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In Canyons School District, we believe that all stakeholders benefit from purposeful technology integration within the learning process, focusing on student achievement. Educational technology will be used to empower teachers, students, and other stakeholders to gain the knowledge and skills needed to adapt, create, consume, and connect responsibly and ethically with the broader world in preparation for meaningful life opportunities.

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Wednesday, June 4
 

9:40am MDT

Understanding Business Chemistry to Build Better Relationships & Communication OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A320
Unlock the power of Business Chemistry to improve your communication, collaboration, and overall success with those around you—whether it's teammates, administrators, parents, or PLCs. In this interactive session, we’ll dive into the four distinct Business Chemistry types, explore what each type needs to feel supported, and discuss how to flex your approach for more effective relationships. You’ll leave with practical strategies to better navigate team dynamics, engage with parents, and foster stronger partnerships with school leadership. Get ready to learn, reflect, and connect in a way that brings out the best in everyone.
Presenter
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Mindy Robison

Director of Middle Schools
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A320
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Admin   Instructional Coaches   Counselors

9:40am MDT

"Take this Job and LOVE it!" Collective Efficacy for School Climate (work in progress) OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A336
Building Collective Efficacy for a Positive Schoolwide Culture
Presenter
avatar for Angi Holden

Angi Holden

Principal, Canyons School District
Angi is passionate about coaching and supporting educators and students. She has been in education for 20 years working in Special Education, Student Services, Coaching, Instructional Support Specialist. She has been an administrator at Glacier Hills & Bella Vista. She is currently... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A336
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

9:40am MDT

Behavior Tracking and Documentation OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A236
Presenting ways in which you can collect data for SST and EBR for Tier 2 and 3 behavior students
Presenter
avatar for Noelle Jones

Noelle Jones

Instrucrtional Coach, Canyons School District
Laugh often!
PM

Paige Martinez

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A236
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

9:40am MDT

Elevate Your Prompts: A Practical Introduction to AI Conversations OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A211
(Part 1 of 3 in a Series): Curious about how AI tools like MagicSchool AI can support your teaching, but not sure where to start? In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn how to elevate your teaching by mastering the basics of prompting by writing clear, intentional instructions that guide AI to generate meaningful and useful responses. We’ll explore the structure of an effective prompt, walk through real classroom examples, and give you time to practice crafting your own. Whether you're hoping to save time, spark creativity, or enhance student learning, this session will give you the skills to grow your confidence using AI.
Presenter
avatar for Emma Moss

Emma Moss

DTL Specialist + AI Co-Leaad, Canyons School District
Emma's main role is as a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District. Emma also currently serves as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Education Program Director. In addition to her current roles, Emma Moss founded the Utah AI Collaborative... Read More →
JK
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A211
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

9:40am MDT

Free yourself! Using an iPad and Canva whiteboard to become more mobile in your classroom OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A331
We will demonstrate how to use Canva whiteboard on your iPad. It can be used to replace a document camera, whiteboard, and Explain Basics/Explain Edu which then allows for better active supervision and student engagement during class.
Presenter
avatar for Rachel Ostvig

Rachel Ostvig

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
JR
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A331
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

9:40am MDT

No Wrong Answers: Creating a Safe and Supportive Classroom with Improv OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A216
In this session we will dive into improv-based team-building games that any teacher (or admin) could use with their classes to provide a safe space for students to express themselves, engage without fear of failure, and build stronger interpersonal connections. Improv is a proven technique to teach listening skills and build a positive classroom community. We will teach you a few different improv games that are easy to use in any classroom as a brain break, morning meeting/starter routine, community building/ice breaker activity, or PBIS reward.
Presenter
avatar for Katie Schmoldt

Katie Schmoldt

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I love history teaching, integrating technology, and anything outdoors!
EH

Erica Heiner

Theatre Teacher
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
A216
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin   Instructional Coaches

