August 2025 Secondary PL: Full Schedule

12:50pm EDT

Blast Off with Gemini AI

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 1:35pm EDT

2006

Launch student learning to new heights with Google Gemini—your go-to AI copilot for high school classrooms

Speakers

Jessica Ciokan

Innovative Learning Coach, Freeman High School (Henrico County)

Jeff Rew

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Innovative Learning Coach at Varina High School.

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 1:35pm EDT
2006 Varina HS

Innovation, AI In Education

12:50pm EDT

TeacherFEST Pop Up

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 1:35pm EDT

2003

TeacherFest Pop-Up Sessions offer innovative professional learning for teachers, by teachers. Hear directly from three teacher–ILC pairs as they share real stories of teaching, learning, and creativity in action. Engage, connect, and get inspired by what’s possible when collaboration meets innovation!

Speakers

Jon Gregori

ILCs

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 1:35pm EDT
2003 Varina HS

Innovation, Innovative Practices

12:50pm EDT

Unleash Your Ultimate Lesson Delivery with Explain Everything Whiteboard

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 1:35pm EDT

2007

Transform your teaching with a dynamic whiteboard tool built for interaction, creativity, and clarity.

Speakers

Carrie Simmons

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Innovative Learning Coach for Henrico County Public Schools; National Board-Certified Teacher, MS Library Science (Longwood University)

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 1:35pm EDT
2007 Varina HS

Innovation, Digital Literacy

12:50pm EDT

Mic Drop Moments with Podcasting

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 2:25pm EDT

2006

Help students find their voice and share their learning - podcasting made easy, impactful, and fun.

Speakers

Allison Boyd

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

As a former high school art and design teacher and STEAM coach, I am now helping teachers with innovative learning strategies as an Innovative Learning Coach for our middle schoolers. I also love finding quirky vacation spots, dinosaurs and cat videos so any of those topics are fair... Read More →

Amanda Coleman

Innovative Learning Coach

Matt Cross

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 2:25pm EDT
2006 Varina HS

Innovation, Voice & Choice

12:50pm EDT

Show What You Know with Presentations of Learning (POLs)

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 2:25pm EDT

2005

Discover fresh ideas for student-led presentations that celebrate learning and build durable skills.

Speakers

Danielle Sommers

Innovative Learning Coach, Hungary Creek Middle School

Melissa Woltz

Innovative Learning Coach, Hermitage High School

Wednesday August 13, 2025 12:50pm - 2:25pm EDT
2005 Varina HS

Innovation, Innovative Practices

1:40pm EDT

Lights, Camera, Learn! with WeVideo

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm EDT

2007

Make learning cinematic - empower students to create, reflect, and shine with simple, powerful video tools.

Speakers

Becky Lambert

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS

Becky is the Innovative Learning Coach and a former Spanish teacher at Deep Run H.S.

Andrea Lund

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Innovative Learning

Innovative Learning Coach at Tucker High School in Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm EDT
2007 Varina HS

Innovation, Digital Literacy

1:40pm EDT

That's Brisk, Baby!

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm EDT

2006

Ready to teach smarter, not harder? That's Brisk, Baby! Join us to explore the amazing capabilities of Brisk for Teaching, the AI sidekick that every educator needs. You'll see how quickly you can generate resources, streamline grading, and personalize learning experiences, for any subject area. This isn't just PD – it's your ticket to a less stressful and more impactful teaching journey.

Speakers

Jeremy Booher

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico High School

Charlotte Mason

Innovative Learning Coach, Holman Middle School

Wednesday August 13, 2025 1:40pm - 2:25pm EDT
2006 Varina HS

Innovation, AI In Education

2:30pm EDT

AI-Powered Practice & Projects with SchoolAI

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

2006

See how the Space and Sidekick tools can help students review, practice, and create! Discover practical ways to use SchoolAI to increase engagement, boost student voice, and support meaningful learning.

Speakers

Eric Hoefler

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Instructional Technology

Julexus Hyman

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Former English Language Arts teacher, currently the Innovative Learning Coach at Elko Middle School. I am passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for students, and dedicated to supporting teachers bring innovate practices into their instruction!

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
2006 Varina HS

Innovation, AI In Education

2:30pm EDT

Schoology Smart: Mastering the New Google Assignments

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT

2007

Save a tree! Learn to master giving, getting, and grading Google Assignments in Schoology.

Speakers

Patty Hassan

Henrico County Public Schools, HCPS Instructional Technology

Eliza Milcarek

Innovative Learning Coach, Moody Middle School

As an ILC (Innovative Learning Coach), I work at Moody to encourage teachers and students to embrace innovation and purposeful use of technology. To create innovative learning experiences for all Raiders, I provide instructional coaching and professional learning opportunities to... Read More →

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
2007 Varina HS

Innovation, Digital Literacy

2:30pm EDT

Built to Last: Life Readiness and Student Progression

Wednesday August 13, 2025 2:30pm - 4:05pm EDT

2005

Secondary educators, join us this summer to make your lessons truly #LifeReady! Focusing on durable skills like communication and critical thinking, you'll collaborate with peers to enhance your existing curriculum by developing a deeper understanding of HLP progression and student reflection. Leave with ready-to-use, personalized strategies that empower students for lasting success.

Speakers