Universally Designed: Functional, Accessible and Elegantly Visual Lesson-Design

Sean Arnold is the director of school pathways for the New York City Department of Education where he works with the Student Pathways team to guide computer science, college/career readiness and career technical education. He previously worked as a special educator, music educator and STEM/CS coach in NYC’s District 75, citywide special education. Both roles have given him the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students and educators, and he remains committed to accessibly and equitably reaching ALL students through innovative technology and practices. Arnold is also an ongoing advocate for the power gamification and hands-on learning challenges to empower student achievement. He has received the ISTE Outstanding Teacher Honorable Mention, ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator Award, NYCDOE Excellence in School Technology Award and the EDxEDNYC Excellence in Technology Award. He’s an Apple Distinguished Educator and Learning Coach; an Adobe Creative Educator Leader; a Google Certified Innovator, Coach and Trainer; and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Certified Trainer. He’s certified by Promethean, SMART, Nearpod, Pear Deck, BrainPOP, Discovery Education, Flocabulary, GoGuardian, Seesaw, Buncee, Newsela, Book Creator, Epic!, Lucid, Kami, Soundtrap, Microsoft Flip, Minecraft, Wakelet, EdPuzzle, Classcraft, Quizizz, Kahoot, Gimkit, Breakout, Sphero, Osmo, Bloxels, Code.org, Codesters, Tynker, Screencastify and more. He enjoys sharing his expertise and connecting with like-minded educators at conferences to empower educational change agents to impact the overwrought education system. He shares his expertise at making learning personally meaningful, intrinsically motivating and made for everyone at BraveInTheAttempt.com.

Christopher R. Bugaj, MA CCC‐SLP is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools. Chris co-hosts the Talking With Tech podcast about using technology to design inclusive educational experiences for those who use augmentative/alternative communication. Chris is the author of The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome For All, published by ISTE, co-author of Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year and The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools.

Melinda Caudill is a Kindergarten teacher from Lexington, KY. She also serves as a digital learning coach in her building, STLP Coach, and a GoGuardian Certified Coach. Check out her blog and follow her other social medias by looking for Teaching Tiny Techies https://bit.ly/teachingtinytechies

Brookie Chandler is an Instructional Technology Coach with the New York City Department of Education. She is also a certified mentor teacher and an Instructional Coach with the Verizon Innovative Learning Program. Ms. Chandler is a member of ISTE, a Google Certified Innovator, a Microsoft Innovative Educator, and an Adobe Creative Educator.

Lisa is a Technology Teacher and Technology Specialist for elementary students (K-5). She utilizes game-based learning to foster 21st century skills and enjoys teaching coding, digital citizenship, and applied digital skills. She also advocates for meaningful tech integration that enhances the teaching and learning experience. This includes leveraging technology to not only increase student engagement, but also to address diverse student needs to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for all learners. Lisa is a Google Certified Trainer, Apple Learning Coach, Adobe Creative Educator, and also holds certifications for various ed tech apps/tools (Kami, Minecraft Education, Pear Deck, and more).

Renee is an Ed Tech Specialist in Atlanta Public Schools. Before moving into her current role, she taught special education in a variety of grades and settings for 15 years. She focused on assistive technology for many years during her time working with special needs students. Renee is an avid self-guided learner and enjoys earning certifications for different tech tools. In her free time she enjoys graphic design and digital art.

Katie Fielding is a STEM Coach passionate about accessibility and creativity in the classroom. As a coach, she quickly found her niche in sharing instructional practices with her colleagues, and she was selected VSTE coach of the year in 2019. Katie takes joy in building capacity in others so they can fully participate in the digital world. Additionally, Katie is a member of the ISTE Certified Education, Canvas Certified Educator, Google Certified Innovator, Trainer and Coach, Apple Learning Coach, and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert communities. Learn more here: https://www.katiefielding.com/

Lindsay Foster has two decades of educational experience as an elementary classroom educator, a technology applications instructor, and as an instructional technology coach. As an Instructional Technology Coordinator, Mrs. Foster helps students & educators alike build meaningful & engaging learning experiences using technology across the curriculum. Mrs. Foster is a Google Certified Trainer, a LEGO Education US Master Educator, Book Creator Ambassador, and BreakoutEDU Trainer. Mrs. Foster loves to showcase student and educator experiences in the classroom, on the campus and across her district and state, and her speaking engagements have included ISTE, TCEA, MACUL, NCTIES, TCEA ETC, TCCA, TiA, and TXGoo.

