| Spotlight on Convo Speakers |
What’s an educational conference without speakers who inspire and motivate us; who enhance our knowledge and challenge our thinking? Destination Inspiration’s line-up did not disappoint! |
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Jerry Mills: Don’t Doubt the Dream! |
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Barbara Morgan: Risks and Rewards: Teaching the Future Distinguished Educator in Residence at Boise State’s Colleges of Engineering and Education Barbara Morgan leads the university in its policy development, advocacy and fund-raising in STEM-related programs. Prior to this mission, Ms. Morgan was NASA’s first Educator Astronaut, who fulfilled a long-time dream in August 2007 when she flew aboard the space shuttle, Endeavor. |
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Hear about Ms. Morgan’s missions—in education, space, and life. |
| “She was FANTASTIC— I felt like I was in space with her!” |
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Anthony Mullen, 2009 National Teacher of the Year, closed Destination Inspiration with his story of helping youth from disadvantaged situations—first as a New York policeman, and then as a Connecticut teacher. |
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Listen to Mr. Mullen’s personal insights on reaching even the most disengaged students and believing in your own teaching mission. Coming Soon!! |
| “Excellent presentation with practical examples of how he made a difference in students’ lives and how teachers can make a difference if they work one-on-one with students and get to know them!” |
| Laureate Panel On Friday afternoon, renowned educators who have been inducted into KDP’s Laureate Chapter individually shared their views on “Research in the Real World.” |
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Dr. Alan H. Schoenfeld, Elizabeth and Edward Conner Chair of Education, Graduate School of Education, University of California at Berkeley His research deals with thinking, teaching, and learning, with an emphasis on mathematics, and his interest s include assessment and educational measurement and cognitive development. |
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Dr. William Ayers, Distinguished Professor of Education, University of Illinois at Chicago |
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Dr. David C. Berliner, Regents’ Professor of Education at Arizona State University |
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Dr. Nel Noddings, Lee L. Jacks Professor of Child Education, Stanford University Dr. Noddings’ interests include ethical decision-making, the ethics of care, mathematical problem-solving, global awareness, and school reform. |
Fireside Chats with KDP Laureates |
“These speakers are the reason I attended the convocation. I was definitely NOT disappointed. Their ideas are refreshing and gave me hope for the future of education!” |
“WOW! To come to Convo and hear personally the leaders in Educational Research is outstanding.” |
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Dr. Louise Berman, Professor Emerita, College of Education, University of Maryland, College Park |
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Dr. O. L. Davis, Jr., Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin, and Former President of Kappa Delta Pi |
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Dr. Barbara Day, Chair, Curriculum and Instruction, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Her interests include teacher’s criteria for success and early childhood education. She compares interview results between National Board Certified teachers and non-National |
