Snag your ticket to join us at the Education Event of the Summer on July 16-17!
Snag your ticket to join us at the Education Event of the Summer on July 16-17!
Join us at the Education Event of the Summer and get our PreK-5th Summer Review Packets FREE! But hurry, ends in...
Join us at the Education Event of the Summer and get our PreK-5th Summer Review Packets FREE! But hurry, ends in...
Snag your ticket to Educate & Rejuvenate for less than a latte!
Snag your ticket to the education event of the summer for less than a latte!
Snag your ticket to the education event of the summer for less than a latte!
Join thousands of educators right in our mobile app on July 15-16, 2025 for expert-led PD, life-changing coaching, and engaging classroom resources—all designed to fuel your teaching and well-being. Walk away inspired, energized, and ready to thrive, with a supportive community of educators who truly understand you.
Get your ticket (at early-bird pricing PLUS fun bonuses) and invest in yourself—you deserve it!
"I have teared up, came to realization, and honestly got my fire coming back 🔥 You and your team have truly created an experience that so many teachers have needed and wanted!"
"I was looking for a teacher conference that would be uplifting and educating and you and your team have exceeded my expectations! Thank you!"
"You and your team have put together the ABSOLUTE BEST PD I have attended in 21 years of teaching. So much available on so many necessary topics for teachers. Thank you so much!"
Educate and Rejuvenate is the LIVE virtual conference for Pre-K through 6th-grade teachers and homeschool parents to work smarter (not harder) and live their best lives.
You’ll soak up a wide variety of inspiration, unique teaching tips, innovative educational strategies, and mindset hacks from seasoned teachers, children’s book authors, professional motivational speakers, homeschool moms, and life coaches… all from the comfort of your home!
Educate and Rejuvenate is the LIVE virtual conference for Pre-K through 6th-grade teachers and homeschool parents to work smarter (not harder) and live their best lives.
You’ll soak up a wide variety of inspiration, unique teaching tips, innovative educational strategies, and mindset hacks from seasoned teachers, children’s book authors, professional motivational speakers, homeschool moms, and life coaches… all from the comfort of your home!
You’ll immediately unlock a $20 bonus credit when you purchase a ticket to Educate & Rejuvenate Summer 2025. You can use this credit to purchase resources from our PreK-6th resource shop.
Here are some of our favorite resources you could purchase with your credit:
OR better yet, use your credit on your first month of the Educate & Rejuvenate Club, and get access to multiple resource downloads per month PLUS free weekly life coaching and full access to our mobile app.
Our beloved teacher planner is unlike any other teacher planner in that it includes our science-backed 5-step coaching model!
Keep not only your school days and tasks organized, but also get clear on your ideal work-life balance, set goals, and create the ideal teacher life you desire with the Teacher Planner as your guide!
This week only, you can get a FREE ticket for a friend when you purchase a ticket for yourself. This is one of our most-loved bonuses we offer for the event because everything is better with friends!
Did you know kids lose an average of 2 months of learning over the summer? Source: The National Summer Learning Association.
Whether you’re a teacher who wants to help students avoid the summer slump or a parent who just wants some fun, yet standards-aligned educational summer learning activities to do with your kids… we have you covered!
This summer review resource includes comprehensive summer learning activities for pre-k through 5th grades that are print-and-go, standards-aligned, and created by a team of licensed teachers, so you can rest easy knowing that your kids will be caught up in school.
Session Title – Teacher Tired: Finding the Magic in the Midst of Chaos
Anna Kowal currently teaches middle school reading and has been teaching in Title I schools for a decade. She brings humor and heart to the world of education. With years of experience in the classroom, Anna understands the challenges educators face-burnout, student engagement, and ever-changing expectations-and turns them into moments of laughter, inspiration, and renewed passion.
Session Title – Coming Soon
Kelsey is a former teacher, current homeschool mom to 3 kids, Founder of Educate & Rejuvenate, Certified Life Coach from The Life Coach School and author of the book, Educate & Rejuvenate.
She is a huge “Swiftie” and can always be found listening to a Taylor Swift song with a Coke Zero in hand (that is, if she’s not listening to her favorite podcast or an audiobook!)
Kelsey and her team have helped thousands of educators cut down planning time and balance the many roles in their lives with their teacher life coaching program, Educate & Rejuvenate Club, Educate & Rejuvenate App, Educate & Rejuvenate conferences, time-saving resources, and Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast.
We’ll shake off the stress of the year with workouts each morning led by certified dance and BUTI yoga instructor, Madeleine Buckwalter. Madeleine will do a dance cardio workout one day and a yoga workout the other day, and she is looking forward to helping you reset and align this summer. Replays of each workout will be loaded into the Educate & Rejuvenate App.
MEET OUR INSPIRING SPEAKERS:
We’ve gathered an amazing lineup of speakers ready to inspire, encourage, and uplift you, plus a roster of top educators, authors, and coaches who bring practical, actionable tips you can use in the classroom and beyond.
We’re doing something new this year and having even more LIVE sessions… We have an incredible roundup of prerecorded sessions plus LIVE roundtables with our speakers and live sessions with teacher goals authors!
We’re doing something new this year and having even more LIVE sessions… We have an incredible roundup of prerecorded sessions plus LIVE roundtables with our speakers and live sessions with teacher goals authors!
Leslie is an Award-Winning International Standup Comedian, Teacher, Speaker & PD Presenter. She brings comedy, encouragement & professional development sessions to stages, conferences & social media worldwide. Her videos have brought laughter to millions across her social media platforms, which prompted an article about her in The Washington Post.
Leslie Rob travels all over the country and abroad. She’s been seen on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Teachers Do Standup Tour, The Unknown Tour, Spirit FM’s Night of Love & Laughter, ABC’s The Tamron Hall Show, Dry Bar Comedy, Teachers Off Duty Podcast as well as solo performances. Leslie Rob has also interviewed celebrity guests, like Melissa Joan Hart, for the LA Cancer Support Program. Her most recent accomplishment was being featured on ABC’s Good Morning America.
Session Title: Bridging the Gap between Teacher & Student
Leslie Rob is an award-winning comedian, teacher, and speaker known for blending comedy with professional development. Her viral videos have brought laughter to millions, earning her features in The Washington Post and on ABC’s Good Morning America. Leslie has performed on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Dry Bar Comedy, and The Tamron Hall Show, and she continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
Session Info: Bridging the Gap between Teacher & Student
Kelsey Sorenson is a former third-grade teacher and substitute teacher turned homeschool mom, certified life coach, and author. As the founder of Educate & Rejuvenate, her work has been spotlighted on platforms like We Are Teachers, Teachers Pay Teachers, Show Up For Teachers, Teach Your Heart Out, and The Deseret News.
Kelsey and her team have empowered hundreds of thousands of educators to streamline their planning, find balance in their multifaceted lives, and reignite their passion for teaching through her Educate & Rejuvenate Club, Educate & Rejuvenate Conferences, time-saving resources, and her Amazon #1 Bestseller, Educate & Rejuvenate: A 3-Step Guide to Revitalize Your Teaching, Renew Your Spirit, and Reignite Your Passion for Life. She also hosts Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast.
