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Wednesday, July 23
 

9:00am CDT

DnA Essentials: Navigating Your Assessment Hub
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Unlock the power of DnA! Get comfortable with navigating the platform, exploring various assessment types, accessing student information, and generating insightful reports to enhance your teaching effectiveness.
Presenters
KA

Kim Almanza

Professional Learning Consultant, Renaissance
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 202

9:00am CDT

Navigating Kami & Google Classroom Shores
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Kick start your summer learning with a refreshing stop at the familiar shores of Kami and Google Classroom! This session is designed to revisit the essential connections between these valuable tools. We'll navigate key features, explore efficient assignment workflows, and ensure you're comfortable using Kami's annotation tools within your Google Classroom environment. Whether you're a seasoned navigator or just setting sail, this session will ensure smooth waters!
Presenters
avatar for Mantha Camacho

Mantha Camacho

Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Kami
Mantha Camacho is a Teaching and Learning Coordinator with Kami. Before joining Kami, she taught for 18 years in public education, with most of those years in a DAEP setting. She is a Google Level 2 Certified educator, was voted Teacher of the Year in 2008, and served in several leadership... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 243

9:00am CDT

Venturing into Interdisciplinary PLC: ELA and Science
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
This session will focus on the text Into the Wild and share lessons and projects that are interdisciplinary. We'll discuss the planning process and curriculum design that fosters creativity and critical thinking at the secondary level. The session will aim to increase engagement, deepen analysis, and integrate cross-curricular connections.
Presenters
avatar for Brittany Eames

Brittany Eames

Teacher, Baldwin Preparatory Academy
CP

Carol Perez-Turner Perez-Turner

Teacher, Baldwin Preparatory Academy
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 5

9:00am CDT

Making Science Come Alive with Gizmos
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
In this session, participants will learn strategies to engage students in critical thinking and inquiry with Gizmos. Participants will also discuss best practices for using simulations, how to incorporate literacy and develop a deeper understanding to support student learning in a standards-based science classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Tiffany Christian

Tiffany Christian

Senior Implementation Coordinator, ExploreLearning
Tiffany Christian is an Area Implementation Coordinator with ExploreLearning in the Mid-Atlantic region.  She has 17 years of experience in public education as a gifted math and science teacher, an academic coach, and a district K-12 science instructional lead.  She currently lives... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Room 93

9:00am CDT

Tie-Dye makes everything BETTER!
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Come learn about tie-dye. Learn how easy it would be to do tie-dye for yourself, a group, a class, a club, or even the entire school! Let's tie-dye Baldwin county!!!!

Bring a 100% COTTON T-shirt the morning of your session, drop it in the bucket, and then come back and tie-dye a beautiful creation!!!!

This is a GRITC favorite session!
Presenters
avatar for Joyce Garrison

Joyce Garrison

Art Teacher, Rosinton Elementary
Hello!I am excited to be returning to GRITC as a presenter!I graduated with my bachelors of fine art and master's of education from the University of Montevallo, which is located in Montevallo, AL.I am married and we live in Loxley. I teach elementary art and I absolutely love it... Read More →
AP

Amy Plunkett

Supervisor, Curriculum & Instruction K-12 Fine Arts, Health & PE BCBE, Central Office Staff
Wednesday July 23, 2025 9:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 45 - Art Room

10:00am CDT

DnA Mastery: Crafting Flexible Assessments
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Unlock the potential of DnA! Learn how to create dynamic assessments using existing templates, and discover the basics of flexible assessment creation to enhance your classroom strategies.
Presenters
KA

Kim Almanza

Professional Learning Consultant, Renaissance
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 202

10:00am CDT

Axolotls, Fishing Rodeos and TNT... IN MATH?
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Attention all fearless and innovative math and science teachers in upper elementary, middle, and high school! You know who you are—I see you! If you’re ready to ditch the mundane and harness the power of gaming to supercharge student engagement, this session is for you.

