AI in PA

Dr. Anthony Betrus is a Professor of Educational Technology at the State University of New York at Potsdam where manages the online Educational Technology graduate programs. He has a co-authored textbook with Dr. Florence Martin: Digital Media for Learning: Theories, Processes, and Solutions (2019). “Coach” Betrus is SUNY Potsdam’s NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative, the Potsdam High School girls' varsity soccer coach, and the SUNY Potsdam Esports advisor (where he helps to promote STEM learning through livestreaming and content creation). He is a co-creator of the educational/recreational card game "Teaching Bad Apples," (2014) and co-authored a corresponding article in TechTrends (2016).

Brooke Carpenter is a middle school Library/media specialist and instructional coach in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Her professional passions include helping kids find books they love, teaching students how to use digital research tools effectively, and using instructional strategies that help teachers feel empowered.

Hall Davidson served education for 40 years. In the classroom, he taught on an Emmy-winning mathematics series, while performing improv in Los Angeles. An administrator, he led a county media technology consortium serving 400,000 students. He served on the boards of ISTE, California-affiliate CUE, and state task forces, and students through the nation’s oldest student media festival. He is president of an educational media foundation serving a million students. He has keynoted conferences internationally. He currently serves as Senior Director of Global Learning Initiatives for Discovery Education, serving more than half the schools in the US and countries on four continents.

Dr. Camille Dempsey is an Associate Professor and the Coordinator for the M.Ed. in Educational Technology and Online Teaching at PennWest University. She teaches educational technology, online teaching, and STEM education courses. Her research focuses on virtuality culture theory and the ways that contemporary technology mediates human presence. Camille also currently serves as an ISTE AI Fellow, and has been fortunate to have guided teachers as a faculty coach in the ISTE AI Explorations program.

Laura Ebersole is a high school instructional coach at Upper Merion Area High School in King of Prussia, PA. Her work focuses on how to improve student voice and choice in the curriculum and create learning environments responsive to student needs. She is a Google Certified Trainer and Coach, has been recognized as TOY by KOP Rotary, been a finalist for the Voices of Inspiration and received a service award for the Greater Philadelphia Cappies. She has presented for ISTE in 2020, PCTELA in 2021, and the past several years at Pete&C. She is an avid reader and enjoys hiking in National Parks.

My work lies at the intersection of interactive media and underrepresented populations for the Age of Experience. As a researcher, portfolio manager and entrepreneur, I work with people to help them leverage their passions toward advancing career opportunities and financial goals. Using performance-based strengths, learners become participants in the design of their own learning. My work has recently led me towards the intersection of sports, entertainment, and digital media technology where Esports is an upcoming movement for the Experience Age to develop sustainable and SMART communities that truly optimize their human resources.

Jennifer Freedman is the Director of Instructional Technology, Innovation, and Libraries for the Lindenhurst UFSD. She is an ISTE Certified Educator.

Karey is a K-5 Library/Media Specialist serving the Milton Area School District at Baugher and White Deer Elementary Schools. With over 23 years of teaching experience, her ultimate goal is to make learning fun and enjoyable for scholars. She's presented at various events throughout the USA and internationally. She loves sharing ideas that helps students build confidence as they either discover or advance their abilities. She was awarded the ISTE Librarian Network Award in 2017, served on the ISTE STEM leadership team, and is currently serving the Mid-Atlantic region of MIEEs as Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow.

Zee Poerio, K-8 Computer/STREAM teacher and advisor for the Student Technology Team at a private school in Pittsburgh, PA, has been teaching for 26 years and serves on multiple educational technology committees, is a teacher ambassador for ed tech companies, and loves presenting at conferences including TRETC, PETE&C, CUE, NYSCATE, and ISTE. Zee was honored as the 2014 PAECT (Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology) Teacher of the Year, a 2014 Keystone Technology Innovator, a recipient of a 2016 National Catholic Education Association LLP Teacher Excellence Award, and as the 2020 Carnegie Science Award Middle Level Educator of the Year.

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

I am an Elementary STEM Teacher at the Oswayo Valley school district. I enjoy robotics, coding, and working with SAM Labs.

Scott is a 30-year educator. He began his career teaching high school students as an ELA teacher. He's spent the last 8 years as a consultant for a regional service agency (CAIU #15), focusing on coaching, blended learning, technology integration, and diagnostic testing.