Session Info: Multiple NEW live & pre-recorded sessions throughout the conference!
Kelsey Sorenson, a former teacher and certified life coach, is the founder of Educate & Rejuvenate and author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller Educate & Rejuvenate. Through her club, conferences, and resources, Kelsey has helped thousands of educators streamline planning, find balance, and reignite their passion for teaching. She also hosts Educate & Rejuvenate: The Podcast.
Session info: Multiple NEW live & prerecorded sessions for this event!
Kamee Bisson is a certified Life & Wellness Coach and a mom of 4 (ages 3, 5, 7, and 9). She is very passionate about health and wellness and loves helping her clients achieve their goals. She also enjoys taking naps, hiking, reading, and visiting with friends.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Kamee Bisson
Session Title: Coming Soon
Ashleigh Smith
Teresa Kwant is a passionate educator and curriculum designer with over 12 years of experience creating engaging resources for teachers and students. A former elementary school teacher with a technology endorsement and a graduate of the University of Utah, Teresa has transitioned into an entrepreneurial role, creating classroom materials and guiding teachers and TPT sellers in developing successful educational products. With a deep love for gamified learning, Teresa specializes in crafting game-based, interactive lessons for upper elementary students, helping educators make learning fun and impactful. She is also a sought-after speaker, having presented at multiple TPT Forward conferences and virtual summits, where she shares innovative strategies for using technology and tools like Canva in the classroom.
Session Title: Math Made Interactive with Canva
Teresa Kwant
Aja McNair, founder of Everything Aja LLC, empowers the next generation both academically and spiritually. As an Educational Consultant, speaker, author, and spiritual guide, she supports educators and homeschool parents with tools for literacy and personal growth. With over a decade in education, Aja helps children thrive—especially struggling readers in grades 2–5—while guiding adults to blend biblical values with everyday learning.
Session Title: Raising Confident Readers: Helping Your Child Master the Alphabet & Blends with Confidence Description
Aja McNair
Session Title: Fostering Thinking Readers
Ciera Harris
Chrissy Nichols is a life & executive function coach for anyone who wants to get IT done. Chrissy works one-on-one with teachers to help them in three main areas: time management, body balance, and relationships. Chrissy helps teachers find the joy in teaching again and get back to feeling like the best version of themselves.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Chrissy Nichols
Michelle Vazquez is an award-winning special education teacher with 16 years of experience in Southern California schools. With degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Deaf Studies, she brings a deep passion for inclusive education. As District Teacher of the Year and host of the top-ranked Stepping Into Special Education podcast, Michelle empowers educators with real-life strategies to thrive. Outside of teaching, she loves Disneyland days with her husband and two boys.
Session Title: Get IEP Ready: A Step-by-Step Guide for Special Education Teachers
Michelle Vazquez
Francini Estes is a certified life coach, foster-adoptive mom of four, and the founder of Mom Mental Gym. Her passion? Supporting moms and teachers, especially those with neurodivergent children and challenging behavior.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Francini Estes
Khristen Massic, M.Ed., believes simplifying your teaching systems is the key to reclaiming your time and energy. She’s the go-to mentor for multi-prep teachers drowning in endless planning, grading, and decision fatigue. With over a decade of experience as a high school engineering teacher, a former middle school assistant principal, and a district curriculum coach, Khristen knows the pressure of juggling multiple preps firsthand. As a mom to five kids, she’s made it her mission to help you streamline your teaching with time-saving tools and simple, repeatable systems, so you can thrive in the classroom and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve outside of school.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Khristen Massic
Session Title: 4 Critical Thinking Tasks for Math
Johanna Kuiper
Session Title: Classroom Organization and Management
Cassie Tabrizi
With 12 years of experience in elementary special education, Cara holds certifications in K–6 Elementary and K–12 Special Education, along with a Master’s in Educational Leadership. She has taught 2nd–6th grade across co-teaching, resource, and self-contained classrooms. Cara’s passion lies in upper elementary, where she creates resources and shares best practices to support accommodations and modifications for all learners.
Session Title: No Frills, Big Impact: Easy Accommodations for Every Upper Elementary Classroom
Cara Vega
Michael Newman, a veteran educator from La Porte, Texas, serves as the Elementary STEM Facilitator in his hometown district, where he once was a student. As a National Educator Presenter, he inspires educators and students nationwide, championing the belief that everyone is capable of achieving their goals.
Founder of The Evolutionary Classroom, Michael offers STEM workshops designed to ignite curiosity and build confidence in teachers and students. A devoted husband and father of two, he draws inspiration from his family to create lasting change in education.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Michael Newman
Chrissandra Mosby, known as Culture Queen, is a leading school culture expert and founder of Culture Queen Mosby, an educational consulting business focused on fostering positive school climates. Renowned for her student-led town halls, innovative practices, and restorative skills, she bridges communities to promote unity and appreciation inside and outside the classroom.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Chrissandra Mosby
Richie Soares is the founder of Homeschool & Humor, where she helps homeschool moms laugh through the chaos and learn through the mess with practical tips and creative teaching strategies. A single mom of three, Richie gets the juggle—lesson plans, laundry, and snacks before noon! She hosts online summits and runs Homeschool Mom Summits, creating space for moms to grow. Featured in Educate & Rejuvenate, The Old Schoolhouse, Sonlight, and more, she’s thrilled to join the 2025 summer summit!
Session Title: Homeschool Like a CEO: Systems, Sanity, and Schedules
Richie Soares
Jenn Adams is the founder of Teach Love Autism and a passionate special education instructional coach with nearly 20 years of experience across general and special education settings. She has taught students from preschool through 12th grade in public, private, and cyber schools. After a decade teaching in a self-contained autistic support classroom, Jenn now supports over 100 special education teachers in her coaching role. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Special Education, and certifications in behavior analysis and the Science of Reading. Jenn is dedicated to empowering teachers and families with practical strategies that promote independence, emotional regulation, and meaningful learning. Through Teach Love Autism, she provides resources, training, and advocacy to help every child thrive.
Session Title: From Chaos to Calm
Jenn Adams
Session Title: STEAM in the classroom
JoAnn Dickinson
Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher and has a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has 11 years of classroom teaching experience and over 15 years of experience as an instructional coach. Angela founded her website, now called TruthforTeachers.com, in 2003 to share ideas with other educators. Her work expanded into Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers podcast, which she founded in 2015 and continues to produce bi-weekly. She’s published 6 books, including “Fewer Things, Better: The Courage to Focus on What Matters Most.” Through these resources combined with her online courses, curriculum, and professional development services, Angela has supported countless teachers in making teaching more effective, efficient, and enjoyable.
Session Title: Finding Flow: A Powerful Approach to Productivity for Students (and Ourselves)
Angela Watson
Allie Szczecinski, M.Ed., is a special education expert with 15+ years of K–5 classroom experience. She founded Miss Behavior to offer relatable resources for educators supporting students with behavioral and social-emotional needs. Allie is the author of Roaring Mad Riley and the upcoming Their Best Behavior (June 2025). She’s now a full-time SEL coach, mom of two, organ donation advocate, and lover of books and travel.
