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My name is Shahd Abdalla and I am an upcoming senior attending Science Leadership Academy. I am also in SLA’s CTE Engineering program where I dive into different types of engineering studies and how to problem solve through-out my STEM career. Furthermore, I am Educon Co-Chair, which is an event that hosts an open discussion about the principles of teaching by individuals all around the country. My interests include reading, making new friends, and spreading positivity!

Chris Lehmann is the founding principal and CEO of the Science Leadership Academy and the Science Leadership Academy Schools network in Philadelphia. An award-winning educator, Lehmann serves on the board of the Philadelphia Learning Collaborative, EduColor, the Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance, and on the advisory board of the Drexel School of Education.

Rachelle Dené Poth is a STEAM and Spanish teacher, author, consultant, attorney and presenter. Also an ISTE Certified Educator, Poth holds a Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law and master's in instructional technology. Poth is the author of seven books. She’s a past president of ISTE TEN, recipient of ISTE Making IT Happen Award. Poth was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021, the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of the Year by PAECT, and one of “20 to Watch” educators by the NSBA. She writes for Getting Smart, Defined Learning, NEO LMS, and hosts the “ThriveinEDU” podcast

Kevin Roose is an award-winning technology columnist for The New York Times and the bestselling author of three books, Futureproof, Young Money and The Unlikely Disciple. His column, “The Shift,” examines the intersection of tech, business and culture. He’ll bring his take on the importance and impact of AI technologies like ChatGPT to the ISTELive Mainstage.