Step into the world of Minecraft: Education Edition, where equations come to life, science gets explosive (safely, of course!), and students collaborate, create, and problem-solve in ways that traditional methods just can’t match. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore how to transform your math and science classroom into an immersive, interactive learning environment—one block at a time! Bring your computer (and a controller if you have one), and let’s "play"—I mean, learn! 😉 P.S. Bonus lessons included on using AI to enhance communication, give clear directions, and craft engaging lesson plans that bring Minecraft into your classroom! Disclaimer: This description was "spiced up" with AI)
Presenters
avatar for Rebecca Cissel

Rebecca Cissel

Teacher, Loxley Elementary
I am a 6th-grade teacher and a tech nerd.  I love trying out new tools in my classroom and sharing them with other educators.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 253

10:00am CDT

Exploring Kami's AI-Powered Hidden Gems
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Discover the hidden treasures within Kami's innovative AI-powered tools! In this session, we'll explore the engaging Questions AI tool, revealing how it can deepen student interaction and comprehension through dynamic questioning. We'll also chart a course to the "Understand Menu", uncovering its potential to break down language and comprehension barriers. Get ready to unearth new possibilities for assessment and personalized learning!
Presenters
avatar for Mantha Camacho

Mantha Camacho

Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Kami
Mantha Camacho is a Teaching and Learning Coordinator with Kami. Before joining Kami, she taught for 18 years in public education, with most of those years in a DAEP setting. She is a Google Level 2 Certified educator, was voted Teacher of the Year in 2008, and served in several leadership... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Room 243

11:00am CDT

Bright Ideas: Illuminating Learning with Blacklight Magic
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
In this interactive workshop, educators will discover how blacklight activities can boost student engagement across subjects. Learn the science behind UV light, explore creative lesson ideas, and try hands-on demos with fluorescent materials, invisible ink, and glow-in-the-dark elements. From science and literacy to SEL and classroom transformations, you'll leave with practical, glowing strategies to energize learning!
Presenters
NT

Nancy Timmons

Art Teacher, Central Baldwin Middle
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 228

11:00am CDT

Teaching Made Magical: Transform Your Classroom with Magic School AI
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Imagine cutting hours off your planning time while delivering more engaging, personalized lessons—sounds like magic, right? Magic School AI is the ultimate AI-powered tool designed for all teachers, in all subjects, at all grade levels! From generating lesson plans and assessments to providing instant differentiation and feedback, this platform does the heavy lifting so you can focus on what truly matters—your students.

Join this session to see how AI can streamline your workload, spark creativity, and supercharge student learning. Whether you're a tech newbie or an AI enthusiast, you'll walk away with practical strategies to make AI your most powerful teaching assistant!

Let’s work smarter, not harder—because teaching should be magical!
Presenters
avatar for Stacey Tatum

Stacey Tatum

3rd Grade Teacher, Elberta Elementary
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 5

11:00am CDT

DnA Item Bank: Crafting Precision Assessments
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Unlock the power of DnA's item bank! Learn how to create tailored assessments by pulling items from the item bank and using filters like standards and depth of knowledge to ensure your assessments meet your students' needs.
Presenters
KA

Kim Almanza

Professional Learning Consultant, Renaissance
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 202

11:00am CDT

Teach like a maker - Hands on learning with Heart
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
In this session we will explore how to bring the maker mindset into your classroom through hands-on, project-based learning that builds both knowledge and relationships.
Presenters
avatar for Jessica Johnson

Jessica Johnson

Teacher, Loxley Elementary
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 93