Session Title: SEL Reimagined
Allie Szczecinski
Session Title: Rooted in Self-Care: Using Neurographica Drawing To Build Mindfulness and Prevent Burnout
Krystal Mills
Session Title: Transform Struggling Readers Into Confident Learners!
Jennifer Jacobsen
Maria Golden is an educator, reading specialist, and mom of three. After years in the classroom, she chose to focus on building a love of learning at home with her own kids. Maria is passionate about play-based learning and believes early literacy doesn’t need flash cards or worksheets. Through Growing in Literacy, she empowers parents and educators to make early reading and writing fun, meaningful, and full of connection.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Maria Golden
Jenny is a special education teacher turned behavior coach with a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She is passionate about helping educators support the behavioral, social, and emotional growth of their students and themselves. When not diving into research, Jenny enjoys relaxing with her husband and their two cats, Gibson and Binks.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Jenny Walmsley
Ashley is a certified Reading Interventionist, teacher, and podcaster with over 20 years of experience in education. Based in South Carolina, she specializes in helping boys aged 7-12 become confident readers and writers using the Brain Friendly Reading Program, a systematic and multi-sensory approach tailored to each student’s unique needs.
Session Title: Word Wizards: Using Games and Visual Strategies to Supercharge Vocabulary Learning
Ashley DiMercurio
I’m a Kindergarten teacher, curriculum designer, and mama. I help make preschool life fun and simple for teachers and parents so they can get their kiddos ready for Kindergarten. My days are filled with matcha lattes, creating preschool resources and a whole lotta Netflix!
Session Title: 3 Keys to Preschool Homeschool Success
Chantal Macias
Abby Moehringer is a special education teacher, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and creator of The Ultimate Sped Summit. With over a decade of experience, she helps teachers manage everything from minor disruptions to room-clearing behaviors through her Behavior Support Hub. Abby’s mission is to equip educators with tools and confidence to handle any challenge. When she’s off the clock, you’ll find her with her kids, dogs, coffee, and anything maple-flavored.
Session Title: How to Set Up Classroom Expectations So You’re Not Chasing Behaviors All Year
Abby Moehringer
Session Title: Finding Success In Your Writing Block
Susan Swensen
Katie is a veteran educator and homeschooling mom of 3. She is the author of “The Best Preschool Learning Activities” and “Wild Animal Babies.” If there’s a fun way to teach, Katie is on it! Forget the boring and mundane, and get children excited to learn! Find all of Katie’s top tips, themed resources, and guides over at Preschool Inspirations.
Session Title: Make Math Magical!
Katie T. Christiansen
Session Title: Rejuvenating Education through Equity: Building Classrooms of Belonging, Safety, and Agency
Jocelynn Hubbard
Debbie Chamberlain is a passionate educator, mindfulness advocate, and brain health coach dedicated to supporting families in building healthy brains, bodies, and compassionate hearts. With 20 years of experience as an elementary school teacher, she has witnessed firsthand the profound impact mindfulness and emotional well-being have on children’s development. Debbie completed the Brain Health Coaching program with Amen Clinics and is a Certified Mindfulness Instructor with extensive training in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), trauma-informed practices, and yoga through Breathe for Change. She is also trained in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Youth Resilience and Empowerment, and Trauma-Responsive Practices, equipping her with the tools to help children and families navigate challenges with strength and awareness. In addition to her work in schools and communities, Debbie is an instructor at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, where she teaches life coaching, further expanding her reach in guiding others toward growth and resilience. Her mission is to empower families with mindfulness strategies that foster emotional regulation, brain health, and deeper connections.
Session Title: Be Kind to Your Mind: Supporting Children’s Brain Development
Debbie Chamberlain
Kami Wanous is the creator of the Raising Leaders Roadmap and a seasoned homeschool mentor. A credentialed teacher with over 7 years in public education and homeschooling since 2008, she helps parents overcome doubt and overwhelm to raise lifelong learners and confident leaders. Kami shares her passion for freedom and education through mentoring and content online. She’s been featured on CBS News and as a speaker and writer for homeschool and parenting platforms.
Session Title: Break Free from the Box: Create a Homeschool That Inspires and Fosters Lifelong Learning
Kami Wanous
Wendy grew up in a military family, learning to adapt and thrive through constant change. With a background in caregiving and teaching, she now homeschools multiple children across different grade levels year-round. It’s not always easy, but she’s found a system that works. Wendy isn’t a perfect homeschool mom—but she’s passionate about helping others build confidence, find their flow, and enjoy the journey.
Session Title: How to Set Up a Monthly Homeschool Filing System
Wendy Besherse
Laura is a former 3rd grade teacher turned certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who helps educators break free from sugar cravings and all-or-nothing thinking. After losing 30 pounds while teaching, she now equips women with science-based strategies and mindset tools to build healthy habits that actually last. In her session, teachers will learn the two types of cravings, how to stop them in the moment, and how to create a balanced approach to food—without guilt, restriction, or overwhelm—even while managing the demands of a busy classroom.
Session Title: The Real Reason You Can’t Stop Eating (It’s Not Willpower—It’s This)
Laura Banks
Kristen Donegan, a teacher since 2005, faced burnout in her seventh year, inspiring her to create simple systems to work efficiently without long hours.
These strategies became the Organized Teacher Club, helping thousands of teachers save time, turn off their “teacher brain,” and be more present. Now, Kristen supports educators full-time, sharing proven methods to boost productivity and leave school prepared.
Session Title: Top 5 Classroom Time-Saving Tips to Help Teachers Stay Organized and Reduce Overwhelm
Jocelynn Hubbard helps educators spark joy during the learning experience by creating a welcoming, culturally integrated, and equitable classroom environment for ALL their students. She is the founder and managing director of Custom Teaching Solutions, LLC and host of The Culture-Centered Classroom podcast. She has 18+ years of experience in education as an educator, speaker, professional development creator and facilitator. Driven by a passion to see the diverse people of our world feel welcomed, affirmed, and celebrated, she provides training on cultural competency, centering equity, and celebrating diversity in education. As a wife and mother of five, her goals include squeezing in time for exercise, finding moments of joy each day, and parenting each of her children as unique individuals.
Session Title: Rejuvenating Education Through Equity: Building a Culturally Integrated Classroom
The Reading Teachers Lounge is a podcast and professional learning community of literacy teachers searching for the best resources and research-backed practices to reach their learners. Cohosts Shannon and Mary bring an honest and experienced point of view to the topics they share. Listen. Learn. And immediately add to your bag of teaching tricks. Find what works for YOUR students with us in the Reading Teachers Lounge.
Session Title: Lesson Flow
Michael Newman, a veteran educator from La Porte, Texas, serves as the Elementary STEM Facilitator in his hometown district, where he once was a student. As a National Educator Presenter, he inspires educators and students nationwide, championing the belief that everyone is capable of achieving their goals.
Founder of The Evolutionary Classroom, Michael offers STEM workshops designed to ignite curiosity and build confidence in teachers and students. A devoted husband and father of two, he draws inspiration from his family to create lasting change in education.
Session Title: The Basics of STEM: STEM is for Everyone, It’s Easy to Start!
