Conference Presentations

I’ve had the pleasure of presenting at numerous conferences, on topics related to early childhood and elementary computer science, robotics, and STEAM education. The following is a selected list. I love presenting! Please contact me to discuss a presentation on these topics.

  • “Kicking up Creativity with KIBO Robots” (TCEA ETC 2024 – 11 Jun 2024)
    with Allen Schagene, Shlenker School, Houston, TX
  • “Coding and Creativity with KIBO Robots in K-5” (MassCUE Spring 2024 – 31 May 2024)
    with Barbara Tennyson and Dana Cantor, Needham PS, MA, and Lisa Wagoner, Southborough PS, MA
  • “Westward Ho! STEAM in Social Studies for TK-3” (CA STEAM Symposium 2022 – 1 Oct 2022)
    with Bryan Flaig
  • “Using Robotics for SEL and Enrichment in Summer” (Maryland MD MSDE – 25 May 2021)
    Panel with Tom Lauwers (Birdbrain) and Bryanne Leeming (Unruly)
  • “Tech-Based Literacy Resources and Practices with Special Promise 2020” (ISTE 2020, 3 Dec 2020)
  • “Strategies for Implementing STEAM Robotics into Early Learning Classrooms” (TCEA ETC 2020 – 16 Jun 2020)
    with Cynthia Ramirez, Deer Park ISD, TX
  • “Integrating Robotics and Coding in PreK-2 Education” (TCEA 2020, 6 Feb 2020)
  • “6 Benefits of Using Robotics to Engage Young Learners” (FETC 2020, 17 Jan 2020)
  • “Playful Screen-free STEM Robotics for Young Learners” (NAEYC Conference 2019, 21 Nov 2019)
    with Theresa Maves, KinderCare and Cate Heroman, Knock Knock Childrens Museum
  • “Benefits of Robotics with Young Learners” (MassCUE Fall Conference 2019, 23 Oct 2019)
  • “Bridging Young and Old with Creative Robotics” (Massachusetts Council on Aging Conference, 3 Oct 2019)
    with Mike Marks (TSC Robotics)
  • “Six Benefits of Using Robotics with Young Learners” (NSTA Stem Forum and Expo, 26 Jul 2019)
  • “6 Benefits of Robotics with Young Learners” (Presentation at TCEA, 7 Feb 2019)
  • “Robots and Screen-Free Coding for Your Youngest Learners — Come Play With KIBO!” (MA STEM Summit, 14 Nov 2018)
    with Barbara Tennyson, Needham PS, MA
  • “6 Benefits of Using Robotics with Young Learners – Get Hands­ on with KIBO!” (GaETC, 8 Nov 2018)
  • “A Hands-on Introduction to Coding, Robotics, and STEAM – with Wooden Blocks!” (MassAEYC Annual Spring Conference 2018, 24 Mar 2018)
    with Dan Riles, Brookwood School, Manchester MA
  • “Robots and Screen-Free Coding for Your Youngest Learners” (CUE 2018 National Conference, 16 Mar 2018)
  • “Integrating Robotics and Coding in PreK-­2 Education with KIBO” (TCEA, 8 Feb 2018)
  • “Family Creative Learning” Scratch@MIT 2016 – Aug 4-6, 2016
    Panelist with: Ricarose Roque (MIT), Gina Roughton and Ingrid Gustafson (Cambridge PS, MA), Rupal Jain (Woodrow Wilson Foundation) and Aaron Morris (PBS Kids)
  • “Hands-On Robotics With KIBO: Programming, Sequencing, and Literacy” (MSLA Digital Learning Day @ WGBH, 8 Jan 2016)