Gulf Regional Innovative Teaching Conference

10:00am CDT

Protecting Future Generations by Empowering Today’s Generation...Crisis Resolution & Crisis Management for our youth in the social media space

Social media has become a ubiquitous part of our lives. It has transformed the way we interact and communicate with each other. However, it has also created a new set of challenges, especially for our youth. The rapid growth of social media has resulted in an increase in cyberbullying, online harassment, and exposure to inappropriate content. Social media giants have done very little to protect our children. As parents and educators we struggle in this space daily. What if we gave them the skills they need to confidently navigate these issues? What if we can meet them where they are...armed with the knowledge of the space they are sitting in? In understanding the landscape of their social media lives we can have more intentional, youth led conversations which can lead to empowerment when navigating online safely.
In this conference we will discuss what the current landscape looks like, the challenges our youth face...and how we can help support them by teaching crisis management and resolution skills. We will then take a look at what these skills... coupled with encouraging positive online behavior, as well as helping them to build a healthy relationship with social media...how this can and will help to protect them in the online space. We can help protect future generations mis-steps by supporting and educating todays generation with the skills that will serve them... not just as youth... but as they grow into adulthood.

Presenters

Kristi Bush

Owner, KNB Communications

Kristi Bush serves as a national education consultant and social media safety advocate. She is a licensed social worker with greater than 20 years of clinical practice and health care experience. She attended Troy and Auburn University where she studied social work and counseling... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 95

10:00am CDT

What's the Tea? Classroom Management Built on Positive Relationships

This session will provide strategies to improve classroom management by building positive relationships with students. It will also offer a chance to collaborate with colleagues on what's working and what's not. This session is meant to be discussion-based, interactive.

Presenters

LaShanda Renee Richardson

Teacher, Bay Minette Middle

Monday July 17, 2023 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Session Type Community Building

12:00pm CDT

Be Goldilocks! Make Your Climate and Culture "Just Right"!

Building climate and culture in your school and classroom begins BEFORE students even walk in the door. Plan ahead, follow through, and make adjustments as needed. Climate and culture matter. YOU set the "thermostat".

Presenters

Becki Ducote

Principal, Summerdale

Hi! My name is Becki Ducote, Summerdale School Principal. I began my career as an educator in 1991. Thirty-two years has certainly taught me how to work hard and be the best "me" I can be. Education has changed a lot. Change is the only thing that is constant. It's important to embrace... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 267

Level All Teachers, Administrators
Session Type Community Engagement, Community Building

12:00pm CDT

Get Group-y with It

Collaboration and community building is an important part of the classroom, but grouping students can be a headache. From quick strategies that require little to no planning to digital resources and everything in between, we will have you confident for the new school year. Beyond just moving the students into groups, we will also help you to build community, which will reinforce strong and positive collaboration.

Presenters

Melissa Sessions

Teacher, Daphne Middle School

Brittany Antinarella

Teacher, Daphne East Elementary

I am a Project Jubilee teacher at Daphne East Elementary, after spending 9 years at Daphne Middle teaching everything from Career Tech to Social Studies to Gifted Enrichment. I love making things pretty, traveling, my planner, yoga, spending time with my family and friends, reading... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 3

Level All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Session Type Community Building, Data, eMINTS, Leadership

12:00pm CDT

Learning Tricks About Google Slides While We Play Karaoke!

Want to pick up some strategies that will help you understand Google Slides better? Want to play a game? Attend this session where we will play a fun karaoke game using Google Slides and practice these skills together! bit.ly/google-karaoke

Presenters

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Haylee Anderson

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS National Center

Haylee Anderson is currently an instructional specialist with eMINTS National Center. She has previously been a high school English and Spanish and a middle school ELA educator in Missouri. Her family is the most important thing in the world to her. She lives in Southwest Missouri... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 92

Level All Teachers, Librarians, Special Education
Session Type Chromebook, Community Building, Technology

1:00pm CDT

AI Is Here to Stay....What Do We Do Now?

