GYTO's School House Conference Guide - GYTO Fest 2025

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MAKE BOLD MOVES

A N O T E F R O M O U R F O U N D E R S

Dear GYTO National Attendees,

As we gear up for the highly anticipated 2025 GYTO National Conference, we are thrilled to welcome each of you to this transformative event The GYTO community is a powerhouse of passionate educators, and we are honored to come together with those ready to make bold moves that create real, actionable change in education.

This year, our theme is "Make Bold Moves." As educators, it’s time to go beyond dreaming and talking about change—it’s time to act. Bold moves require courage, vision, and a commitment to challenging the status quo to build better opportunities for our students and ourselves. This theme represents the actionable steps we take to innovate, advocate, and elevate our practices for the betterment of education as a whole.

Bold moves are not just individual efforts they are the result of a collective will to progress. Together, at the 2025 National Conference, we’ll explore how to identify barriers, take purposeful action, and amplify the impact of our efforts. This is your chance to share your journey, learn from others, and forge the connections that will propel us all forward.

The conference will feature dynamic speakers who will inspire you to take action, interactive workshops designed to equip you with tangible tools, and game-changing insights that will push you to think differently. You can also expect unforgettable surprises that will leave you energized and ready to lead boldly.

Let’s commit to taking bold moves together and shaping the future of education one step, one decision, and one classroom at a time. This is your time to move, lead, and create meaningful impact.

We can’t wait to see you in Dallas, June 29 - July 2, 2025, as we embrace this call to action and transform our passion into progress Let’s take the steps that will define the future of education— together.

With excitement and anticipation,

AN ALL-NEW GYTO TRACK!

OUR GYTO SCHOOLHOUSE TRACK IS A NEW ALIGNED CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE FOR SCHOOLS & DISTRICTS SENDING A LARGE NUMBER OF TEACHERS AND LEADERS TO THE 2025 GYTO NATIONAL CONFERENCE. TEACHERS & THEIR LEADER(S) CAN EXPERIENCE GYTO TOGETHER IN THE SAME TRACK FOR AN ALIGNED PD EXPERIENCE! Limited Number of Seats Available.

ABOUT THE GYTO SCHOOLHOUSE

Introducing the GYTO Schoolhouse, an exclusive new 2025 GYTO National Conference track intentionally designed to provide an aligned learning and planning experience for schools or districts bringing a large number of teachers to GYTO. This unique collaborative leader and teacher track will focus on fostering school-wide growth and alignment by implementing best instructional practices through high-level professional development and guided instructional planning workshops for your school! This experience is intentionally designed for leaders and their teachers to attend together for an aligned conference experience. The 2025-2026 school year is about to be your school’s best year yet!

SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE…

Research driven and evidence-based instructional strategies and innovative teaching methods for school-wide growth

Creating a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within schools. Strategies for systemic improvement and building cohesive, effective school environments. Aligned Instructional Planning Workshops with GYTO Team

Check out the full GYTO Schoolhouse Session Lineup & Conference Guide for specific track sessions

This unique track will include guided planning workshops throughout your conference experience for aligned work and planning across grade levels at your school. These will include: Workshops designed to facilitate guided instructional planning across grade levels. Collaborative planning sessions to ensure coherence and consistency in instructional practices. Techniques for vertical alignment of curriculum to ensure smooth transitions between grade levels and strategies for differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.

WHY GYTO SCHOOLHOUSE?

Cohesive Professional Development: Ensures that all teachers within a school or district are aligned in their instructional practices and professional growth.

Enhanced Collaboration: Promotes teamwork and collaborative planning among teachers, fostering a unified approach to teaching and learning school-wide.

Improved Student Outcomes: By implementing best practices and aligned instructional strategies across grade levels, schools can ensure they are accelerating student learning and gains.

Leader & Teacher Development: Provides opportunities for school leaders and teachers to enhance their skills and effectively guide their students towards success.

WHY GYTO?

