Keynote: John Meehan - Teacher, Instructional Coach, Author, Marathoner, Spartan, Tough Mudder, and Theme Park Junkie
Playing with Purpose: Student Engagement for the Win In a world of rapid change, today’s educators need more than the latest tech trend—they need bold, creative strategies that spark lasting engagement. In this high-energy keynote, award-winning author and educator John Meehan invites you to explore the power of purposeful play as a force for meaningful innovation. Discover how playful pedagogy, student-centered instruction, and next-level creativity can transform your classroom. You’ll walk away with practical ways to rethink assessments, avoid common game-based pitfalls, and thoughtfully harness AI—without ever losing the heart of great teaching. The future is fast. The stakes are high. But when you play with purpose, every student can win.
New hires to Baldwin County Public Schools will meet with our Senior Staff, Curriculum & Instruction, and Human Resources Divisions to get the lay of the land, so to speak. After lunch, you will break out into either grade-level or content-specific small groups to hear more from your supervisors and coordinators.
NOTE: When you arrive, register at the kiosk, and then go to the New Hire table to get a paper copy of your schedule for the day.