Ashley Wall, M.Ed., is an author, educator, publisher, and a passionate architect of imagination! With a master’s degree in education and a wealth of teaching experience, Ashley has a unique vision: to empower young minds and develop a lifelong love for reading.
Join Ashley on this exciting adventure, where every turn of the page unlocks new worlds waiting to be explored!
Session Title: Making a Difference with Reading
Dan Jones is an innovative educator with nearly 20 years of experience inspiring middle schoolers through passion-driven teaching. With a background in private, public, and charter schools, he creates inclusive environments where students thrive. As President of the K-12 advisory board for the Flipped Learning Global Initiative, Dan’s influence extends globally, advocating for modern teaching approaches.
A leader in AI integration and Project-Based Learning (PBL), Dan shares insights in his books The AI Classroom and Modern PBL and on The AI Café podcast. His pioneering efforts connect students to institutions like The National Archives and The White House, redefining modern education.
Session Title: How to Ignite Passion and Purpose in Your Students Using PBL
Katie is a veteran educator and homeschooling mom of 3. She is the author of “The Best Preschool Learning Activities” and “Wild Animal Babies.” If there’s a fun way to teach, Katie is on it! Forget the boring and mundane, and get children excited to learn! Find all of Katie’s top tips, themed resources, and guides over at Preschool Inspirations.
Session Title: Make Math Magical!
Paula and Michele are award-winning educators who have traveled the world, learning, speaking, and presenting workshops to support teachers and improve education. With experience in thousands of classrooms and collaborations with some of the best teachers globally, they bring a unique perspective on effective teaching and the challenges educators face today.
As certified Enneagram Trainers, Paula and Michele use the Enneagram to help teachers better understand themselves and others, fostering stronger relationships. Through Inspired Together Teachers, their mission is to support educators in both their professional and personal lives. They share insights on their weekly podcast, social media channels, and in their book, The Inspired Teacher’s Journal: A Weekly Guide to Becoming Your Best Self.
Session Title: From Stress to Strength: Using Enneagram Patterns to Support Personal Growth and Well-being
Corina helps women optimize their existing wardrobes to make getting dressed fun and effortless, no fashion savvy required. With her easy-to-implement framework, she transforms the daily routine into a source of joy and confidence. Corina believes in the mood and productivity boost that comes from putting on real clothes—even for everyday life—and she’s passionate about showing women how to uncover something cute and unique from their own closets.
Session Title: Practical Tips to Build a Cohesive Wardrobe
Kids Yoga Stories was founded in 2012 by classroom teacher and trained yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. Through her travels and teaching grades K-5th in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress.
She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, courses, and educational resources to bring the benefits of yoga to children everywhere.
The pandemic and the rise in mental health issues in children, as well as teacher burnout has made the Kids Yoga Stories mission even more critical and timely. They continue to grow and expand, providing weekly free resources and hundreds of yoga products available for purchase on their site.
Session Title: How to Add Yoga and Mindfulness to Social-Emotional Learning
Session Title: How to Unite for Social Justice
Chrissy Nichols is a life & executive function coach for anyone who wants to get IT done. Chrissy works one-on-one with teachers to help them in three main areas: time management, body balance, and relationships. Chrissy helps teachers find the joy in teaching again and get back to feeling like the best version of themselves.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Francini Estes is a certified life coach, foster-adoptive mom of four, and the founder of Mom Mental Gym. Her passion? Supporting moms and teachers, especially those with neurodivergent children and challenging behavior.
Session Title: Help! Why Can’t They Just Behave? (Real Solutions for Classroom Challenges)
Khristen Massic, M.Ed., loves efficiency and productivity hacks as much as you love leaving school at your contracted time. (Okay, so those go hand-in-hand.) She is a teacher mentor, a 10-year high school engineering teacher, a former middle school assistant principal, and a mom to 5 littles. Khristen helps multi-prep teachers with time-saving tools and strategies so you don’t have to choose between being an effective teacher and having the lifestyle you desire outside of school.
Session Title: Reclaim Your Time: Simple Systems & AI Tools for Streamlined Workload and Real Self-Care
Bonnie Wiscombe is a serial entrepreneur and certified life coach, with experience in podcasting, video, e-commerce, manufacturing, digital design, and content creation.
She lives in Arizona with her husband, 9 of her 10 children, and an abundance of chickens.
Session Title: How to Know if You are Doing ‘Enough’ as a Homeschool Parent
Kamee Bisson is a certified Life & Wellness Coach and a mom of 4 (ages 3, 5, 7, and 9). She is very passionate about health and wellness and loves helping her clients achieve their goals. She also enjoys taking naps, hiking, reading, and visiting with friends.
Session Title: Look Good, Feel Good!
Session Title: Coming Soon
Jenn Adams is the founder of Teach Love Autism and a passionate special education instructional coach with nearly 20 years of experience across general and special education settings. She has taught students from preschool through 12th grade in public, private, and cyber schools. After a decade teaching in a self-contained autistic support classroom, Jenn now supports over 100 special education teachers in her coaching role. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, a master’s degree in Special Education, and certifications in behavior analysis and the Science of Reading. Jenn is dedicated to empowering teachers and families with practical strategies that promote independence, emotional regulation, and meaningful learning. Through Teach Love Autism, she provides resources, training, and advocacy to help every child thrive.
Session Title: From Chaos to Calm
Ashleigh Smith
Jenn Adams
Aja McNair, founder of Everything Aja LLC, empowers the next generation both academically and spiritually. As an Educational Consultant, speaker, author, and spiritual guide, she supports educators and homeschool parents with tools for literacy and personal growth. With over a decade in education, Aja helps children thrive—especially struggling readers in grades 2–5—while guiding adults to blend biblical values with everyday learning.
Session Title: Raising Confident Readers: Helping Your Child Master the Alphabet & Blends with Confidence Description
I’m a Kindergarten teacher, curriculum designer, and mama. I help make preschool life fun and simple for teachers and parents so they can get their kiddos ready for Kindergarten. My days are filled with matcha lattes, creating preschool resources and a whole lotta Netflix!
Session Title: 3 Keys to Preschool Homeschool Success
Aja McNair
Chantal Macias
Teresa Kwant is a passionate educator and curriculum designer with over 12 years of experience creating engaging resources for teachers and students. A former elementary school teacher with a technology endorsement and a graduate of the University of Utah, Teresa has transitioned into an entrepreneurial role, creating classroom materials and guiding teachers and TPT sellers in developing successful educational products. With a deep love for gamified learning, Teresa specializes in crafting game-based, interactive lessons for upper elementary students, helping educators make learning fun and impactful. She is also a sought-after speaker, having presented at multiple TPT Forward conferences and virtual summits, where she shares innovative strategies for using technology and tools like Canva in the classroom.
Session Title: Math Made Interactive with Canva
Session Title: Rejuvenating Education through Equity: Building Classrooms of Belonging, Safety, and Agency
Teresa Kwant
Jocelynn Hubbard
Jenny is a special education teacher turned behavior coach with a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She is passionate about helping educators support the behavioral, social, and emotional growth of their students and themselves. When not diving into research, Jenny enjoys relaxing with her husband and their two cats, Gibson and Binks.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Michelle Vazquez is an award-winning special education teacher with 16 years of experience in Southern California schools. With degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Deaf Studies, she brings a deep passion for inclusive education. As District Teacher of the Year and host of the top-ranked Stepping Into Special Education podcast, Michelle empowers educators with real-life strategies to thrive. Outside of teaching, she loves Disneyland days with her husband and two boys.