AI...specifically CHAT GPT....and the new My AI for Snap has become an incredibly hot topic recently. While AI has been around for awhile, we are now seeing it show up everywhere...from social media apps to the work our kids are turning in at school. Educators are now faced with the task of navigating work that may not be created organically by the student. We are also faced with the reality that our children are in an incredibly new space...that is making it difficult for them to recognize the difference between tech and human interaction...or information. All of these new challenges bring about new questions...that will be asked and discussed in this session. The goal of the session is to educate attendees on the new information surrounding AI, how it will effect their classroom dynamic, how it will effect our children, and what our role is when it comes to educating and protecting students in this space.

Presenters

Kristi Bush

Owner, KNB Communications

Monday July 17, 2023 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 93

1:00pm CDT

Help Your Students with Visual Literacy: 4 Ways to Enhance Photography in the Classroom

Let's use free photo editing resources and learn the 4 digital photo enhancement tricks that will allow your students to gain amazing skills when communicating their ideas using images. We will take a photo, make adjustments and then create a photo gallery to share with all session attendees. Learning, editing, enjoying! (No previous experience required:)

https://bit.ly/photos-4steps

Presenters

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Nikki Schwartz

Instructional Coach, eMINTS National Center

Nikki Schwartz is an Educational Program Coordinator for eMINTS National Center. Nikki started her career in education in 2006 as an eMINTS teacher in 3rd grade. Through her time in education, she worked as a 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teacher. After receiving her Masters in Educational... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 92

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Session Type Chromebook, Community Building, Digital Citizenship, eMINTS, Technology

1:00pm CDT

Make Mental Math Fun!

Using Number Talks as a math warm-up to promote number sense using mental math for grades 3-5. I will also share how to integrate your fluency kits that you will be receiving from the district. You will receive valuable resources and door prizes will be given away after the presentation.

Presenters

Cynthia Griffin

4th Grade Teacher, Pine Grove School

I have been teaching for 18 yrs. I am teaching 4th grade in a self-contained classroom at Pine Grove Elementary. I am a member of our Math OGAP PLT, AMSTI Foundation/Content Coaching Community.

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Monday July 17, 2023 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 5

Level Elementary Teachers
Session Type Community Building, Differentiation, eMINTS, Math

2:00pm CDT

Starting out with STEAM

STEAM learning can happen in every grade, class, and subject. Get started with how to plan and implement STEAM activities in your classroom or library to engage and challenge students. This is a beginner course for those who have not yet tried STEAM in their classroom or library.

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Consulting Teacher, Central Office Staff

Hi! I'm Allie and I'm a Consulting Teacher with the Ed Tech Department. Some of you may have cursed my name while attempting to finish some of our FLEX PD (totally understandable). This was my 8th year in Baldwin County and my 13th in education. I previously worked as a Teacher Consultant... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 16

Level All Teachers, Librarians
Session Type Arts, Assessment, Community Building, Math, Reading, Science, STEM/STEAM, Technology

2:00pm CDT

TIE-DYE and STEAM: a perfectly colorful combination!

Tie-Dye is a fun and exciting way to teach your students that science, math, and the arts are a perfect combination for creativity! BUT does the thought of 25 energetic bodies and colorful dyes flying across the room scare you a bit? Then this PD is for you! After attending this colorful workshop, you will be an expert at tie-dye and the coolest teacher at the school!
Tie -Dye is also a great project for faculty team-building or even a whole school event!!!

Presenters

Joyce Garrison

Teacher, Rosinton School

Hello! This will be my THIRD year to present at GRITC.I graduated with my bachelors of fine art and master's of education from the University of Montevallo, which is located in Montevallo, AL.I am married and we live in Loxley. I have been teaching elementary art for 11 years and... Read More →

Amy Plunkett

Fine Arts Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Monday July 17, 2023 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Level All Teachers
Session Type Arts, Community Building, Community Engagement, Makerspace, Science, STEM/STEAM

9:00am CDT

5 Ways to Enhance Your Classroom's Community

Ever struggle with how to build a community of learners? Come learn 5 activities and tips that will build those positive classroom relationships!

bit.ly/5help-learners

Presenters

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Tuesday July 18, 2023 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 92

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Special Education
Session Type Community Building, eMINTS, Health/ Wellness, Technology

9:00am CDT

Break-a-Leg and Breakout!