11:00am CDT

Stories from History. Lessons for Today.
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Are you ever in a position where you find yourself on a quest, a continuous search for sources that are not only reliable but also trustworthy? Perhaps you often seek lesson plans that are not just informative, but also engaging and educational? Well, fear not, for RetroReport is here to offer you a beacon of hope in the vast sea of information overload.
RetroReport, a beacon of light in the darkness of misinformation, blends the elements of credible journalism, rich history, fundamental civics knowledge, and essential media literacy education. Their exceptional work serves as a testament to the profound impact that historical events have on shaping the contemporary world we live in. Through the art of documentary storytelling, they delve deep into the annals of time to elucidate how the past reverberates in the present. In an age where misinformation spreads like wildfire, RetroReport stands as a bastion of truth and accuracy by undertaking a three-fold mission.
Firstly, they strive to breathe new life into the realms of history and civics education, ensuring that current and future generations are well-versed in the intricacies of the past. Secondly, they provide nonpartisan journalism that is rooted in verifiable facts, serving as a reliable compass in navigating the turbulent waters of today's media landscape. And lastly, they equip individuals with the necessary tools for media literacy, empowering them to discern truth from falsehood in an era of deception and distortion.
With an extensive repertoire of over 250 short documentaries and video series, RetroReport has collaborated with esteemed partners such as The New York Times, PBS, The New Yorker, VICE, Scientific American, NBC News, Politico, Time, The Guardian, and Univision. Their educational materials have proven to be invaluable resources for educators across diverse disciplines, from English and science to history and beyond.
As a dedicated secondary ELA teacher, I am committed to sharing the wonders of RetroReport with my fellow educators. Together, we can explore innovative ways to seamlessly integrate RetroReport's wealth of knowledge and insight into our lesson plans, enriching the educational experience for our students. So, won't you join me on this enlightening journey to discover RetroReport and unlock the boundless potential it holds for enhancing your teaching repertoire?
Click on the link provided to join RetroReport for free and embark on a transformative educational experience like never before. Let us harness the power of RetroReport to enlighten minds and inspire hearts in the pursuit of knowledge and truth. Link: ​Click Here​​​
Presenters
avatar for Nikki Minoso

Nikki Minoso

Teacher, Spanish Fort High
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 7

11:00am CDT

Savvas Elevate Science K-6
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Get started with Savvas Elevate Science K-6. We will share how to roll out this exciting new science program for students and teachers. We will share how to utilize hands on digital and print tools in the classroom.
Presenters
FD

Faith Davis

Savvas Sales Rep, Savvas Learning Company
Wednesday July 23, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Room 269
  Science

12:00pm CDT

Charting Inclusive Voyages with Kami
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Embark on a journey towards creating a truly inclusive learning environment for your students. This session will guide you in utilizing Kami's accessibility features and integrating differentiated practices into your instruction. We'll explore effective strategies to offer varied ways of presenting information, enabling student action and expression, and fostering engagement, ensuring all learners can navigate the curriculum successfully with Kami as your trusted guide.
Presenters
avatar for Mantha Camacho

Mantha Camacho

Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Kami
Mantha Camacho is a Teaching and Learning Coordinator with Kami. Before joining Kami, she taught for 18 years in public education, with most of those years in a DAEP setting. She is a Google Level 2 Certified educator, was voted Teacher of the Year in 2008, and served in several leadership... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 243

12:00pm CDT

Venturing into Interdisciplinary PLC: ELA and Science
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
This session will focus on the text Into the Wild and share lessons and projects that are interdisciplinary. We'll discuss the planning process and curriculum design that fosters creativity and critical thinking at the secondary level. The session will aim to increase engagement, deepen analysis, and integrate cross-curricular connections.
Presenters
avatar for Brittany Eames

Brittany Eames

Teacher, Baldwin Preparatory Academy
CP

Carol Perez-Turner Perez-Turner

Teacher, Baldwin Preparatory Academy
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 5

12:00pm CDT

Gamify Your Classroom
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Transforming classroom assignments into games can make learning more engaging and enjoyable for students across all subjects. By incorporating elements like competition, rewards, and challenges, you can turn standard tasks into interactive experiences that spark curiosity and enthusiasm. Whether it's using quiz-style games for history, math puzzles with a timed twist, or science-based scavenger hunts, these gamified activities encourage active participation, boost motivation, and help students retain information in a fun, dynamic way. Gamifying learning not only fosters a sense of excitement but also promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Presenters
avatar for Jamie Franklin

