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Thursday, March 27
 

12:00pm MDT

Keynote: Math Class Needs a Makeover!
Today's math curriculum is teaching students to expect — and excel at — paint-by-numbers classwork, robbing kids of a skill more important than solving problems: formulating them. Be inspired by educator Dan Meyer and his ideas for classroom-tested math exercises that prompt students to stop and think.

Moderators
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Kevin Simpson

Managing Director, KDSL Global
Kevin Simpson launched KDSL Global, an education consulting company in 2016 in the USA and in the UAE. The company focuses on empowering educators and education businesses globally. Mr. Simpson has served thousands of schools and educators worldwide in 60 countries. The majority of... Read More →

Keynote Speakers
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Dan Meyer

Chief Academic Officer, Desmos
Dan Meyer taught high school math to students who didn't like high school math. He has advocated for better math instruction on CNN, Good Morning America, Everyday With Rachel Ray, and TED.com. He earned his doctorate from Stanford University in math education and is the chief academic... Read More →


Thursday March 27, 2014 12:00pm - 1:15pm MDT
Main Ballroom (Sweeney F/E) Santa Fe Community Convention Center
 
Friday, March 28
 

8:30am MDT

Keynote: What a Great Idea!

The book What a Great Idea has sold more than 200,000 copies since 1992—now meet the incredible author behind this imaginative guide to thinking creatively.

Chic Thompson knows that everyone wants to be more creative—and he knows how to make it possible. That’s why the Harvard Business School released a case study on him. Thompson has had unparalleled success teaching others how to harness their ingenuity to generate new ideas, resolve difficulties in the workplace, and overcome bureaucratic language and “killer phrases” that stifle innovation.


Moderators
avatar for Gladys Graham, Moderator

Gladys Graham, Moderator

Chief Academic and Evaluation Officer of Monarch Academy Schools, The Children’s Guild
Gladys Graham’s life’s work has been in supporting the development and sustainability of positive school culture, high academic performance and effective school leadership. She excels at designing and conducting professional development for teachers and school leaders. Her current... Read More →

Keynote Speakers
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Chic Thompson, Keynote Speaker

Founder, Creative Leadership Group
Chic Thompson’s passion is inspiring executives, MBA students and children to be “curious first… critical second” while creative problem solving. He is a Fellow at the University of Virginia’s Darden Business School and adjunct faculty at the Federal Executive Institute... Read More →


Friday March 28, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Main Ballroom (Sweeney F/E) Santa Fe Community Convention Center
 
Saturday, March 29
 

8:30am MDT

Keynote: Rebranding Math
Moderators
avatar for Scott Laidlaw, Featured Presenter

Scott Laidlaw, Featured Presenter

CEO, MidSchoolMath
Scott Laidlaw is a math teacher-turned-game designer. With 14 years of in-classroom teaching experience at the elementary, secondary and university levels, since earning his doctoral degree from the University of Northern Colorado, Scott has focused his research and development... Read More →

Keynote Speakers
avatar for Laura Ries, Keynote Speaker

Laura Ries, Keynote Speaker

Co-Founder, Ries & Ries
Laura Ries is a leading branding strategist, bestselling author and television personality. In 1994, Laura founded Ries & Ries with her father and partner Al Ries, the legendary Positioning-pioneer. Together they consult with companies around the world on brand strategy. With Al... Read More →


Saturday March 29, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Main Ballroom (Sweeney F/E) Santa Fe Community Convention Center
 
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