Session Title: Get IEP Ready: A Step-by-Step Guide for Special Education Teachers
Jenny Walmsley
Michelle Vazquez
Ashley is a certified Reading Interventionist, teacher, and podcaster with over 20 years of experience in education. Based in South Carolina, she specializes in helping boys aged 7-12 become confident readers and writers using the Brain Friendly Reading Program, a systematic and multi-sensory approach tailored to each student’s unique needs.
Session Title: Word Wizards: Using Games and Visual Strategies to Supercharge Vocabulary Learning
Chrissandra Mosby, known as Culture Queen, is a leading school culture expert and founder of Culture Queen Mosby, an educational consulting business focused on fostering positive school climates. Renowned for her student-led town halls, innovative practices, and restorative skills, she bridges communities to promote unity and appreciation inside and outside the classroom.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Ashley DiMercurio
Chrissandra Mosby
Session Title: Finding Success In Your Writing Block
Allie Szczecinski, M.Ed., is a special education expert with 15+ years of K–5 classroom experience. She founded Miss Behavior to offer relatable resources for educators supporting students with behavioral and social-emotional needs. Allie is the author of Roaring Mad Riley and the upcoming Their Best Behavior (June 2025). She’s now a full-time SEL coach, mom of two, organ donation advocate, and lover of books and travel.
Session Title: SEL Reimagined
Susan Swensen
Allie Szczecinski
Session Title: Fostering Thinking Readers
Maria Golden is an educator, reading specialist, and mom of three. After years in the classroom, she chose to focus on building a love of learning at home with her own kids. Maria is passionate about play-based learning and believes early literacy doesn’t need flash cards or worksheets. Through Growing in Literacy, she empowers parents and educators to make early reading and writing fun, meaningful, and full of connection.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Ciera Harris
Maria Golden
Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher and has a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has 11 years of classroom teaching experience and over 15 years of experience as an instructional coach. Angela founded her website, now called TruthforTeachers.com, in 2003 to share ideas with other educators. Her work expanded into Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers podcast, which she founded in 2015 and continues to produce bi-weekly. She’s published 6 books, including “Fewer Things, Better: The Courage to Focus on What Matters Most.” Through these resources combined with her online courses, curriculum, and professional development services, Angela has supported countless teachers in making teaching more effective, efficient, and enjoyable.
Session Title: Finding Flow: A Powerful Approach to Productivity for Students (and Ourselves)
Richie Soares is the founder of Homeschool & Humor, where she helps homeschool moms laugh through the chaos and learn through the mess with practical tips and creative teaching strategies. A single mom of three, Richie gets the juggle—lesson plans, laundry, and snacks before noon! She hosts online summits and runs Homeschool Mom Summits, creating space for moms to grow. Featured in Educate & Rejuvenate, The Old Schoolhouse, Sonlight, and more, she’s thrilled to join the 2025 summer summit!
Session Title: Homeschool Like a CEO: Systems, Sanity, and Schedules
Angela Watson
Richie Soares
Khristen Massic, M.Ed., believes simplifying your teaching systems is the key to reclaiming your time and energy. She’s the go-to mentor for multi-prep teachers drowning in endless planning, grading, and decision fatigue. With over a decade of experience as a high school engineering teacher, a former middle school assistant principal, and a district curriculum coach, Khristen knows the pressure of juggling multiple preps firsthand. As a mom to five kids, she’s made it her mission to help you streamline your teaching with time-saving tools and simple, repeatable systems, so you can thrive in the classroom and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve outside of school.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Debbie Chamberlain is a passionate educator, mindfulness advocate, and brain health coach dedicated to supporting families in building healthy brains, bodies, and compassionate hearts. With 20 years of experience as an elementary school teacher, she has witnessed firsthand the profound impact mindfulness and emotional well-being have on children’s development. Debbie completed the Brain Health Coaching program with Amen Clinics and is a Certified Mindfulness Instructor with extensive training in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), trauma-informed practices, and yoga through Breathe for Change. She is also trained in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Youth Resilience and Empowerment, and Trauma-Responsive Practices, equipping her with the tools to help children and families navigate challenges with strength and awareness. In addition to her work in schools and communities, Debbie is an instructor at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, where she teaches life coaching, further expanding her reach in guiding others toward growth and resilience. Her mission is to empower families with mindfulness strategies that foster emotional regulation, brain health, and deeper connections.
Session Title: Be Kind to Your Mind: Supporting Children’s Brain Development
Khristen Massic
Debbie Chamberlain
Session Title: 4 Critical Thinking Tasks for Math
Katie is a veteran educator and homeschooling mom of 3. She is the author of “The Best Preschool Learning Activities” and “Wild Animal Babies.” If there’s a fun way to teach, Katie is on it! Forget the boring and mundane, and get children excited to learn! Find all of Katie’s top tips, themed resources, and guides over at Preschool Inspirations.
Session Title: Make Math Magical!
Johanna Kuiper
Katie T. Christiansen
Abby Moehringer is a special education teacher, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and creator of The Ultimate Sped Summit. With over a decade of experience, she helps teachers manage everything from minor disruptions to room-clearing behaviors through her Behavior Support Hub. Abby’s mission is to equip educators with tools and confidence to handle any challenge. When she’s off the clock, you’ll find her with her kids, dogs, coffee, and anything maple-flavored.
Session Title: How to Set Up Classroom Expectations So You’re Not Chasing Behaviors All Year
Kami Wanous is the creator of the Raising Leaders Roadmap and a seasoned homeschool mentor. A credentialed teacher with over 7 years in public education and homeschooling since 2008, she helps parents overcome doubt and overwhelm to raise lifelong learners and confident leaders. Kami shares her passion for freedom and education through mentoring and content online. She’s been featured on CBS News and as a speaker and writer for homeschool and parenting platforms.
Session Title: Break Free from the Box: Create a Homeschool That Inspires and Fosters Lifelong Learning
Abby Moehringer
Kami Wanous
Session Title: STEAM in the classroom
Session Title: Rooted in Self-Care: Using Neurographica Drawing To Build Mindfulness and Prevent Burnout
JoAnn Dickinson
Krystal Mills
Chrissy Nichols is a life & executive function coach for anyone who wants to get IT done. Chrissy works one-on-one with teachers to help them in three main areas: time management, body balance, and relationships. Chrissy helps teachers find the joy in teaching again and get back to feeling like the best version of themselves.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Francini Estes is a certified life coach, foster-adoptive mom of four, and the founder of Mom Mental Gym. Her passion? Supporting moms and teachers, especially those with neurodivergent children and challenging behavior.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Chrissy Nichols
Francini Estes
Session Title: Classroom Organization and Management
Kamee Bisson is a certified Life & Wellness Coach and a mom of 4 (ages 3, 5, 7, and 9). She is very passionate about health and wellness and loves helping her clients achieve their goals. She also enjoys taking naps, hiking, reading, and visiting with friends.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Cassie Tabrizi
Kamee Bisson
Michael Newman, a veteran educator from La Porte, Texas, serves as the Elementary STEM Facilitator in his hometown district, where he once was a student. As a National Educator Presenter, he inspires educators and students nationwide, championing the belief that everyone is capable of achieving their goals.