10:50am MDT

Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Power of ParentSquare OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A320
Already using ParentSquare but ready to do more with it? This session goes beyond announcements and messages to explore powerful tools like digital forms and permission slips for quick feedback, RSVP tracking for event planning, and Group creation for targeted communication. Learn how these lesser-known features can save you time, increase engagement, and make your communication with families more effective and efficient.
Presenter
avatar for Justin Andersen

Justin Andersen

Video & Digital Broadcast Specialist, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A320
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Admin   Instructional Coaches   Counselors

10:50am MDT

Games & Other Non-Curricular Tasks for the Math Classroom OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A229
Games and non-curricular tasks have been essential for increasing creativity, collaboration, risk-taking, building relationships, improving spatial reasoning, increasing buy-in, and bringing me more teacher joy. I’ll be teaching a few easy-to-implement games and sharing a list of resources for other options.
Presenter
avatar for Katie Nelson

Katie Nelson

Second Best Teacher, Canyons School District
Katie Nelson has taught a total of 15 years--14 years in general education and 1 year of special education resource for online learners. She currently teaches math intervention for 7th & 8th graders. Katie is a proponent of high-quality public school choice options. She strives to... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A229
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors

10:50am MDT

Behavior Tracking and Documentation OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A236
Presenting ways in which you can collect data for SST and EBR for Tier 2 and 3 behavior students
Presenter
avatar for Noelle Jones

Noelle Jones

Instrucrtional Coach, Canyons School District
Laugh often!
PM

Paige Martinez

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A236
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

10:50am MDT

Mindfulness and Yoga OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A175
Calm Room Session
Presenter
avatar for Danae Gothard

Danae Gothard

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Danae Gothard has been an Instructional Coach and Education Technology Coach in Canyons School District for 14 years. She has prior classroom experience in the elementary setting and is currently working with students in K-5.
TH
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A175
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

10:50am MDT

Prompting with Purpose: Elevating Instruction Through Research-Based Strategies OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A211
(Part 2 of 3 in a Series) Move beyond basic prompting and learn how to use MagicSchool AI with purpose. This session dives into research-based prompting strategies that align with key instructional goals like scaffolding complex tasks, promoting academic language, and fostering inquiry-based learning. You’ll explore how to design prompts that deepen student thinking, support multilingual learners, and enhance formative assessment. Leave with ready-to-use examples and the confidence to apply them in your own classroom.
Presenter
avatar for Emma Moss

Emma Moss

DTL Specialist + AI Co-Leaad, Canyons School District
Emma's main role is as a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District. Emma also currently serves as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Education Program Director. In addition to her current roles, Emma Moss founded the Utah AI Collaborative... Read More →
avatar for Jonathan Stewart

Jonathan Stewart

Teacher Specialist & AI Co-Lead, Canyons School District
Jonathan Stewart has worked in education for over 20 years, first as a school psychologist and then as an advocate for technology integration in the classroom as part of the Canyons School District's Digital Teaching and Learning team. He currently works as an AI project co-lead for... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
A211
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

2:15pm MDT

Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Power of ParentSquare OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A320
Already using ParentSquare but ready to do more with it? This session goes beyond announcements and messages to explore powerful tools like digital forms and permission slips for quick feedback, RSVP tracking for event planning, and Group creation for targeted communication. Learn how these lesser-known features can save you time, increase engagement, and make your communication with families more effective and efficient.
Presenter
avatar for Justin Andersen

Justin Andersen

Video & Digital Broadcast Specialist, Canyons School District
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A320
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Admin   Instructional Coaches   Counselors

2:15pm MDT

Free yourself! Using an iPad and Canva whiteboard to become more mobile in your classroom OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A331
We will demonstrate how to use Canva whiteboard on your iPad. It can be used to replace a document camera, whiteboard, and Explain Basics/Explain Edu which then allows for better active supervision and student engagement during class.
Presenter
avatar for Rachel Ostvig

Rachel Ostvig

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
JR
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A331
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

