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A CLEAR VOICE,
A COLLECTIVE VISION
The National Network of State Teachers of the
Year is proudly presenting the 2017 NNSTOY
Conference: A Clear Voice, a Collective Vision. #NNSTOY17
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The National Network of State Teachers of the Year is proudly presenting the 2017 NNSTOY Conference: A Clear Voice, a Collective Vision.
July 15-19, 2017 at Westin City Center, 1400 M St NW, Washington, DC 20005.
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At The Conference
Agenda
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Saturday, July 15
Day of Service
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Sunday, JULY 16
STRAND 1: Elevating Our Voices for Educational Equity and Social Justice
How can we support the type of schooling (and society) that values, rather than marginalizes?
This strand highlights theoretical and practical models that are responsive to the challenges of preparing educational leaders committed to social justice and equity.
STRAND 2: Teacher Leader Voice
How can we advance student outcomes by expanding opportunities for teacher leadership?
This strand highlights systems and strategies that support teacher leaders.
Monday, JULY 17
STRAND 3: Lifting Our Voices in Policy and Advocacy
How can we gain insight into the legislative process and contribute our important voice and perspective to policy decisions that impact our students?
This strand focuses on actively engaging in policy analysis and advocating for educational opportunities in local communities.
Membership Meeting
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Tuesday, JULY 18
STRAND 4: Raising our Voices for Students and the Profession
How can we actualize our deep belief that when our teachers are organized and in positions of leadership (within and outside the classroom), they will serve as a transformative force for and with students, communities and the broader movement to professionalize teaching?
This strand focuses on raising our voices for our student’s unique needs and for the teaching profession.
Unconference
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Wednesday, JULY 19
DAY ON THE HILL
Take a field trip to Capitol Hill and meet with your Congressional leaders! Please sign up on the sign-up sheet for the Day on the Hill. Our Day on the Hill Committee will set up meetings with your state’s senators so you will attend a Hill meeting with all teachers from your state.
Speakers
Jose Vilson
A middle school New York math eduator, Founder of EduColor, writer, and activist
Stephen Ritz
A South Bronx educator, Global Teacher Prize 2015 Finalist, innovator, social entrepreneur and urban farmer
Wesley Williams
A senior project director with 19 years of experience in teacher recruitment and retention, enhancement, educator equity, curriculum development
Clint Smith
A writer, former high school English teacher and doctoral candidate at Harvard University studying education, incarceration and inequality
Anne Holton
Lawyer and judge who served as the Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia from 2014 to 2016
Lee-Ann Stephens
(Minnesota, 2006) a racial equity and instructional coach, and a board member for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Sean McComb
(National Teacher of the Year, Maryland, 2014) a high school English and AVID teacher, a Teaching Ambassador Fellow at the U.S. Department of Education in 2016
Michael Miller
(Pennsylvania, 2013, Finalist) an art teacher, the developer of the Public Art Workshop
Richard Ognibene
(New York, 2008) A National Hall of Fame awardee, high school science teacher
Vicki Davis
Writer for the Cool Cat Teacher blog for over 10 years and an Edublog award finalist for Best Teacher Blog for the last nine
Jennifer Tobin
A high school English teacher and an advocate for mindfulness and mindful practices
Katie Biggs
Awardee of the DoDEA Korea District Teacher of the Year, a kindergarten teacher, mentor, facilitator, and teacher leader
Ryan Wallace
A high school English Language Arts teacher, facilitator of professional learning modules
Ann Neary
a high school literature teacher, teacher consultant, MET project participant, and a TeachStrong Ambassador
Beth Maloney
(Arizona, 2014) a doctoral student and blogger, teach of 17 years, and a Lead Teacher Champion Fellow
Kristie Martorelli
(Arizona, 2012) an elementary school teacher, and a member of the Gates Foundation Teacher Advisory Committee
Cindy Ollendyke
(Pennsylvania, 2006, Finalist) a middle school science teacher, advocate with TEACH to Lead and ECET2 grant programs
Mairi Cooper
(Pennsylvania, 2015) a high school orchestra director and chair of the music department
Anthony Angelini
A middle school language arts and social studies teacher and the recipient of the Milken Educator Award in 2015
Janet Miltenberger
(Pennsylvania, 2013, Finalist) an elementary reading specialist, and the Professional Development Chair on the Board of NSTOY-PA
Michael Soskil
(Pennsylvania, 2017) an elementary science teacher, 2016 Global Teacher Prize finalist, a recipient of the 2014 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
Rebecca Snyder
(Pennsylvania, 2009) a high school English Language Arts teacher, and the Past President of NNSTOY
Doreen Petri
A high school and college science teacher, creator of BELONG, and the recipient of the National Environmental Education Award 2012
Ellen Sherratt
A senior researcher at American Institutes for Research focusing on teacher leadership, retention, and compensation
Catherine Caine
(National Finalist, Hawaii, 2015) a Habits of Mind Teacher consultant, a member of the ESSA Task Force
Amy Perruso
A high school AP social studies teacher, the HSTA Secretary-Treasurer, and a member of the ESSA Task Force
Melody Arabo
(Michigan, 2015) a 3rd grade teacher, and a 2016 Teaching Ambassador Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education
Anna Baldwin
(Montana, 2014) a high school English and history teacher, 2016 Teaching Ambassador Fellow with the U.S. Department of Education
Patrick Kelly
(South Carolina, 2014, Finalist) a high school AP government teacher, and a Washington Teaching Ambassador Fellow
Catherine Jacques
Researcher at American Institutes for Research focusing on systems and supports for educator development and college and career-readiness.
Celine Coggins
Founder of Teach Plus and an Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard University
Katy Smith
(Minnesota, 2011) a Global Learning Fellow with the National Education Association Foundation
Gay Fitzgibbons-Barnes
(Alabama, 2012) National Teacher of the Year Finalist, and an Assistant Professor of Education
Luisa Palomo-Hare
(Nebraska, 2012) Kindergarten teacher, recipient of the Buffett Outstanding Teaching Award
Kaitlin Pennington
Senior analyst with Bellwether Education Partners in the Policy and Thought Leadership practice area
Allison Crean Davis
Senior adviser to Bellwether Education Partners, Co-Founder of New Legacy Partnerships LLC
Amanda McAdams
(Arizona, 2011) Assistant Superintendent for Lincoln County School Disctrict #2 in Wyoming
Rebecca Wattleworth
(Illinois, 2012, Finalist) high school science and math teacher, Co-chairperson of the Advance Illinois Educator Advisory Committee, and was a Hope Street Fellow
Jennifer Smith
(Illinois, 2015, finalist) PBS Digital Innovator, VOYA Unsung Hero, and a NOAA Climate Steward
Jacob Carlson
(Illinois, 2015, finalist) secondary English teacher and instructional coach, 2016 Finalist for the Agents for Learning competition
Sharif El-Mekki
Principal at Mastery Charter School-Shoemaker Campus, 2014-16 Principal Ambassador for Secretary Duncan
Michelle Zimmerman
Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Surface Expert, 2016 Lead PBS Digital Media Innovator, 2016 NCCE Outstanding Technology Educator of the Year
Day On The Hill
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Sponsors
Some of our 2016 National Conference Sponsors:
VOYA, Educational Testing Service, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Walden University, Wonder Grove, the American Federation of Teachers, AIR, The College Board, Educators for Excellence, iTeach, Pearson Evaluation Systems, ProExam Services, TeachingPartners, National University, the NEA Foundation, Pearson, Teachers-Teachers, Intel, and Renaissance Learning
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