Founder of The Evolutionary Classroom, Michael offers STEM workshops designed to ignite curiosity and build confidence in teachers and students. A devoted husband and father of two, he draws inspiration from his family to create lasting change in education.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Wendy grew up in a military family, learning to adapt and thrive through constant change. With a background in caregiving and teaching, she now homeschools multiple children across different grade levels year-round. It’s not always easy, but she’s found a system that works. Wendy isn’t a perfect homeschool mom—but she’s passionate about helping others build confidence, find their flow, and enjoy the journey.
Session Title: How to Set Up a Monthly Homeschool Filing System
Michael Newman
Wendy Besherse
With 12 years of experience in elementary special education, Cara holds certifications in K–6 Elementary and K–12 Special Education, along with a Master’s in Educational Leadership. She has taught 2nd–6th grade across co-teaching, resource, and self-contained classrooms. Cara’s passion lies in upper elementary, where she creates resources and shares best practices to support accommodations and modifications for all learners.
Session Title: No Frills, Big Impact: Easy Accommodations for Every Upper Elementary Classroom
Session Title: Transform Struggling Readers Into Confident Learners!
Cara Vega
Jennifer Jacobsen
Laura is a former 3rd grade teacher turned certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who helps educators break free from sugar cravings and all-or-nothing thinking. After losing 30 pounds while teaching, she now equips women with science-based strategies and mindset tools to build healthy habits that actually last. In her session, teachers will learn the two types of cravings, how to stop them in the moment, and how to create a balanced approach to food—without guilt, restriction, or overwhelm—even while managing the demands of a busy classroom.
Session Title: The Real Reason You Can’t Stop Eating (It’s Not Willpower—It’s This)
Michael Newman
Laura Banks
Session Title: Math Made Interactive with Canva
Session Title: Coming Soon
Jenn, the creator of Teach Love Autism, has 17 years of experience teaching diverse learners, including students with disabilities. With advanced degrees in education and special education, she now supports over 60 teachers as a Special Education Instructional Coach. Teach Love Autism provides resources to help students with autism build independence and succeed.
Session Title: Behavior Management and Positive Reinforcement Techniques
Aja McNair, founder of Everything Aja LLC, empowers the next generation both academically and spiritually. As an Educational Consultant, speaker, author, and spiritual guide, she supports educators and homeschool parents with tools for literacy and personal growth. With over a decade in education, Aja helps children thrive—especially struggling readers in grades 2–5—while guiding adults to blend biblical values with everyday learning.
Session Title: Raising Confident Readers: Helping Your Child Master the Alphabet & Blends with Confidence Description
I’m a Kindergarten teacher, curriculum designer, and mama. I help make preschool life fun and simple for teachers and parents so they can get their kiddos ready for Kindergarten. My days are filled with matcha lattes, creating preschool resources and a whole lotta Netflix!
Session Title: 3 Keys to Preschool Homeschool Success
Session Title: Rejuvenating Education through Equity: Building Classrooms of Belonging, Safety, and Agency
Jenny is a special education teacher turned behavior coach with a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She is passionate about helping educators support the behavioral, social, and emotional growth of their students and themselves. When not diving into research, Jenny enjoys relaxing with her husband and their two cats, Gibson and Binks.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Ashley is a certified Reading Interventionist, teacher, and podcaster with over 20 years of experience in education. Based in South Carolina, she specializes in helping boys aged 7-12 become confident readers and writers using the Brain Friendly Reading Program, a systematic and multi-sensory approach tailored to each student’s unique needs.
Session Title: Word Wizards: Using Games and Visual Strategies to Supercharge Vocabulary Learning
Session Title: Finding Success In Your Writing Block
Chrissandra Mosby, known as Culture Queen, is a leading school culture expert and founder of Culture Queen Mosby, an educational consulting business focused on fostering positive school climates. Renowned for her student-led town halls, innovative practices, and restorative skills, she bridges communities to promote unity and appreciation inside and outside the classroom.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher and has a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has 11 years of classroom teaching experience and over 15 years of experience as an instructional coach. Angela founded her website, now called TruthforTeachers.com, in 2003 to share ideas with other educators. Her work expanded into Angela Watson’s Truth for Teachers podcast, which she founded in 2015 and continues to produce bi-weekly. She’s published 6 books, including “Fewer Things, Better: The Courage to Focus on What Matters Most.” Through these resources combined with her online courses, curriculum, and professional development services, Angela has supported countless teachers in making teaching more effective, efficient, and enjoyable.
Session Title: Finding Flow: A Powerful Approach to Productivity for Students (and Ourselves)
Allie Szczecinski, M.Ed., is a special education expert with 15+ years of K–5 classroom experience. She founded Miss Behavior to offer relatable resources for educators supporting students with behavioral and social-emotional needs. Allie is the author of Roaring Mad Riley and the upcoming Their Best Behavior (June 2025). She’s now a full-time SEL coach, mom of two, organ donation advocate, and lover of books and travel.
Session Title: SEL Reimagined
Khristen Massic, M.Ed., believes simplifying your teaching systems is the key to reclaiming your time and energy. She’s the go-to mentor for multi-prep teachers drowning in endless planning, grading, and decision fatigue. With over a decade of experience as a high school engineering teacher, a former middle school assistant principal, and a district curriculum coach, Khristen knows the pressure of juggling multiple preps firsthand. As a mom to five kids, she’s made it her mission to help you streamline your teaching with time-saving tools and simple, repeatable systems, so you can thrive in the classroom and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve outside of school.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Chrissy Nichols is a life & executive function coach for anyone who wants to get IT done. Chrissy works one-on-one with teachers to help them in three main areas: time management, body balance, and relationships. Chrissy helps teachers find the joy in teaching again and get back to feeling like the best version of themselves.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Francini Estes is a certified life coach, foster-adoptive mom of four, and the founder of Mom Mental Gym. Her passion? Supporting moms and teachers, especially those with neurodivergent children and challenging behavior.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Kamee Bisson is a certified Life & Wellness Coach and a mom of 4 (ages 3, 5, 7, and 9). She is very passionate about health and wellness and loves helping her clients achieve their goals. She also enjoys taking naps, hiking, reading, and visiting with friends.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Session Title: Fostering Thinking Readers
Debbie Chamberlain is a passionate educator, mindfulness advocate, and brain health coach dedicated to supporting families in building healthy brains, bodies, and compassionate hearts. With 20 years of experience as an elementary school teacher, she has witnessed firsthand the profound impact mindfulness and emotional well-being have on children’s development. Debbie completed the Brain Health Coaching program with Amen Clinics and is a Certified Mindfulness Instructor with extensive training in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), trauma-informed practices, and yoga through Breathe for Change. She is also trained in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Youth Resilience and Empowerment, and Trauma-Responsive Practices, equipping her with the tools to help children and families navigate challenges with strength and awareness. In addition to her work in schools and communities, Debbie is an instructor at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, where she teaches life coaching, further expanding her reach in guiding others toward growth and resilience. Her mission is to empower families with mindfulness strategies that foster emotional regulation, brain health, and deeper connections.