Our Get Your Teach On Leadership and Content Development team has worked to create an engaging and transformational educator professional development experience that aligns directly to the needs of schools and teachers across the country by helping educators develop consistent best instructional practices and processes from start to finish to accelerate student learning

These evidence and research-based best practices, strategies, and techniques will directly impact overall educator effectiveness and student achievement, transforming instruction and student learning like never before.

TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS

DATA & PROGRESS MONITORING

BUILDING THE TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHER

Developing Consistent Best Instructional Practices and Processes from Start to Finish to Completely

Transform Your School

PLANNING & PREPARATION

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY & ENGAGEMENT

DATA & PROGRESS MONITORING

TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS

PLANNING & PREPARATION

STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY & ENGAGEMENT

Intentional and meaningful planning, using specific grade level content standards and high-quality instructional materials that address the needs of all learners and support mastery of learning goals.

Creates and maintains a collaborative, safe, efficient, and effective learning environment that supports each student’s diverse needs and promotes recognition of student’s diverse personal experiences to build relationships of trust within the classroom.

Implementation of evidence and research-based best instructional strategies and techniques to accelerate student learning, growth, and achievement through rigorous and consistent instruction, including opportunities for problem solving, critical and creative thinking, meaningful and purposeful discourse, and high-impact instructional delivery.

Builds engaging, intentional, and rigorous learning experiences through setting high expectations and consistency within instructional practices that requires all students to take ownership of and be held accountable for their individual learning.

Continually monitors and analyzes student learning and progress towards mastery of learning goals for all students using a variety of progress monitoring and assessment techniques to make immediate instructional decisions that support student growth and acceleration.

Develops strong foundational teaching practices and commitments that support best practices and professional growth through consistent reflection of professional practices to support student learning, development, and achievement at a high level.

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

Get Your Teach On sessions are intentionally selected for attendees to experience the full professional development experience. Each session is hands-on, interactive, collaborative, and allows time for teachers to take what they’ve learned and apply it to their specific grade level standards or content area.

Sessions are structured to meet the needs of all learners in classrooms, modeling best practices for direct and immediate implementation in classrooms.

2025 GYTO National Conference

SUNDAY JUNE 29

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schedule is subject to change MONDAY JUNE 30

12:00-5:00 PM REGISTRATION

5:00 PM

DOORS OPEN FOR GYTO OPENING CELEBRATION & KEYNOTE

6:00-9:00 PM GYTO OPENING CELEBRATION & KEYNOTE

8:00-9:45 AM OPENING KEYNOTE 10:15-11:45 AM SESSION 1 11:45-1:15 PM LUNCH

1:15-2:45 PM SESSION 2

3:00-4:30 PM SESSION 3 5:15 PM CLOSING KEYNOTE

TUESDAY JULY 1

8:00-9:45 AM OPENING KEYNOTE

10:15-11:45 AM SESSION 1

11:45-1:15 PM LUNCH

1:15-2:45 PM SESSION 2

3:00-4:30 PM SESSION 3

5:15 PM CLOSING KEYNOTE

WEDNESDAY JULY 2

8:00-9:45 AM OPENING KEYNOTE 10:15-11:45 AM SESSION 1 11:45-1:15 PM LUNCH 1:15-2:45 PM SESSION 2

3:30-4:30 PM GYTO CLOSING SESSION YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

GYTO SCHOOLHOUSE SESSIONS

DAY 1:

THE GREAT LITERACY RESCUE

WICKED GOOD READING: SCHOOL EDITION

Session Presented by: Naomi O’Brien

WICKED GOOD WRITING

Session Presented by: LaNesha Tabb

YOUR SCHOOL’S LITERACY PLAYBOOK

Session Presented by: LaNesha Tabb

GYTO SCHOOLHOUSE SESSIONS

DAY 2:

YOUR SCHOOL’S INSTRUCTIONAL PLAYBOOK

R SCHOOL’S RUCTIONAL PLAYBOOK on Presented by: King L’S NT PLAYBOOK d by:

