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8:00am CST

The Sixth Fitness: No Matter What and Why It's Time to Get F.R.E.S.H.!

Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am CST

Learn: Discover the neuroscience behind motivation and how activating your brain's anterior midcingulate cortex can fuel willpower, tenacity and a lifelong passion for learning. David will explore how associating learning with success can transform your perspective and help overcome challenges.

Engage: Experience an energizing and interactive session that will reframe how you view learning. Through dynamic storytelling and thought-provoking insights, David will inspire you to see the connection between curiosity, perseverance and achievement in both personal and professional growth.

Apply: Gain strategies to cultivate a winning mindset in your students by linking learning to moments of triumph and success. Empower them to turn today's challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities, fostering resilience and a love for discovery that will last a lifetime.

Speakers

Stephanie Boyce

Chief Educational Officer, The FRESH Classroom

Dr. Stephanie R. Boyce is an Edupreneur driven by her passion to reshape the educational landscape by making culturally responsive teaching a way of life.For the last decade, Boyce has focused her studies and work on matters of racial justice and equity for historically marginalized... Read More →

David Preston

Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am CST
Grand Pavilion Marriott St. Louis Airport

Session Type Featured Spark

1:30pm CST

Making AI Your F.R.E.S.H. Classroom Assistant

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST

Grand Pavilion

Learn: Discover a 3-step strategy for leveraging AI to enhance student engagement with culturally responsive content. Explore how to utilize AI tools for creating station activities, weekly lessons and customized resources that address diverse student interests and needs.

Engage: Experience a demonstration of the AI strategy and practice crafting classroom activities using AI tools. Engage in collaborative discussions to share ideas and insights with fellow educators.

Apply: Be equipped to apply the 3-step strategy to streamline lesson planning, increase efficiency and create F.R.E.S.H. lessons and activities that are both relevant and engaging for all students.

Speakers

Stephanie Boyce

Chief Educational Officer, The FRESH Classroom

Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm CST
Grand Pavilion Marriott St. Louis Airport

Technology Leadership Culture

Session Type Keynote