Session Title: Be Kind to Your Mind: Supporting Children’s Brain Development
Session Title: 4 Critical Thinking Tasks for Math
Maria Golden is an educator, reading specialist, and mom of three. After years in the classroom, she chose to focus on building a love of learning at home with her own kids. Maria is passionate about play-based learning and believes early literacy doesn’t need flash cards or worksheets. Through Growing in Literacy, she empowers parents and educators to make early reading and writing fun, meaningful, and full of connection.
Session Title: Coming Soon
Katie is a veteran educator and homeschooling mom of 3. She is the author of “The Best Preschool Learning Activities” and “Wild Animal Babies.” If there’s a fun way to teach, Katie is on it! Forget the boring and mundane, and get children excited to learn! Find all of Katie’s top tips, themed resources, and guides over at Preschool Inspirations.
Session Title: Make Math Magical!
Abby Moehringer is a special education teacher, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and creator of The Ultimate Sped Summit. With over a decade of experience, she helps teachers manage everything from minor disruptions to room-clearing behaviors through her Behavior Support Hub. Abby’s mission is to equip educators with tools and confidence to handle any challenge. When she’s off the clock, you’ll find her with her kids, dogs, coffee, and anything maple-flavored.
Session Title: How to Set Up Classroom Expectations So You’re Not Chasing Behaviors All Year
Michelle Vazquez is an award-winning special education teacher with 16 years of experience in Southern California schools. With degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Deaf Studies, she brings a deep passion for inclusive education. As District Teacher of the Year and host of the top-ranked Stepping Into Special Education podcast, Michelle empowers educators with real-life strategies to thrive. Outside of teaching, she loves Disneyland days with her husband and two boys.
Session Title: Get IEP Ready: A Step-by-Step Guide for Special Education Teachers
Kami Wanous is the creator of the Raising Leaders Roadmap and a seasoned homeschool mentor. A credentialed teacher with over 7 years in public education and homeschooling since 2008, she helps parents overcome doubt and overwhelm to raise lifelong learners and confident leaders. Kami shares her passion for freedom and education through mentoring and content online. She’s been featured on CBS News and as a speaker and writer for homeschool and parenting platforms.
Session Title: Break Free from the Box: Create a Homeschool That Inspires and Fosters Lifelong Learning
Richie Soares is the founder of Homeschool & Humor, where she helps homeschool moms laugh through the chaos and learn through the mess with practical tips and creative teaching strategies. A single mom of three, Richie gets the juggle—lesson plans, laundry, and snacks before noon! She hosts online summits and runs Homeschool Mom Summits, creating space for moms to grow. Featured in Educate & Rejuvenate, The Old Schoolhouse, Sonlight, and more, she’s thrilled to join the 2025 summer summit!
Session Title: Homeschool Like a CEO: Systems, Sanity, and Schedules
Session Title: STEAM in the classroom
Session Title: Rooted in Self-Care: Using Neurographica Drawing To Build Mindfulness and Prevent Burnout
Michael Newman, a veteran educator and Elementary STEM Facilitator in La Porte, Texas, is dedicated to inspiring the next generation through innovative teaching. As a National Educator Presenter and founder of The Evolutionary Classroom, he empowers teachers and students nationwide with engaging STEM workshops designed to foster creativity and confidence. A devoted husband and father, Michael is passionate about helping others realize their worth and potential.
Session Title: The Basics of STEM: STEM is for Everyone, It’s Easy to Start!
Bonnie Wiscombe is a serial entrepreneur and certified life coach, with experience in podcasting, video, e-commerce, manufacturing, digital design, and content creation.
She lives in Arizona with her husband, 9 of her 10 children, and an abundance of chickens.
Session Title: How to Know if You are Doing ‘Enough’ as a Homeschool Parent
Session Title: How to Unite for Social Justice
Dan Jones, an educator with nearly 20 years of experience, inspires middle school students through inclusive, passion-driven teaching. As President of the K-12 advisory board for the Flipped Learning Global Initiative, he advocates globally for innovative education. A leader in Project-Based Learning and AI integration, Dan shares his insights in The AI Classroom, Modern PBL, and on The AI Café podcast, shaping the future of modern education.
Session Title: How to Ignite Passion and Purpose in Your Students Using PBL
Kristen Donegan, a teacher since 2005, faced burnout in her seventh year, inspiring her to create simple systems to work efficiently without long hours.
These strategies became the Organized Teacher Club, helping thousands of teachers save time, turn off their “teacher brain,” and be more present. Now, Kristen supports educators full-time, sharing proven methods to boost productivity and leave school prepared.
Session Title: Top 5 Classroom Time-Saving Tips to Help Teachers Stay Organized and Reduce Overwhelm
Corina helps women optimize their existing wardrobes to make getting dressed fun and effortless, no fashion savvy required. With her easy-to-implement framework, she transforms the daily routine into a source of joy and confidence. Corina believes in the mood and productivity boost that comes from putting on real clothes—even for everyday life—and she’s passionate about showing women how to uncover something cute and unique from their own closets.
Session Title: Practical Tips to Build a Cohesive Wardrobe
The Reading Teachers Lounge is a podcast and professional learning community of literacy teachers searching for the best resources and research-backed practices to reach their learners. Cohosts Shannon and Mary bring an honest and experienced point of view to the topics they share. Listen. Learn. And immediately add to your bag of teaching tricks. Find what works for YOUR students with us in the Reading Teachers Lounge.
Session Title: Lesson Flow
Founded in 2012 by educator and yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow, Kids Yoga Stories combines yoga, mindfulness, and education to address childhood literacy, stress, and well-being. Offering books, resources, and courses, they support children and educators worldwide, with a mission that has grown even more vital amidst rising mental health challenges and teacher burnout.
Session Title: How to Add Yoga and Mindfulness to Social-Emotional Learning
This Canadian muggle might be a no-laugher (despite her energy vampire husband’s jokesies), but Dyan is a fierce advocate for her two boys and passionate about all things hyperlexia and autism.
She’s an avid book reader, lifelong learner, and former piano teacher. You can frequently catch her saying, “It’s Dyan, not Dylan. There’s no L,” which might also explain her blog’s unusual name of “And Next Comes L”…
Session Title: Supporting Sensory Needs
Ashley Wall, M.Ed., is an author, educator, publisher, and a passionate architect of imagination! With a master’s degree in education and a wealth of teaching experience, Ashley has a unique vision: to empower young minds and develop a lifelong love for reading.
Join Ashley on this exciting adventure, where every turn of the page unlocks new worlds waiting to be explored!
Session Title: Making a Difference with Reading
Paula and Michele, award-winning educators and certified Enneagram Trainers, have traveled the world presenting workshops, speaking, and working with thousands of teachers. They use their expertise to help educators navigate challenges, build stronger relationships, and thrive in both work and life. Through Inspired Together Teachers, they share insights via their podcast, social media, and their book, The Inspired Teacher’s Journal: A Weekly Guide to Becoming Your Best Self.