Breakout EDU takes the fun of an escape room and brings it into the classroom, and now students can even create their own digital Breakout EDU games! In this hands-on session, we will explore how easy it is to get your students started making their own games. Game On!

Presenters

Brad Osborne

Teacher, Belforest Elementary

Jessie Holder

Teacher-6th, Loxley Elementary

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Tuesday July 18, 2023 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 20

Level All Teachers, Librarians
Session Type Arts, Assessment, Chromebook, Community Building, Community Engagement, Technology

9:00am CDT

Superintendent's Round Table

Mr. Tyler would like to engage with his community of educators in a round table discussion for the betterment of our district. Got questions or suggestions? Let's chat!

Presenters

Eddie Tyler

Superintendent, Baldwin County Public Schools

Tuesday July 18, 2023 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Library

Level All Teachers, Central Office, Administrators
Session Type Administrators, Community Building, Community Engagement, Leadership, Professionalism

9:00am CDT

The Pre-K Way Co-Lab

This session will be a collaborative sharing of ideas for lead and auxiliary teachers. We will focus on Conscious Discipline, small group ideas, GOLD, music and movement.

Presenters

Ede Wortham

OSR Coach, DECE

Alison Ray

PreK Consulting Teacher, Central Office Staff

Tuesday July 18, 2023 9:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 253

Level Elementary Teachers
Session Type Assessment, Community Building, Differentiation

10:00am CDT

Protecting Future Generations by Empowering Today’s Generation...Crisis Resolution & Crisis Management for our youth in the social media space

Presenters

Kristi Bush

Owner, KNB Communications

Tuesday July 18, 2023 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 96

11:00am CDT

Baldwin Prep--Putting a "PREP" in Student's Steps Towards Their Future

Overview of Baldwin County's new Career and Technical Education Comprehensive High School.

Presenters

Tony Rogers

Assistant Principal, Baldwin County BOE

Adam Sealy

Principal, South Baldwin Ctr for Tech

Tuesday July 18, 2023 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 19

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Special Education
Session Type Community Building, Community Engagement

11:00am CDT

From Present to Engagement

Introvert? Extrovert? These types of students make up our classrooms, and they each learn differently. How might knowing students' personalities help move them from being present to truly engaged?

Presenters

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Tuesday July 18, 2023 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 269

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Special Education
Session Type Community Building, Differentiation

11:00am CDT

Learning Tricks About Google Slides While We Play Karaoke!

Presenters

Haylee Anderson

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS National Center

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Tuesday July 18, 2023 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 92

Level All Teachers, Librarians, Special Education
Session Type Chromebook, Community Building, Technology

12:00pm CDT

Establishing Best Practices for PLC's

Join us in this session to learn about Professional Learning Communities (PLC's). We will discuss the various role's and responsibilities of PLC's members and the process of establishing effective PLC's. We will explore ways that PLC's can analyze data and how to use the data to drive decisions. We will share PLC Google Forms templates that can be used to document your PLC's.

Presenters

Roma Kerby

Curriculum Leader, Robertsdale High School

Annie Freeman

Math Teacher, Robertsdale High School

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Tuesday July 18, 2023 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 91

Level Administrators, Central Office, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Special Education
Session Type Assessment, Community Building, Data, Differentiation, ELA, ELL, Leadership, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

1:00pm CDT

5 Ways to Get Students Involved as a Community of Learners

We understand the importance of creating a learning environment where students feel empowered to participate and learn from one another. In this session, we will explore five practical strategies to help teachers engage students as a community of learners, fostering collaboration and mutual support in the classroom.

Presenters

Nikki Schwartz

Instructional Coach, eMINTS National Center

Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 91

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Session Type Community Building, eMINTS

1:00pm CDT

One Day, Fun Day: Creative Classroom Transformations

Classroom transformations might be just the thing to flip that oh-so important lesson into an unforgettable learning experience! In this session, you will learn how to plan and implement simple classroom transformations that both engage your students and achieve the learning outcomes you need. Bonus: You will also learn how to build your own classroom transformation kits and discuss grant writing ideas!