OUR SCHOOL’S DATA & FFERENTIATION PLAYBOOK ssion Presented by: ris Pombonyo

GYTO SCHOOLHOUSE SESSIONS

ONE VISION-ONE MISION: MAXIMIZING YOUR SCHOOL'S RESULTS

MAKING THE UNCOMFORTABLE COMFORTABLE

Session Presented by: Kellee Martin & Lou Ann Keeling DAY 3 :

YOUR GYTO PLC: A VISION OF EXCELLENCE

Session Presented by: Chris Pombonyo

WICKED GOOD READING: SCHOOL EDITION Session Presented by: Naomi O’Brien

chool needs a strategy to defy gravity and ensure every student is reading at grade e session that will empower school leaders to create a cohesive, school-wide at delivers results. With the right vertical alignment, your team can make reading building strong foundations and mastering the skills they need to soar.

r, unified strategy to improve reading scores and lead your team to reading success anding of how to align phonics and phonological awareness strategies across all dent the foundational skills they need. assessments to guide instruction, pinpoint areas for intervention, and measure

You’ll feel confident in your ability to lead a popular and collaborative reading program that elevates instruction and transforms outcomes school-wide. It’s time to rewrite the story and defy the odds—because when it comes to reading success, nobody in all of Oz can hold your team back!

SESSION RESEARCH

Hornsby, D. (2015). Why Phonics and Fluency Matter: The Science Behind the Early Development of Reading Skills. Journal of Educational Psychology

Ehri, L. C., Nunes, S. R., Stahl, S. A., & Willows, D. M. (2001). Systematic Phonics Instruction and Children’s Reading Achievement. Review of Educational Research

Eide, D. (2011). The Logic of English: A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Reading, Writing, and Spelling

Shaywitz, S. E. (2003). Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level

ED GOOD WRITING

Presented by: Tabb

e most POPULAR thread that ties learning together across every grade and j , ll explore how to create a seamless, school-wide approach to writing instruction that empowers every student, from kindergarten through fifth grade, to soar. Whether your team is helping little ones craft their first sentences or guiding older students through essays, you’ll discover how to make writing a popular and powerful tool for thinking and learning. We’ll cover:

How to align writing practices K-5 to ensure consistent growth and success

Wickedly effective strategies to support struggling writers and push high achievers

Creative ways to weave writing into every subject while keeping it manageable

Get ready to defy the gravity of writing challenges and transform your school into a hub of confident, capable writers. Together, let’s make writing wicked good for every student, in every classroom, every day!

SESSION RESEARCH

Graham, S., Bollinger, A., Booth Olson, C., D’Aoust, C., MacArthur, C., McCutchen, D., & Olinghouse, N. (2012). Teaching elementary school students to be effective writers.

Graham, S., & Hebert, M. (2011). Writing to read: A meta-analysis of the impact of writing and writing instruction on reading. Harvard Educational Review, 81(4), 710-744.

Sedita, J. (2019). The Writing Rope: The Strands That Are Woven into Skilled Writing. Keys to Literacy.

Sedita, J. (2022). The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects. Brookes Publishing.

OUR SCHOOL’S TERACY PLAYBOOK

ssion Presented by: Nesha Tabb

racy instruction at your school? This hands-on, collaborative session is hool teams looking to develop a clear, strategic roadmap for literacy success. Together, we’ll work step-by-step to craft an actionable literacy plan tailored to your students’ unique needs.

In this interactive session, you and your team will:

Align on literacy goals to create a unified vision for student success.

Break down literacy instruction into manageable steps with evidence-based strategies for reading, writing, and vocabulary development.

Learn how to use data to inform instruction and track progress effectively.

Develop a sustainable plan that ensures literacy growth across all grades, empowering every student to thrive.