Jamie Franklin

Special Education Teacher, Daphne Middle
Mrs. Franklin has been a special education teacher for over nine and a half years. She has a background in behavior and Speech Language Pathology. In addition to advocating for her students, she is an avid volunteer and member of Alpha Kappa Sorority. She is a mentor/founder of the... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CDT
Room 4

1:00pm CDT

DnA Digital Mastery: Administering, Scoring, and Reporting
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Harness the full potential of DnA! Learn how to seamlessly administer and score Item Bank and Flexible Assessments online. Dive into the basics of data analysis to gain valuable insights from your assessments and elevate your teaching strategies.
Presenters
KA

Kim Almanza

Professional Learning Consultant, Renaissance
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 202

1:00pm CDT

From Testing the Waters to Wide Open Throttle: Get Kami Certified
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
This interactive Learning Lab is your one-stop shop to achieve your Kami Level 1
AND 2 certifications. Our expert navigator will guide you through hands-on exercises and collaborative explorations, ensuring you deeply understand Kami's core features and unlock more advanced functionalities. From annotation essentials to collaborative document design and interactive assignments, you'll leave this session with the skills and certifications to confidently integrate Kami into your teaching and engage your students. Prepare to elevate your Kami prowess and cast off towards enhanced learning experiences!
Presenters
avatar for Mantha Camacho

Mantha Camacho

Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Kami
Mantha Camacho is a Teaching and Learning Coordinator with Kami. Before joining Kami, she taught for 18 years in public education, with most of those years in a DAEP setting. She is a Google Level 2 Certified educator, was voted Teacher of the Year in 2008, and served in several leadership... Read More →
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 243

1:00pm CDT

Homeostasis: Creating a Balance Classroom (ON A BALANCE BEAM!!!)
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
With education changing every year, strategies improving every semester, and students changing every day, how do you juggle and balance what is important in the classroom?? Jump into an in depth discussion on exploring and challenging balance within your classroom
Presenters
JC

Jonathan Carswell

Teacher, Foley High School
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 28

1:00pm CDT

13 Ways to WOW
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
This session will focus on a menu of 13 strategies teachers can mix and match to make any lesson more engaging and meaningful, while also being easier to implement because adding a little WOW to a lesson doesn't have to mean more work. This session is designed for teachers who are looking to add a dash of creativity to stir up engagement, while serving up more efficient lessons that meet the needs of every academic appetite.
Presenters
avatar for Jaime Tillman

Jaime Tillman

Curriculum Leader, Daphne Middle School
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 8

1:00pm CDT

Thinking in Action: Practical Strategies for Active Learning
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Are your students engaged in deep thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration—or are they just waiting for answers? In this dynamic session, we’ll explore Building Thinking Classrooms strategies that shift students from passive receivers of information to active thinkers and doers. Rooted in Peter Liljedahl’s research, these strategies empower students to take ownership of their learning while fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and perseverance.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Strategies for forming randomized, collaborative groups that increase participation and accountability
✅ Techniques to reduce student dependency on direct instruction while increasing engagement
✅ Practical ways to shift classroom norms so students take risks, share ideas, and develop persistence

Why Attend?
Expect an interactive, hands-on experience where you’ll engage in thinking tasks just like your students would. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies that can be implemented immediately in any secondary classroom—whether you teach math, science, or humanities.
Presenters
avatar for Annie Freeman

Annie Freeman

Building Thinking Classrooms, Robertsdale High School
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 207

1:00pm CDT

Level Up Learning: Gamify Anything!
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Want to boost student engagement and make learning more fun? In this session, you'll discover how to gamify any lesson, review, or worksheet! Learn how to design effective review games, create lesson-length interactive experiences, and turn ordinary worksheets into exciting challenges. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced educator, you'll walk away with ready-to-use strategies and tools to make learning more dynamic and enjoyable for your students. Get ready to level up your teaching!
Presenters
BB

Brittany Babineaux

Teacher, Fairhope Middle
Wednesday July 23, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 7
 
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