Presenters

Jaime Tillman

teacher, Daphne Middle School

Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 254

Level Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Session Type Assessment, Community Building

1:00pm CDT

Relax and Chill

Come-in, kick-back, and join us in relaxing and embracing the calm. We will begin with a breathing exercise to relax the mind followed by some chair yoga to relax the body. We will then engage in reflective practice, considering key conference take aways. Finally, we will engage in activities to reengage the mind, reenergize the body and reinvigorate the soul.

Presenters

Jen Foster

Instructional/Technology Coach, eMINTS National Center

Jen Foster has been harnessing the power of technology to support instruction for more than 16 years. Over the last 10 years, Jen has provided professional development to a wide variety of educators, school administrators, instructional coaches, etc. to enhance and grow their tech... Read More →

Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 92

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle Teachers, High Teachers, Career Tech Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars
Session Type Community Building, eMINTS, Health/ Wellness

1:00pm CDT

MOVE! The Mind, Body and Spirit MOVE Rewirement Revolution

MOVE AFFIRMATIONS

Our affirmations are our guiding principles.

1. MOVE your mindset.

2. MOVE your body.

3. MOVE your soul.

Finding your rhythm is an important part of life.

Finding your groove is an important part of life.

Finding you is an important part of life.

Have you found these yet?

Join us in class. Come to have fun and learn in a short session how to change your mindset, change your attitude, change your body, change your soul, change your spirit in a few seconds.

It can be done. It's up to you to make the choice.

Presenters

Sher Graham

CEO/VP Behavioral Health Communications/MOVE, OneStop Business Institute, Inc.

The MOVE Rewirement Revolution is a tactical fun strategic activity that I designed along my journey to becoming the authentic ME. As a human who has worn many hats in 52 years of entrepreneurship, I was moved to use the OAR methodology that creates success for my clients, both in... Read More →

Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 253

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars
Session Type Community Building, Continuing Education, Health/ Wellness, Leadership

2:00pm CDT

AI Is Here to Stay....What Do We Do Now?

Presenters

Kristi Bush

Owner, KNB Communications

Tuesday July 18, 2023 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 93

2:00pm CDT

Strong Relationships = Powerful Learning

In this age of technology, relationship building is more important than ever! This session is perfect for teachers at all levels, giving you everything you need to build strong, respectful relationships with students of all ages. Not only will your students feel like they can approach you with anything, but strong teacher-student relationships have also been shown to lead to higher academic achievement for students. Build a classroom environment where every student can thrive today! Session Presentation: bit.ly/StrongAndPowerful

Presenters

Nikki Schwartz

Instructional Coach, eMINTS National Center

Haylee Anderson

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS National Center

Tuesday July 18, 2023 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 92

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Session Type Community Building, Community Engagement, Health/ Wellness

2:00pm CDT

TIE-DYE and STEAM: a perfectly colorful combination!

Presenters

Joyce Garrison

Teacher, Rosinton School

Amy Plunkett

Fine Arts Supervisor, Central Office Staff

Tuesday July 18, 2023 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

Level All Teachers
Session Type Arts, Community Building, Community Engagement, Makerspace, Science, STEM/STEAM

9:00am CDT

Co-teaching in the Secondary Classroom: Two Heads are Better Than One!

This session will offer ways to develop co-teaching in the secondary classroom between general education teachers and inclusion teachers. Co-teaching focuses on establishing trust, community, increasing engagement, and implementing data-driven decisions.

Presenters

Nancy Caruthers

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Carol Perez-Turner

Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Wednesday July 19, 2023 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 4

Level High Teachers, Special Education
Session Type Assessment, Community Building, Community Engagement, Data, Differentiation, Secondary Day of Literacy, Technology

10:00am CDT

5 Ways to Enhance Your Classroom's Community

Ever struggle with how to build a community of learners? Come learn 5 activities and tips that will build those positive classroom relationships!

Presenters

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Wednesday July 19, 2023 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 92

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Special Education
Session Type Community Building, eMINTS, Health/ Wellness, Technology

10:00am CDT

Make a Break(out) for it!

This session will walk you through the process of creating your own BreakoutEDU activities. Digital and physical materials will be reviewed. Learn how to create your own games to even better fit with what you're doing in your classroom or library!