Whether you're focusing on foundational skills, comprehension strategies, or interventions for struggling readers, this session will provide you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to implement your literacy vision as a cohesive team. Leave with a strategic plan in hand, ready to transform literacy instruction in your classrooms and beyond!

SESSION RESEARCH

Shanahan, T. (2006). Relations among oral language, reading, and writing development. National Reading Panel. (2000). Teaching children to read: An evidence-based assessment of the scientific research literature on reading and its implications for reading instruction. Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Hattie, J. (2016). Visible learning for literacy: Implementing the practices that work best to accelerate student learning. Sedita, J. (2019). The Writing Rope: The Strands That Are Woven into Skilled Writing. Keys to Literacy.

YOUR SCHOOL’S INSTRUCTIONAL PLAYBOOK Session Presented by: Hope King

ingandgrowthstartswithasolidgameplan.Teachers…Grabyourplaybooks(and eit'stimetostepontothefieldintheGYTOInstructionalArenaasweworktogetherto ceofteachingtocreateagame-winningstrategyforEVERYlesson.

JoinHopeforthisinteractiveplanningworkshop,assheshowsyouhowtoquarterbacktheperfectblendof research,curriculum,standards,andcognitiverigorwiththefinesseofatrueplaymaker.Inaleaguedominated bythescienceofeducationandnewcurriculums,we'veinadvertentlyleftclassroomslongingforthegamewinningtouchthatmakesteachingandlearningtrulytransformative.Thissessionwillpropelyoutotheheartof instructionalimpactbyrediscoveringwhattrulyleadstoacademicresultswithtried-and-truebestpracticesthat willtransformanycurriculum,lesson,orprogram,intoadynamicplaythatenergizesyourstudents,keepsthem engaged,anddrivesacademicgrowthforeverystudent.

Thisisyourchancetotakeyourteachinggametochampionshipstatusandrevolutionizeyourstudentresults withaninsidelookintoGYTO’sInstructionalPlaybook.Beforeyouknowit,you’llbeplanningonewinningplay afteranother,andleadingyourstudentstovictory!

ThissessionispartofGYTO’sPlaybookSerieswithHopeKing,WadeKing,&ChrisPombonyoforsystematic bestinstructionalpracticesforlevelingupdailyinstructionandincreasingstudentacademicresults.

The strategies, planning, alignment, and techniques shared throughout the Playbook Series have been modeled and implemented by the GYTO Team in hundreds of classrooms throughout the country with incredible academic results including at our GYTOxIndiana Collaboration Sites in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education. Strategies shared throughout the series can be easily implemented school-wide with any lesson, any curriculum, and any standard

SESSION RESEARCH

Fisher,D.,Frey,N.,&Hattie,J.(2016).VisibleLearning:ImplementingthePracticesThatWorkBestto AccelerateStudentLearning.

Hattie,J.(2012).VisibleLearningforTeachers:MaximizingImpactonLearning.

Hattie,J.(2017).Hattie'sUpdatedListofFactorsRelatedtoStudentAchievement:Influences&EffectSizes.

Marzano,Robert(2001).ClassroomInstructionThatWorks.

Marzano,Robert(2017).TheNewArtandScienceofTeaching.

YOUR SCHOOL’S MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK Session Presented by:

Wade King

erssaythatstudentbehaviorsanddisruptionsarelimitingminutesoftheirdaily earchCenter).Stepontothefieldandgearup,asWadecoachesyouthroughthe ultimategameplanandplaybookforclassroommanagementsuccess.Thishigh-energysessionwillserve asyourplaybookforimplementingdailylessonnon-negotiablesforwinningclassroommanagementand studentengagement—everylesson,everytime.

Inthegameofinstruction,timingandpositioningareeverything.Getreadytomastertheartofpacing, proximity,andmotionandmovementtokeepyourstudentsengagedandinthezone.Whetheryou’rea seasonedproorarookieintheteachinggame,thissessionwillguideyoutosetclearexpectations, maintainmomentum,andturneverymomentintoawinningopportunity.It’stimetogetoffonthesidelines &becometheMVPofyourclassroom!

