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Shifting Mindsets and Tech Strategies to Sustain Careers in Education

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Colorado Convention Center, Learning Stage

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District Technology Facilitator
Calcasieu Parish School Board
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@realtechfored
ISTE Certified Educator
Meredith has been an educator since 2000. She began teaching middle school science, then transitioned to high school biology, English, and AP Language. After earning a master’s degree in instructional media, she became a district technology facilitator where she has remained since 2014 and provides edtech professional development for K-12 teachers. Meredith is the author of Tech for Teacher Wellness: Strategies for a Healthy Life and Sustainable Career (2023). She is a certified Louisiana Technology Facilitator, an ISTE Certified Educator, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and is a member of ISTE, LACUE, and TCEA.

Session description

With nearly one-third of new educators leaving the profession within their first five years and alarming rates of reported teacher burnout, it's time for a change. Technology coaches and administrators can adopt new mindsets and habits that support teacher well-being and improve retention. This session will expand upon the strategies and ideas included in the ISTE book Tech for Teacher Wellness and provide actionable strategies everyone in education can use to support career longevity and job satisfaction.

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