Presenters

Allie Schultze

Consulting Teacher, Central Office Staff

Wednesday July 19, 2023 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 16

Level All Teachers, Librarians
Session Type Arts, Assessment, Community Building, Differentiation, ELA, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Technology

10:00am CDT

Relationships Before Rigor: How Building Community in Your Classroom Makes Rigor Possible

In this class, we will be talking about the value of building community in the classroom and providing teachers with proven strategies that can be incorporated on the first day of school and reinforced throughout the year.

Presenters

Megan Foy

English Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Lauren Latham

Secondary ELA Teacher, Robertsdale High School

Wednesday July 19, 2023 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 5

Level Middle Teachers, High Teachers
Session Type Community Building, Community Engagement, eMINTS, Secondary Day of Literacy

11:00am CDT

Help Your Students with Visual Literacy: 4 Ways to Enhance Photography in the Classroom

Presenters

Doug Caldwell

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS

Inspiring education with digital learning!

Nikki Schwartz

Instructional Coach, eMINTS National Center

Wednesday July 19, 2023 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 92

Level All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education
Session Type Chromebook, Community Building, Digital Citizenship, eMINTS, Technology

12:00pm CDT

I Teach, You Teach, We Teach Co-Teaching Models and Push-In Services

Co-teaching is a collaborative approach to instruction in which two teachers, typically a general education teacher and a special education teacher, work together to plan and then implement instruction for a class that includes students with disabilities. This session will explore 6 Co-teaching models, advantages and disadvantages for each model and how specially designed instruction can be provided in the general education setting using these models.

Presenters

Angela Palumbo

Resource Consultant, Central Office Staff

Shannon Park

Resource Consultant, Central Office Staff

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Wednesday July 19, 2023 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 268

Level All Teachers, Special Education
Session Type Community Building, Continuing Education, Differentiation

12:00pm CDT

Problem-based Learning: What to Expect, How to Plan, & How to Implement

In this session, participants will gain skills and resources about how to develop an authentic problem-based scenario and walk their students through the process of implementing a PBL in their classroom.This session is sure to be a highly engaging and informative event!
In this learning event, participants will walk away understanding prosocial education and why it is desperately important now more than ever, and they will obtain five practical and easy-to-implement strategies for designing and building a prosocial learning environment. bit.ly/eMINTS-ProblemBasedLearning

Presenters

Nikki Schwartz

Instructional Coach, eMINTS National Center

Haylee Anderson

Instructional Specialist, eMINTS National Center

Wednesday July 19, 2023 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 92

Level Administrators, All Teachers, Counselors, Special Education
Session Type Community Building, Community Engagement, eMINTS

12:00pm CDT

MOVE! The Mind, Body and Spirit MOVE Rewirement Revolution

The MOVE Rewirement Revolution is a fun environment that inspires attendees to #ChooseYOU as your #1 priority. Each person is the Chief Energy Officer of your own life journey. Through an observational self-assessment and play, you will learn how to choose boundaries, respond/react/behave when opportunities, obstacles and challenges appear in your path and create a micro-step self-care plan to instill happiness and peace within your heart and environment. You will learn about optional choice you have known as "The Staying Stressed" concept and its Pledge of Allegiance! Come open to learning the OAR solution to MOVE!
MOVE AFFIRMATIONSOur affirmations are our guiding principles.1. MOVE your mindset.
2. MOVE your body.3. MOVE your soul.
Finding your rhythm is an important part of life.
Finding your groove is an important part of life.Finding you is an important part of life.Have you found these yet?
Join us in class. Come to have fun and learn in a short session how to change your mindset, change your attitude, change your body, change your soul, change your spirit in a few seconds.
It can be done. It's up to you to make the choice.

Presenters

Sher Graham

CEO/VP Behavioral Health Communications/MOVE, OneStop Business Institute, Inc.

Wednesday July 19, 2023 12:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 253

Level Administrators, Central Office, All Teachers, Counselors, Librarians, Special Education, Registrars
Session Type Community Building, Continuing Education, Health/ Wellness, Leadership

1:00pm CDT

Holiday Hype in the Secondary Classroom

Why should only elementary students only get to experience the joy of holidays in so many fun ways? Join me to learn more about how to add holiday hype to your secondary classrooms while incorporating your subject content!

Presenters