ThissessionispartofGYTO’sPlaybookSerieswithHopeKing,WadeKing,&ChrisPombonyofor systematicbestinstructionalpracticesforlevelingupdailyinstructionandincreasingstudentacademic results.

The strategies, planning, alignment, and techniques shared throughout the Playbook Series have been modeled and implemented by the GYTO Team in hundreds of classrooms throughout the country with incredible academic results including at our GYTOxIndiana Collaboration Sites in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education. Strategies shared throughout the series can be easily implemented school-wide with any lesson, any curriculum, and any standard.

SESSION RESEARCH

Fredricks,J.A.,Blumenfeld,P.C.,&Paris,A.H.(2004).SchoolEngagement:PotentialoftheConcept,State oftheEvidence.

Goodwin,B.(2011).EngagedStudentsAreMoreLikelytoSucceed.

Hattie,J.(2012).VisibleLearningforTeachers:MaximizingImpactonLearning.

Marzano,R J ,&Pickering,D J (2011) TheHighlyEngagedClassroom

Marzano,Robert(2017).TheNewArtandScienceofTeaching.

Rosenshine,B.(2012).PrinciplesofInstruction.

Wong,H.K.,&Wong,R.T.(2009).TheFirstDaysofSchool:HowtobeanEffectiveTeacher.

YOUR SCHOOL’S DATA & DIFFERENTIATION PLAYBOOK

Session Presented by: Chris Pombonyo

akethefieldandrevolutionizeyourschool’sinstructionandschool-widestudentgrowth?It’s masteryoneplayatatimewithin-the-momentstrategiestoanalyzereal-timedatatomake lltransformyourstudent’sinstructionalsuccess.JoinChrisashecoachesyourteamonhowto herighttime,ensuringthateverystudentisonthepathtomasteryandsuccess.Justlikeaskilled quarterbackreadsthefieldfortheperfectplay,wewillguideyouthroughtheXsandOsofusingdynamicdatato tailoryourschool’sinstructionofspecificstandardsandconceptsinthemomentinorderto:

•Identifystrengthsandareasforimprovementinyourstudents'understandingofspecificmathstandardsand concepts

•Adaptyourteachingapproachontheflyandensurethateachstudentisonthepathtosuccess

•Strategicallyplanfornextstepsandmeaningfuldifferentiationusingreal-timedatabasedinstruction

It’stimetoleadyourstudentstovictoryintheendzoneintheworldofmeaningfulData&Differentiation.

ThissessionispartofGYTO’sPlaybookSerieswithHopeKing,WadeKing,&ChrisPombonyoforsystematicbest instructionalpracticesforlevelingupdailyinstructionandincreasingstudentacademicresults.

The strategies, planning, alignment, and techniques shared throughout the Playbook Series have been modeled and implemented by the GYTO Team in hundreds of classrooms throughout the country with incredible academic results including at our GYTOxIndiana Collaboration Sites in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education. Strategies shared throughout the series can be easily implemented with any lesson, any curriculum, and any standard.

SESSION RESEARCH

Fisher,D.,&Frey,N.(2014).CheckingforUnderstanding:FormativeAssessmentTechniquesforYour Classroom.

Fisher,D.,Frey,N.,&Hattie,J.(2016).VisibleLearning:ImplementingthePracticesThatWorkBestto AccelerateStudentLearning.

Fuchs,D.,&Fuchs,L.S.(2006).AFrameworkforBuildingCapacityforResponsivenesstoIntervention.

Hattie,J.(2012).VisibleLearningforTeachers:MaximizingImpactonLearning.

Leahy,S.,Lyon,C.,Thompson,M.,&Wiliam,D.(2005).ClassroomAssessment:Minute-by-Minuteand Day-by-Day.

Marzano,Robert(2017).TheNewArtandScienceofTeaching.

