI in the Classroom 302CDave Hinrichs • Christie Cloud AI Prompt Creation Bootcamp for Teachers 306CAmber Colon • Daisy Barreto Beyond the Beads: A Mardi Gras Guide to Finding Helpful AI Teacher Tools 306BLaura Fogle • Scott Summers Bonding the New Science Standards and Resources 305BBeth Washle STEM on Parade: Bringing STEM to Every Content Area 303Ali Lewis • Rebecca Burris AIn’t No Mountain High Enough: Climbing to Educational Excellence with AI Marriott State Ballroom ATheresa Hamm Cultivating Creators: Elevating Your Lessons & Projects Sheraton Oak Forest AJen Hall Instructional Coach Mini Academy Marriott University BNathan Wells Let the Good Times Roll with Student Accountability! Marriott University AJoshua Seabolt

9:00am EST

Amplifying Student Voice in Digital Discussions 402Kelli Holden • Jessica Smith Help! My Teacher Dendrites Are Exhausted and Shrinking 305AKitty Tripp Making DigCit Big Easy for Secondary 305BKristy Sartain STEM Essentials: Laying the Groundwork for Classroom Success 304Julie Carson • Courtney Kerchner What Would Dolly Do? 301AJohnathan Smith • Kristi Miller AI as a Catalyst for Educational Change: Transforming Classrooms and Minds Marriot Congressional BTerri Hall Marty Sharpe Teachers as Leaders: Helping others to lead Marriott Chancellor RoomMcDowell County Schools

9:45am EST

Bringing Digital PD to Life to Increase Learner Agency Sheraton Oak Forest BAmy Ernenwein Empowering Teacher Leaders with Generative AI: Enhancing Digital Competence for Student Success AKA Sheraton Governor 2Sid Lathan From Data to Done: Automating Your Classroom with ChatGPT & Google Sheets Sheraton Oak Forest ALauren Boucher The Future of Teaching: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Classroom Assignments Sheraton Hanover 2Talia Cotton • Kenya Lawrence Using GenAI tools to develop POG durable skills Sheraton Hanover 3Brooke Johnson • Andrew Voss

10:30am EST

Curipod: Engage, Innovate, Succeed with AI 306CTammy Padgett • Megan Mayo Engage, Enrich, Empower: Merging Robotics and Digital Tools with Literacy Instruction 305BAlicia LaDow • Cameron Weaver The Coaching Café: Integrating Digital Skills Across the Curriculum - One District's Special Brew 307Nicholas Westveer • Ana Neville Thriving Educators: Unlocking Well-Being for Personal and Professional Success 301AMichelle Pierce

11:30am EST

AI-Enhanced Learning Across Disciplines: Engagement and Critical Thinking in Secondary Classrooms 301AStacy Lovdahl • Jessica Esposito Engagement Smackdown: Putting Students in the Ring of Active Learning 302CCaitlin Carmendy • Anne Allen The Science House Presents - Masquerade of Numbers: Unveiling Data Stories in Carnival Colors 305BMarsha Sirkin Unlocking Student Potential with Lucid: A Dynamic Approach to Classroom Engagement 402Lisa Johnson Collaboration Carnival: Driving K-12 Innovation Forward Marriott Congressional APam Batchelor • Natalie Mercer Keeping New Teachers in the Mardi Gras Parade Marriott Chancellor RoomSherry Wiese Reclaiming Your Time: How to Use MagicSchool to Increase Your Effectiveness Sheraton Hanover 2Ashley Haynes Revolutionize Standards Alignment: Using AI and Depth of Knowledge for Classroom Innovation Sheraton Oak Forest ALauren Boucher

12:30pm EST

Breaking Free from the "Real School" Mold in Instructional Innovation 303Enrique Cachafeiro Carnival of Connections: Celebrating Blended Learning Success 304Jerri Sydes • Melinda Moody Engage with Literacy EduProtocols! 307Lauren Brandenburg • Dawn Stokes Grady Wellness in a Click: The Digital Literacy Connection 301AEstelle Stokes Bowden