2:15pm MDT

From Hidden Talent to Certified Skill: Microcredentials for Teachers OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A214
Teachers do incredible work every day—mentoring peers, leading initiatives, supporting diverse learners—but too often those skills stay hidden in our own classrooms or go unrecognized. Utah’s microcredential system offers a way to turn your expertise into visible, portable, and verified recognition aligned with state standards.
In this hands-on session, you’ll:
Learn what microcredentials are and why they matter for teachers
Explore the list of available Utah microcredentials
Draft your 2025 CTESS professional growth goal aligned to a microcredential
Start planning your pathway to completion
Set personal reminders to help you stay on track
Whether you’re looking to showcase your strengths, grow your skills, or take a step toward leadership, microcredentials offer a flexible, teacher-driven way to get USBE credit for what you do best. Leave this session with a plan in place—and a head start on next year.
Presenter
avatar for Sandra LeCheminant

Sandra LeCheminant

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Teacher, administrator, instructional coach
JR
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A214
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

2:15pm MDT

Mindfulness and Yoga OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A175
Calm Room Session
Presenter
avatar for Danae Gothard

Danae Gothard

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
Danae Gothard has been an Instructional Coach and Education Technology Coach in Canyons School District for 14 years. She has prior classroom experience in the elementary setting and is currently working with students in K-5.
TH
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A175
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

2:15pm MDT

Personalizing your Mac Desktop OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A209
In this session, we'll learn how to both find and create digital icons to replace the manila folder icons on your computer to help visually separate your content.
Presenter
avatar for Sydnie Schoepf

Sydnie Schoepf

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I have a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from Utah State and am now an Instructional Coach after 13 years in the classroom, though I still teach an online class for USBE through SUU: Teaching Secondary English Language Arts. I am a lover of history, painting, and most things tech... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A209
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

2:15pm MDT

Your Class, Your Bot: Building Custom Chatbots for Elevated Learning OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A115
(Part 3 of 3 in a Series): Ready to take your AI use to the next level? In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to build custom AI chatbots using MagicSchool AI that align with your specific teaching goals. Whether you want a feedback-giving mentor, a vocabulary coach, or a Socratic discussion partner, you’ll explore how to design bots that transform classroom interactions, support differentiation, and elevate student voice. No coding required—just creativity, intention, and a clear instructional purpose.
Presenter
avatar for Emma Moss

Emma Moss

DTL Specialist + AI Co-Leaad, Canyons School District
Emma's main role is as a Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist and AI Project Co-Lead in Canyons School District. Emma also currently serves as the Artificial Intelligence for K-12 Education Program Director. In addition to her current roles, Emma Moss founded the Utah AI Collaborative... Read More →
avatar for Scott Christensen

Scott Christensen

Education Specialist, Canyons School District
Scott Christensen brings nearly 20 years of experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, and specialist in grades K-12 in public schools and charter schools from Washington State, Florida, North Dakota, and Utah. He has taught English/Language Arts in grades 7-11, including... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A115
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin

2:15pm MDT

No Wrong Answers: Creating a Safe and Supportive Classroom with Improv OPEN SEATS
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A215
In this session we will dive into improv-based team-building games that any teacher (or admin) could use with their classes to provide a safe space for students to express themselves, engage without fear of failure, and build stronger interpersonal connections. Improv is a proven technique to teach listening skills and build a positive classroom community. We will teach you a few different improv games that are easy to use in any classroom as a brain break, morning meeting/starter routine, community building/ice breaker activity, or PBIS reward.
Presenter
avatar for Katie Schmoldt

Katie Schmoldt

Instructional Coach, Canyons School District
I love history teaching, integrating technology, and anything outdoors!
EH

Erica Heiner

Theatre Teacher
Wednesday June 4, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
A215
  Elementary Teachers   Middle School Teachers   High School Teachers   Counselors   Admin   Instructional Coaches
 
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