Session Title: From Stress to Strength: Using Enneagram Patterns to Support Personal Growth and Well-being
Dr. Deonna Smith is a former teacher, school leader, and educational justice advocate with over a decade of experience in K-12 and higher education. Her journey as a student, teacher, DEI practitioner, and administrator revealed both the inequities in schools and their potential to become spaces of liberation and joy.
Session Title: A Joyful & Inclusive Classroom
Lana Penley is a former principal, bestselling author, and SEL advocate known for transforming schools through social and emotional learning. After leading her school through crisis, she boosted achievement, cut suspensions, and reduced burnout. Now, she helps schools nationwide create healthy, thriving environments. Her book, Unlocking SEL, offers practical steps for change, and her keynotes blend humor, heart, and strategies that inspire real action.
Session Title: From Burnout to Balance: 3 Simple Steps to Stress Less and Teach More
Lana Penley
Meet Erica Terry—a 20-year educator, inclusion advocate, and co-author of the Eva the Diva Girl series, written with her 9-year-old daughter! Erica empowers educators to design impactful, student-centered learning experiences. Her latest book, Teaching In Sync: The Ultimate Playlist for Co-Teaching Success, blends research-based strategies with 90s boy band nostalgia to help PreK–12 teachers thrive in inclusive classrooms. Whether she’s coaching, sharing AI-powered tips, or bringing DJ-level energy, Erica keeps it real. Connect with her on Instagram @ericanterry_ or LinkedIn!
Session Title: ChatGPT Moves for Co-Teaching That Hit Different
Erica Terry
Tricia Fuglestad is a K–5 art teacher, author, artist, and NBCT who blends digital and physical art through her innovative transdigital lessons. Her classroom has been featured in educational publications, and her students’ award-winning “Fugleflicks” have screened at international film festivals. Tricia has earned honors from NAEA, ISTE, Golden Apple, and more, and was named a 2023 K–12 IT Influencer. She’s also the author, illustrator, and animator of PETER O’METER, an augmented reality SEL children’s book, and The Amazing Robot Coloring and Drawing Book.
Session Title: Metering Little Emotions: Guiding Young Learners in SEL Discovery
Tricia Fuglestad
Rebekah Poe is an award-winning special education teacher and a national teaching conference presenter with over a decade of experience in the special education field. As an education consultant, Rebekah’s passion is providing teachers with the training necessary to offer equitable education and establish connections to students of all ability levels in an inclusive setting. When she’s not in the classroom, she can be found at the closest coffee shop with a piping hot latte and a good book. She lives in Alabama with her husband Andrew, daughter Parker, and their pets.
Session Title: Motivating Reluctant Learners
Rebekah Poe
Brad Weinstein founded TeacherGoals in 2014 to inspire educators and lead positive change in schools. He’s the co-author of the Washington Post bestseller Hacking School Discipline and the author of the upcoming book Discipline Reset. Brad is a school discipline expert and publisher of education and children’s books. A former teacher and high school principal, he later served as the founding Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a STEM-focused school network. Today, he partners with schools worldwide to implement restorative practices and empower students with the skills they need to thrive.
Session Title: Discipline Reset: Real Talk. Real Strategies. Real Change.
Brad Weinstein
Jeff is an educator, author, and speaker from Northern California, with 25+ years as a teacher, Dean, VP, and principal. A champion of kindness, inclusion, SEL, and mental health, he inspires students and educators through writing and connection. Jeff has written three acclaimed books: One Drop of Kindness, It’s Me, and Monsters Have Manners. A Pan Am Gold Medalist and Olympic Swim Team Alternate, he coached 4-time Olympian Jason Lezak. Raised in a foster-supportive home, Jeff now lives in Davis with his wife and kids, and loves travel, nature, and empowering all students.
Session Title: Kindness, Compassion, and Manners- It’s never too late!
Jeff Kubiak
Malia Hollowell, NBCT, is a Literacy Coach and author of The Science of Reading in Action. Early in her career, she stayed late, planned endlessly, and still watched half her class struggle to read—until she discovered the science of reading. It changed everything. Now, she’s on a mission to help other teachers feel confident, supported, and equipped with research-based tools. Malia is the founder of The Science of Reading Formula and has helped thousands of educators move from guesswork to clarity. Her goal? Make effective reading instruction doable so every teacher feels empowered and every student thrives.
Session Title: The Real Reason Some Kids Can’t Read Yet (It’s Not What You Think)
Malia Hollowell
Matthew J. Bowerman is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, and trauma-responsive teaching advocate with nearly 30 years in K–16 education. He’s the author of Heartleader and a nationally published voice in Edutopia, NEA, NAESP, and more. A former Emmy-winning filmmaker, he also wrote BusSTOP, a short film on bullying. Currently completing his doctorate at Bowie State, his research centers on African American educators and trauma-responsive practices. As a speaker for Calmer Schools and Teacher Goals, Matthew shares powerful strategies in mindfulness, neurodivergence, and healing-centered teaching—all grounded in his own trauma-impacted, neurodivergent journey.
Session Title: Heartleading: A Trauma-Responsive Primer for Staff and Student Success
Matthew Bowerman
Hi! I’m Lynéa, a proud Texan now calling Georgia home and honored to be a United States Army veteran. As an international educator and co-author of “Teaching In Sync: The Ultimate Playlist for Co-Teaching Success,” I have a passion for both teaching and travel. Specializing in special education, co-teaching, and ESOL, I bring a wealth of experience to the classroom. Outside of teaching, you can find me riding my Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R or indulging my creative side through crafting.
Session Title: Teaching In Sync: 2025 Remix – AI-Powered Moves for Co-Teaching That Hits Different
Lynea Laws
Stephen Chiger loves teaching – whether it’s students or adults. An award-winning educator and sought-after presenter, Steve helps lead the literacy program at Uncommon Schools and is the co-author of Love and Literacy, a book on teaching English. As a former journalist who remains obsessed with media, he co-wrote Gram and Gran with his son in mind.
Daniel Pereira is a social worker in Alexandria, Virginia. Before entering social work, he was a high school English teacher for 17 years. He loves (in no particular order): poetry, bookmaking and book history, fancy food, goofing around, Oxford commas, and pebbles.
Session Title: Media Literacy in Two Key Steps
Daniel Pereira
& Stephen Chiger
More speakers to be announced... Stay tuned!
More speakers to be announced... Stay tuned!
You will get to attend our reveal party on April 22nd and be among the first to hear who our 2025 presenters plus hear about something brand new we’re doing that we’ve never done before! 🎉
Generally, we do not allow refunds and only transfer tickets. However, as we do not have a ton of information yet, we will allow refunds until the speaker lineup is released.
We can’t tell you just yet, but we already have some amazing speakers lined up- with a mix of familiar faces and some incredible new faces. Of course, Kelsey and Chrissy will be back for amazing coaching in 2025!
An Educate & Rejuvenate Club membership or Platinum Pass are required for 2024 access, but you will have extended access to all of Kelsey’s sessions! This ticket purchase is for 2025.
No! Educate & Rejuvenate Club members will get into the event for FREE with replay access plus a BONUS day on July 22nd.
Yes! Please contact hello@educateandrejuvenate.com for more information.
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