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NCED Connect Symposium 2025
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Thursday, January 23
 

9:00am EST

Beyond the Jean Pass: Building a Positive Culture with Authentic Support LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am EST
This workshop will explore meaningful ways to recognize and support your team, creating a positive and encouraging work culture that feels sincere and grounded. Participants will discover strategies to authentically value and acknowledge staff members, ensuring they feel genuinely appreciated, even during challenging times. Through discussions, real-life examples, and interactive activities, attendees will learn how to communicate appreciation effectively, address concerns thoughtfully, and create a balanced approach to workplace positivity. By the end of the session, you’ll have practical tools to boost morale, strengthen team connections, and foster an environment where each staff member feels respected, valued, and supported for their unique contributions.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Pennica

Heather Pennica

Home Base Section Chief, NCDPI
Heather Pennica recently became the Home Base Section Chief for the NC Dept of Public Instruction after serving as the Executive Director of Tech & Media for Wilson County Schools, NC. She has been in education for over 20 years with varied experiences preK-12 working as a teacher... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am EST
Room 60 - Pebble Beach (Level 3)

11:00am EST

Maximizing Impact: High-Yield Instructional Strategies for the Modern Library LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Discover how to transform your library into an engaging hub of learning with high-yield instructional strategies. This session will explore research proven strategies and how they can be adapted for library settings to enhance student engagement and academic success. Participants will gain practical resources and engage in activities to apply these strategies to their own library lessons. Perfect for library leaders looking to align their practices with ISTE standards and support core curricula.
Speakers
avatar for Sabrina Steigelman

Sabrina Steigelman

E-Rate Coordinator, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Sabrina Steigelman is a State E-Rate Coordinator at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. With a background in education, she holds a B.S. in History from Methodist University, a Master of Library Science from East Carolina University, and a Master of School Administration... Read More →
avatar for Heather Pennica

Heather Pennica

Home Base Section Chief, NCDPI
Heather Pennica recently became the Home Base Section Chief for the NC Dept of Public Instruction after serving as the Executive Director of Tech & Media for Wilson County Schools, NC. She has been in education for over 20 years with varied experiences preK-12 working as a teacher... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EST
Room 60 - Pebble Beach (Level 3)

2:00pm EST

Level Up Learning: Supercharge Lessons with AI and ISTE Standards LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Discover how easy it is to enhance your existing lessons with AI tools while aligning with ISTE standards—and get access to exclusive resources to help you take your curriculum to the next level. In this interactive session, you’ll explore practical strategies for integrating digital citizenship, creativity, and research skills into your lessons using AI. Participants will leave equipped with new tools, templates, and ready-to-use ideas to supercharge their teaching and engage students like never before.
Speakers
avatar for Sabrina Steigelman

Sabrina Steigelman

E-Rate Coordinator, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Sabrina Steigelman is a State E-Rate Coordinator at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. With a background in education, she holds a B.S. in History from Methodist University, a Master of Library Science from East Carolina University, and a Master of School Administration... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 60 - Pebble Beach (Level 3)

3:00pm EST

Level Up Learning: Supercharge Lessons with AI and ISTE Standards LIMITED
Thursday January 23, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Discover how easy it is to enhance your existing lessons with AI tools while aligning with ISTE standards—and get access to exclusive resources to help you take your curriculum to the next level. In this interactive session, you’ll explore practical strategies for integrating digital citizenship, creativity, and research skills into your lessons using AI. Participants will leave equipped with new tools, templates, and ready-to-use ideas to supercharge their teaching and engage students like never before.
Speakers
avatar for Sabrina Steigelman

Sabrina Steigelman

E-Rate Coordinator, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Sabrina Steigelman is a State E-Rate Coordinator at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. With a background in education, she holds a B.S. in History from Methodist University, a Master of Library Science from East Carolina University, and a Master of School Administration... Read More →
Thursday January 23, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 60 - Pebble Beach (Level 3)
 
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