Tomlinson,C.A.(2001).HowtoDifferentiateInstructioninMixed-AbilityClassrooms.

MAKING THE UNCOMFORTABLE

COMFORTABLE

Session Presented by: Kellèe Martin and Lou Ann Keeling

utit,talkabout IMPROVING! It’stimetoturnuncomfortablemomentsintoopportunitiesfor growth.JoinKellèeandLouAnn,administratorsfromIndiana’sGYTOCollaborationSite,astheysharepractical strategiesforengagingincourageousconversationsthatleadtopowerfulchangefromboththeteacherandleader perspective. Receivingconstructivefeedbackcanoftenfeelawkwardorevenintimidating,butit’sacriticaltoolfor fosteringcontinuousteachergrowthandimprovingstudentoutcomesandtakeseveryonetoseeresults.

Thissessionisdesignedtohelpteachersandleadersexplorehowtheycandevelopcommunicationskillsschool-wide forgivingandreceivingmeaningfulfeedbackthatisempowering,collaborative,andfostersacultureofcontinuous improvement.

Bothgivingandreceivingfeedbackcanfeeldaunting,nomatteryourrole,buteffectiveleadersandteachersuse feedbackdailytocommunicateandexecuteavisionforgrowththat’sintentional,reflective,student-focused,and designedtobuildlastingconnectionsbetweenteachersandleaders.Getreadyforanhonest,openconversation surroundingthisintentionaldialoguethatwillleadtosuccessfor foryourentireschoolcommunity!

SESSION RESEARCH

Hattie,John&Timperley,Helen(2007).“ThePowerofFeedback”

Severns,TraceyEd D (2024) Mistakes,Misteps,MissedOpportunities: LivedLessonsfromtheRealWorldof EducationalLeaders

Darling-Hammond,Linda(2017).“ImprovingTeacherFeedback: ReducingResistanceandPromoting EngagementinProfessionalDevelopment”

Tschannen-Moran,M.(2014). CollaborativeTrustandTeacherLeadership: EstablishingaCultureofFeedback

YOUR GYTO PLC: A VISION OF EXCELLENCE

Session Presented by: Chris Pombonyo

yandinnovationofyourGYTOexperienceintoapowerfulschool-widemovement! desyourstaffincreatingaunifiedvisionforacademicgrowth,excellence,andstudent d,collaborative,andstrategicplanningworkshopexclusivetotheGYTOSchoolhouse p whatyou’velearnedintoaction!

ThroughoutyourveryownguidedGYTOPLC,schoolteamswillleveragethekeystrategies,insights,and toolsfromyourGYTOSchoolhousesessionsandGYTONationalConferenceexperiencetoensurethatthe strategies,practices,andideasfromDallasdon’tjuststayattheconference,butbutbecomesthedriving forceinclassroomswithmeaningfuloutcomesforstudentsschool-wide.Throughguidedplanningandteam discussions,you'llaligngoals,craftactionableplans,andestablishasharedcommitmenttoelevating studentoutcomesandcreatingaschool-widevisiononexcellence becauseyourstudentsdeservenothing less!TeachersandleaderswillleavewithaclearvisionandrenewedsenseofpurposetomakeGYTOa partofyoureverydayjourneytosuccess!We’llseeyouatourGYTOPLC!

SESSION RESEARCH

DuFour,R.,DuFour,R.,Eaker,R.,&Many,T.(2010).LearningbyDoing:AHandbookforProfessionalLearning CommunitiesatWork

Hattie,J.(2012).VisibleLearningforTeachers:MaximizingImpactonLearning.

Marzano,R.J.(2003).WhatWorksinSchools:TranslatingResearchintoAction.

Marzano,R J (2017) TheNewArtandScienceofTeaching

Ronfeldt,M.,Farmer,S.O.,McQueen,K.,&Grissom,J.A.(2015).TeacherCollaborationinInstructionalTeamsand StudentAchievement.

