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Innovation and Technology for Early Childhood Education at Highlands International School México. BA in Pedagogy, MA in Neuropsychology. Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City. Apple Teacher Swift Playgrounds. Member of the Apple Professional Learning Community.

Regina González de Cossío is a young teacher with a strong passion for Education, Neuroscience and Neurodevelopment. Along her 5 years of experience, she has devoted herself to implementing innovative methodologies in the classroom while teaching ESL disciplines and Science. Regina holds a Bachelors degree in Neuropsychology and a Masters Degree in Neuroeducation and Cognitive Neuroscience. She also holds qualifications on ESL teaching such as the Teachers Diploma and the Certificate for Advanced English (CAE). With this credentials, Regina's dream is to foster the use of technology to create meaningful learning experiences that promote child neurodevelopment.

Dr Kate Highfield is an experienced teacher, teacher educator and researcher, currently working with Early Childhood Australia - as General Manager or Professional Learning and Research Translation. Kate’s work explores effective technology integration and use, with a focus on potential impacts on learning (for adults and children), pedagogy and play. Kate has spent over two decades working as a classroom teacher and as a teacher educator and researcher at Swinburne and Macquarie Universities. Kate's current research (supported by a range of grants and Australian government projects) explores the impact of technology as a tool with young children, parents and educators.

Allison Leedie works with Khan Academy Kids on the School Partnerships team. She was a teacher, interventionist, and literacy coach in Houston, Texas. As a former teacher, she is passionate about helping schools as they use Khan Academy Kids to support their students. Khan Academy Kids is a free mobile app that inspires a love of learning by providing fun, engaging lessons that are aligned to CCSS and the HS ELOF. Learn more at www.khankids.org.

Wendy Oliver is a Senior Instructional Technology Specialist for Kamehameha Schools in the state of Hawai'i. She supports preschool teachers throughout the state with technology integration. She graduated with a BA in Geography from California State University Fullerton and earned her elementary teaching certifications in California and Texas. She is a former second and third grade teacher and Technology Integration Coach. She is a member of the ISTE Early Learning Network Leadership team.

Malia Ota is the interim Instructional Technology Resource Teacher for Nā Kula Kamali’i o Kamehameha (Kamehameha Preschools). Malia supports nā kumu (Teachers) statewide. Prior to her current position, she was a classroom teacher for 14-years working with 3 and 4-year-olds. She graduated with a BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu,

Traci Piltz is an Apple Distinguished Educator, PBS Kids Early Learning Champion, Google Certified Educator, and an Ambassador for Seesaw, Book Creator and PicCollage. She taught kindergarten for over a decade, and was one of the first 1:1 iPad classrooms in her district. She has been a technology integration specialist in her district for the past 5 years, helping kindergarten - 3rd grade teachers in her district innovate and integrate with technology. Traci has presented at ISTE 2019, 2017 ADE Academy, NAEYC, NCCE, the Montana State Educators Conference, and various other workshops and conferences in her state and district.

​Judy is the founder and facilitator of Pre-K Pre-Code, an after school enrichment program for Montessori students, ages 3-6, in Portland, Oregon. In 30-minute sessions, children play and learn about computational thinking in an unplugged, hands-on environment. Pre-K Pre-Code is where coding and creativity go hand in LITTLE hand! Judy also writes a blog about the world of screen-free coding robots and other toys and games that teach computational thinking to early learners.

Emily Relkin is a Ph.D. student at the Eliot Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University and is a member of the DevTech Research Group. Her research focuses on developing ways to measure the acquisition of Computational Thinking skills in young children that not only allow them to program but also to solve real world problems. She developed and validated TechCheck, a novel unplugged computational thinking assessment for 5-9-year-olds that is being used in research and educational settings.

Aimee Sawyer works with Khan Academy Kids on the Teacher Success team. She is a former Head Start preschool teacher from Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a former teacher, she is passionate about supporting teachers as they use Khan Academy Kids with students. Khan Academy Kids is a free mobile app that inspires a love of learning by providing fun, engaging lessons that are aligned to CCSS and the HS ELOF. Learn more at www.khankids.org.

Amy Silverman is a preschool teacher and team leader at the American International School Guangzhou. She has a B.A in Elementary Education from Michigan State University, a M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University, a M.Ed in Reading from Edinboro State University, and a Certificate in Early Childhood Administration from Champlain College. As an experienced early childhood and EAL teacher. Amy strives to make her inquiry-based classroom fun and accessible to all children. She takes a special interest in their social-emotional development.

Dr. Amanda Sullivan is a research consultant, educator, and author who broadly focuses on the impact of new technologies on young children. Her research specifically explores strategies for breaking gender stereotypes and engaging girls in STEM from an early age. Amanda is the co-creator of the ScratchJr Coding Cards: Creative Coding Activities for Children Ages 5-7 (No Starch Press) and author of the book Breaking the STEM Stereotype: Reaching Girls in Early Childhood (Rowman & Littlefield). Amanda holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in Child Development from Tufts University. Learn more about Amanda at: www.amandaalzenasullivan.com

I'm a passionate early childhood educator, teaching technology to Preschool - Grade 1 students in a full-English-immersion private school in Guatemala City. I recently graduated with a masters in curriculum and educational technology, and I'm also a certified Google Educator and a Seesaw Ambassador. This will be my 6th year attending the ISTE Conference, and my 4th one as a presenter. Last year, I received the ISTE Early Learning Network Award for my work in the design and implementation of makerspaces with young learners.

Kari Wardle currently works as the Education Manager for Idaho Public Television where she leads the education department and provides training and support to teachers throughout the state. Before joining the IdahoPTV staff in 2017, she worked as an elementary school teacher for ten years. Kari is a PBS Media Literacy Certified Educator, Google Level 2 certified teacher, a certified Microsoft Innovative Educator, an Apple Teacher. She obtained her B.A. in K-8 Interdisciplinary Studies from Western Governors University and her M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology from Idaho State University.