Gesu Symposium 23/24 Program

Gesu School’s 26th Annual Symposium on Education

A.I. EMPOWERMENT Ushering Students and Teachers into the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Keynote Speaker | Justin Shaifer Founder of Fascinate Media Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education January 12, 2024 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Welcome to Gesu School Welcome to our 26th Annual Symposium on Education. As a pioneer in urban education, Gesu School is constantly focused on identifying new ways to better serve our students, while remaining committed to sharing key learnings and supporting the hard work and creativity of educators.

Gesu School, an independent Catholic school located in North Philadelphia, is recognized as a national model for urban education.

Gesu provides holistic education to 400 children in grades Pre-K through 8. Inspired by the Jesuit and IHM traditions of social justice, faith, creative hope, and love, Gesu School’s mission is to help students to transcend all forms of poverty by providing a comprehensive, innovative education. We empower our students to develop their strengths, overcome challenges, and become positive, engaged members of the community and the world.

We hope that you find today’s collective conversation impactful and that our work here generates new ideas to inspire educators and benefit children in our region and across the nation.

Peace and blessings,

Bryan Carter | President and CEO, Gesu School

Gesu School relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors to support both the Symposium and the education we provide to 400 children. We invite you to support our mission by visiting gesuschool.org or scanning the QR code.

Thank you!

Justin Shaifer Keynote Speaker Justin Shaifer is an award-winning TV Host and Producer who is at the forefront of transforming science and tech education. Justin is a visionary leader in media, science, and technology.

He was recently named a Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education Nominee.

As the founder of Fascinate Media, Justin is revolutionizing the way students learn by creating immersive educational experiences and content using 3D VFX, Virtual Production, and Generative AI. His goal is to inspire young people to embrace their inner nerd and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, regardless of their surroundings.

Program WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION Ariel, 8th Grade, Gesu School

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Justin Shaifer Founder of Fascinate Media

AUDIENCE Q&A CLOSING REMARKS Bryan Carter President and CEO, Gesu School

THANK YOU! We thank our keynote speaker, board of trustees, volunteers, faculty, and staff who have made today’s event possible. We thank you for joining us in our efforts to transform education.

Board of Trustees Steven S. Piltch, Ed.D., Chair Susan P. Manix, Vice Chair Greg Rigdon, Vice Chair Keith M. Pension, Secretary Gerard J. Davies, Treasurer Bryan H. Carter, President and CEO Winston J. Churchill, Esq., Chairman Emeritus

Jeff Armbrister Honorary Donna Bullock Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. Andrew Cavacos John J. Curry Sherri Darden Thomas A. Decker, Esq. Rosemary Español, CFM Tamika Evans '92 Peter G. Gould, Ph.D. Frances Gray Kellsey Guell Eve J. Higginbotham, MD James F. Higgins ’45 Katherine H. Hovde Rev. Daniel R.J. Joyce, S.J. Karen Lucey Nyree S. Lyons, RN ’95 John Marinacci

Robert M. McAlaine Byron A. McCook, Ed.D. Marie T. McCormick, Ph.D. Allan C. Murphy Louis R. Pichini, Esq. Sr. Stephen Anne Roderiguez, IHM Eilise Rouse Erin Rodgers Schmidt, Esq. Angela Schwartz Desmond Shannon '02 Susan Martinelli Shea Daryl J. Shore ’94 Sylvia Spector Rasheed Stewart '04 Sr. Mary Ellen Tennity, IHM Sherman Washington Larry Wells, MD Aneka Williams

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