Tschannen-Moran,M ,&Barr,M (2004) FosteringStudentLearning:TheRelationshipofCollectiveTeacherEfficacy andStudentAchievement.

MEETYOUR PRESENTERS

NAOMI O’BRIEN

@READLIKEAROCKSTARTEACHING

mi O'Brien is an experienced educator and reading expert with over 11 years of teaching elementary ol students and educators. Specializing in evidence-based approaches, Naomi has a proven ability p K-6 students make significant reading growth by breaking down complex research into engaging, ive, and easy-to-implement strategies. With endorsements in Gifted Education, Early Childhood e empowers teachers to transform their instruction, ensuring students build the skills they need to ssful readers Naomi’s visual, systematic approach has made her a trusted leader in helping teachers ts for their students.

oring new, creative approaches to instruction that make learning feel dynamic and fun. She believes ematic approach to teaching that addresses each student's unique needs. By integrating the latest of reading, Naomi has developed strategies that allow teachers to make rapid progress with their ng-term retention and mastery Her methods empower educators to confidently transform struggling d ones with measurable success

@HEYWADEKING

WADE KING

Wade King attended Anderson University, where he received both his undergraduate degree and his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision Wade has been recognized as a District Choice Teacher and Teacher of The Year His students’ outstanding achievement scores and growth on standardized tests were some of the highest scores in the state of South Carolina. Mr. King attributes his students’ success to a “ no excuse ” policy that he models himself. The relationships he fosters w their families, and community is the driving force behind his teaching Mr King’s classroom is filled with mu rigor, and discipline. He strives to prepare his students for their futures and not their pasts, while also placi global learning.

lly from Long Island, New York, Chris is an award-winning educator, administrator, and onal speaker and host with a passion for education. He is a double graduate of the University of Florida with degrees in Elementary Education (B.S) and Educational Leadership (M.Ed) and has as a highly effective teacher, instructional coach, and administrator in both Orlando, FL and oyee of the Walt Disney Company and lead host for Radio Disney in both the New York City s has years of experience captivating audiences, families, and clients with his high energy and und a way to bring that same experience and “magic” into schools and classrooms throughout Chris was honored with Macy’s Magic of Teaching: Magic of Innovation Award, awarded the of the Year and overall District Teacher of the Year for his district, named one of UCF’s Top 30 portunity to ring the closing bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market closing bell in New York City.

LANESHA TABB MEETYOUR PRESENTERS

LaNesha Tabb is a passionate educator, author, and literacy consultant with over 19 years of classroom experience. As the founder of Reimagine Writing, she is dedicated to transforming writing instruction for K-5 teachers by providing practical, research-based strategies that empower students to become confident and independent writers.

Known for her innovative approach to literacy, LaNesha emphasizes the connection between reading and writing, helping teachers create cohesive, engaging learning experiences across all subjects She is the co-author of several books, including works on social studies, equity, and literacy, and frequently collaborates with educators nationwide to inspire meaningful changes in instruction.

LaNesha’s mission is to help teachers fall in love with teaching writing while giving students the tools to succeed in school and beyond. Her work balances structured frameworks with creativity, fostering classrooms where both teachers and students can thrive

When she’s not helping educators reimagine their writing blocks, LaNesha enjoys creating resources, writing books, and spending time with her family in Indianapolis, Indiana.

@HEYHOPEKING

HOPE KIN

Hope King is a decorated educator with over eleven years of experience teaching first through six grades Hope holds a Master’s Degree in Reading Since working and traveling with Get Your Te On, Hope has trained thousands of educators Hope enjoys meeting teachers from all over the co as she shares her passion for student engagement and rigorous content-driven instruction. Hope i blogger behind the website Elementary Shenanigans and is a teacher author for the website Teac the co-author of the book “The Wild Card” written with her husband Wade King.

Hope is a cofounder of the Get Your Teach On Conference.

