Microsoft Innovative Educator Playground: It's A Small World After All

Lisa Bray is a Digital Integration Specialist for the West Ada School District in Meridian, Idaho. She supports teachers and administrators in the implementation of technology in K-12 schools systematically to further instructional goals. She loves encouraging others to be innovative in their journey to become critical thinkers in the global world. She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer, Microsoft Master Trainer, MIE Fellow and NCEE Professional Learning Specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Business Management; a Master of Education and is pursuing an Education Specialist degree. She has presented at educational conferences, including IETA, NCCE, FETC and ISTE.

Felisa is a veteran educator with over 27 years of classroom and leadership experience. Currently, a Digital Learning Specialist with Atlanta Public Schools in Atlanta, GA, Felisa provides technology training and support for educators in her district and beyond. Felisa has earned numerous distinctions and certifications in EdTech such as Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Master Trainer, and Minecraft Global Ambassador to name a few. Felisa is a co-author of the Microsoft Infused Classroom: A Guidebook to Making Thinking Visible and Amplifying Student Voice. Felisa is also a co-creator of the Minecraft Good Trouble Lessons (Social Justice).

As an educator and leader with over 22 years of experience, I am passionate about building relationships and making connections to support growth and needed change to impact student learning. I serve as a natural team-leader, mentor, and developer of programs that guide educators and support leaders towards a common goal. Check out my blog at eileenheller.com and follow me on social media @eileenheller. I also serve, share, and learn as an ISTE Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, BrainPop Certified Educator, Microsoft Global Learning Mentor, and #TeachSDGs Ambassador.

MS Math Teacher for 22 years in NY. Born, raised, and live in PA. Passion for all things Minecraft, Star Wars, Doctor Who, and a few other nerdy flavors. Beginner furniture maker. Spreadsheet junkie. Husband. Father to daughter and son. Lego collector. Crayola addict. One-time Pharmacy major. Still love Chemistry and Physics. Novice, but avid sunrise/sunset photographer. Current favorite EdTech stuff: OneNote, Whiteboard.Fi, WolframAlpha.com, Minecraft. Stuff needing investigation: VR in the classroom, PowerApps, Meaning of Life. I enjoy every moment that I can share and learn about new tech with fellow educators!

Holly has been in education for 20 years, 11 of them in Professional Learning support in the Office of Technology Innovation for Duval County Public Schools. With the multiple opportunities to speak at multiple international Conferences (including ISTE), Holly has been able to learn, grow, and build capacity to support teachers effectively through digital innovative tools within the district she serves. As part of the NCCE (Northeast Council for Computer Education) team she has the opportunity to serve multiple schools and districts throughout the country.

Mary Elizabeth is in her 24th year in education. She has taught at the elementary, middle, high school and university levels in Washington State, Athens, Greece and Merida, Mexico. These experiences have given Mary Elizabeth a unique perspective on change initiatives within the educational setting. She holds a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology and an Administration Credential from John Hopkins. She is a MIE Expert and Minecraft Global Mentor. She is currently an interim Director of Technology for the Marysville School District in Marysville, WA and is a Professional Learning Specialist for the Northwest Council for Computer Education.