Cecelia is from New Orleans, La. She has four beautiful children. Cecelia is a certified coach for Pear Deck, EdPuzzle and Screencastify. Cecelia has presented at numerous conferences and has been featured in a publication to note how well her presentation was received by participants. She also was a Louisiana state finalist for the PAEMST in 2015 and 2019. She recently published a motivational children’s book that can be found on Amazon. The book is Black Girl, Black Girl you are AMAZING!She serves as the Region I Rep for the Louisiana Science Teacher Association.Cecelia Gillam is a proud graduate of Southern University A&M of Baton Rouge. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a concentration in Biology and General Science. She has been teaching science in a High school since 2005. With a zeal for learning and passion for helping others, she went on to earn her Master’s and is currently working on her doctorate in Educational Leadership at Southeastern Louisiana University. Cecelia has been named one of Louisiana’s State finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science in 2015 and 2019.

Katherine Goyette is EdTech Consultant for Tulare COE and co-author of The Complete EdTech Coach: An Organic Approach to Supporting Digital Learning.

Karen is the president and owner of EdTech Solutions, Inc in Reading, MA. She co-moderates #ATChat and co-authored Inclusive Learning 365, published by ISTE. Karen is passionate about supporting educators in their efforts to ensure all learners have access to the inclusive strategies, tools, and resources they need for success, independence, and empowerment.

Mike is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the 2017 ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator. Mike is an adjunct professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey (NJ) teaching Masters level educators in Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning. Mike is the Director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center and serves on the CAST Accessible Educational Materials Advisory Board. Mike is a co-author of the ISTE book Inclusive Learning 365: Edtech Strategies for Every Day of the Year and co-moderator of the weekly #ATchat Twitter chat.

Beth Poss is an educational and technology consultant, accessibility and inclusion advocate, speech/language pathologist, and former assistant principal. She is currently the Director of Educational Programs for LessonPix. Beth is passionate about designing educational environments that support all students in accessing a rigorous curriculum and meeting educational outcomes. In her work with school districts, universities and national and state level organizations she focuses on how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an essential component in designing equitable and inclusive learning environments. She is one of the authors of Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year

Samantha Shaffner is the Gifted and Assessment Coordinator at Marion City Schools in Marion, Ohio. Within her 16 years of experience in education, Samantha has served in the roles of assistant principal, district coordinator, ELA teacher, curriculum designer, content developer, and student advocate. With a focus on leveraging the power of data driven educational tactics in 21st century classrooms, Samantha’s published work provides educators with strategies to grow students academically while using educational technologies. An emerging leader in the educational measurement space, Samantha enjoys working collaboratively to design new techniques in assessment that meet the needs of all students.

Melissa Stark is a Special Education Teacher and Instructional Technology Coach in New York City’s Department of Education. She has presented at ISTE, Closing the Gap, EdxEdNYC and New York City’s Department of Education Technology Summits focusing on making curriculum more accessible to all. She is the recipient of the 2021 NYC DOE Excellence in Technology Award.

An educator with over twenty years of experience, Debbie Tannenbaum works each and every day to “transform” learning using technology. During her time in education, she has served both as a classroom teacher in various grades and as an elementary technology coach. Outside of the classroom, Debbie promotes using technology tools to amplify student learning in her work as an educational technology consultant, author, blogger and speaker. You can connect with Debbie at TannenbaumTech.com .

Chrystal Trapani is the Lead Instructional Technologist: Accessibility Architect with Digital Innovation, an adjunct instructor, and a doctoral student at Old Dominion University. She is a Google Certified Trainer and Instructure's Educator of the Year (2022). Chrystal blends her experience working with first-generation and non-traditional students, curriculum development, creating interactive and accessible online course content, digital accessibility, and training faculty in order to help them achieve positive student outcomes and success. In working with faculty, she helps her colleagues gain strong, working knowledge of how to make course content successful for students of all learning abilities.

Bio: Kyriaki Xiraki-Tselios is an NYCDOE ML/ELL teacher for D75. She is also a remote learning expert, creator, and adaptor of accessible and differentiated online curricula. She is also an Apple Learning Coach, a Google Certified Educator, MIE certified, Nearpod PioNear and Coach, and a Quizizz Certified Educator. Kiki is a #TeachSDGs international ambassador in Cohort 6 2022, a Common Sense Educator, and a GoNoodle ambassador. Kiki enjoys working out, reading, and traveling (especially to Greece).

Kim Zajac, is a certified SLP and Audiologist in Norton, MA. She is certified in Neuro-developmental Treatment - Pediatrics. She is an affiliated virtual practicum instructor at Emerson College Speech@Emerson Graduate Program. Kim is a MassCUE board member, Co-chair of Conference Committee and Co-Leader of Inclusive Learning SIG. Kim is a Co-Founder of @EdCampSoutheasternMA. She has presented at SXSWEDU, ISTE, MassCUE, New England League of Middle Schools, and NYC Schools Tech Summit. Kim specializes in creating programs and sharing learning strategies to support students with diverse learning needs. She is passionate about establishing equitable access and inclusion for ALL students.