MEETYOUR PRESENTERS

KELLÈE MARTIN

@YAS.IMTHEPRINCIPAL

Kellèe Martin is an educator with over twenty-five years of experience. She is a wife and the mother of two teenage girls and two “bonus” daughters. Kellèe has been fortunate to serve in Indiana as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, educational consultant, and administrator at both the elementary and secondary levels. As an instructional leader, she is passionate about high-quality, culturally ction and fostering learning environments where leadership capacity can be developed at multiple levels: , , and administrator.

As the principal of Spring Mill Elementary in Indianapolis, Indiana, she is committed to ensuring that all stakeholders have access to differentiated instruction within an environment where educational excellence is prioritized. For the 2022-2023 school year, Kellèe was selected as the MSD Washington Township Administrator of the Year Since she began her role as a building principal, the school culture and student performance data has experienced a transformational shift The culture of urgency is evidenced through high expectations for student achievement. Under Kellèe’s leadership, Spring Mill has consistently exceeded all performance and benchmark goals. If you were to visit Spring Mill, you would observe engagement opportunities that are customized to specific areas of academic, behavioral, and social needs. It is a diverse learning environment where every learner is encouraged to take risks, both students and teachers alike. Kellèe believes this is foundational in terms of educational equity. She is passionate about creating a culture where academic excellence is the goal for all learners, every lesson, every time

LOU ANN KEELING

Lou Ann Keeling is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in teaching and leadership. Throughout her career, she has taught grades 1-5, including at an Integrated Arts school, where she helped foster a dynamic and creative learning environment Her vast teaching experience, combined with her time as a Math Instructional Coach, has equipped her with a strong foundation in effective instructional practices. These experiences have shaped her leadership style, which focuses on supporting h teaching and learning in every classroom.

Currently, Lou Ann serves as the Assistant Principal at Spring Mill Elementary, a GYTO Collaboration Site school in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role, she is committed to creating a culture where both students and teachers thrive. With a focus on solid instructional practices, she empowers teachers to refine their craft while ensuring that all students have the tools and support they need to succeed. This commitment has lead to increased student achievement at the various campuses she has served as an administrator.

Outside of her professional life, Lou Ann is a proud wife, mother of four children, and grandmother of four wonderful grandchildren She enjoys balancing her career with the joys and challenges of family life Lou Ann’s passion for education drives her commitment to excellence in every aspect of her work.

LEAD ON

THIS TRACK IS FOR:

School Leaders and Administrators, Instructional Coaches, District Level Leaders & Staff, Superintendents, PD Coordinators, & Future Leaders

GYTO SCHOOLHOUSE

THIS TRACK IS FOR:

Schools or districts bringing a large number of teachers to GYTO. This unique collaborative leader and teacher track will focus on fostering school-wide growth through guided instructional planning workshops for your school staff together! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

THIS TRACK IS FOR:

K-5 Special Education teachers & Support staff or Educators looking for a deep dive into best practices for special education students and teachers.

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INSTRUCTIONAL LAB

THIS TRACK IS FOR:

Teachers that that support students in multiple Grades K-5, New teachers, New Teacher Mentors, Future Teachers, & Any teacher looking for best instructional practices for ANY grade, ANY lesson & ANY content.

Four days filled with research-based workshops that will guide you in creating rigorous and engaging lessons all year long.

Keynote presentations from influential educators and motivational speakers that will leave you more inspired than ever to head back into your classrooms and create educational magic!

Training specific for your position from some of today’s top educators and administrators who are experts at their craft with strategies that can be implemented the very next day!

The Education Celebration of the Year kicks off the conference on Sunday night! This is a party you don’t want to miss!

Swag that will make you want to bring an extra suitcase! Not to mention all the free goodies from our sponsors!

Each attendee receives a professional development certificate for 24 hours of quality professional development over the conference’s four days!

GYTO 4-DAY ALL ACCESS PASS: $639

Register now with just a deposit! Final payment won’t be due until March 2025! Invoice and check options are also available for schools and districts.

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