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,
G Y T O The
The GYTO Instructional Lab is here to help you master the best instructional practices for grades K-5, providing you with adaptable strategies that work with any grade, lesson, or curriculum. This groundbreaking conference track is specifically designed for educators seeking a deeper dive into proven techniques that will accelerate learning for ALL students.
At the heart of this track is a focus on Tier I instruction the game changer when it comes to both academic resultsand behavior management. The truth is, strong Tier I instruction has been lacking in many classrooms not due to effort, but due to overwhelm, confusion, and the sheer volume of competing demands This track is here to help you get back to what matters most
The Instructional Lab will help you become aware of where small shifts and intentional changes can make the biggest difference. It’s about doing less, but doing it better. When we focus on refining and strengthening daily instruction, everything else student learning, classroom culture, and behavior starts to fall into place.
FUTURE TEACHERS
K-5 TEACHERS SUPPORTING MULTIPLE GRADES
ANY EDUCATOR LOOKING FOR A FOCUSED DEEP DIVE INTO BEST INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES FOR BIG RESULTS
This track is less about any specific standard or content area, and more about how we can find success with easy-to-implement but transformative daily practices for ALL learners with ANY and ALL content standards. It’s not about the curriculum it’s about the instruction and delivery that gets the biggest results. ANY
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
6:00-8:30 PM GYTO OPENING CELEBRATION & KEYNOTE
8:00-10:00 AM OPENING KEYNOTE 10:30-11:45 AM SESSION 1 11:45-1:15 PM LUNCH
1:15-2:30 PM SESSION 2
2:45-4:00 PM SESSION 3
4:30-6:00 PM CLOSING KEYNOTE
TUESDAY JULY 1
8:30-10:00 AM OPENING KEYNOTE
10:30-11:45 AM SESSION 1
11:45-1:15 PM LUNCH
1:15-2:30 PM SESSION 2
2:45-4:00 PM SESSION 3
4:30-6:00 PM CLOSING KEYNOTE
WEDNESDAY JULY 2
9:00-10:15 AM SESSION 1 10:30-11:45 PM SESSION 2 11:45-1:15 PM LUNCH 1:30-3:00 PM GYTO CLOSING SESSION YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS! NO MORNING KEYNOTE
INSTRUCTIONAL LAB SESSIONS
GYTO’S MANAGEMENT PLAYBOOK
Session Presented by: Wade King
GYTO’S DATA & DIFFERENTIATION PLAYBOOK
Session Presented by: Chris Pombonyo
THE SMALL GROUP PLAN OF ATTACK
Session Presented by: Chris Pombonyo & Hope King
K TO THE CLASSROOM
Session Presented by: Juan Edgar Gonzalez Jr.
INSTRUCTIONAL LAB SESSIONS
UNLOCKING STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT WITH WHOLE BRAIN TEACHING
Session Presented by: Andre Deshotel
THE EVERYDAY STEM EXPERIENCE
Session Presented by: Steve Spangler
GAME CHANGERS
Session Presented by: Joanne Miller
INTEGRITY IN ACTION: WHEN FIDELITY NEEDS FLEXIBILITY
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.
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
Buckle up, because we're about to hit 88 MPH and travel back to my early days of teaching! In this time-traveling session, we’ll revisit the moments that helped shape successful lessons, build strong classroom communities, and sustain my teaching career over the years.
Step back in time with me as I share the best lessons I’ve learned from 15 years in the classroom —strategies that have stood the test of time and remain staples in my teaching toolkit today. From fostering a supportive classroom environment to structuring your day for maximum learning, and finding engaging, content-specific games to make learning fun, these practices will have you racing back to the present, ready to energize your classroom!
SESSION RESEARCH
Liben, D., & Liben, M. (2024). Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension: Fueling the Reading Brain With Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Rich Language.
Marshall, J. C. (2015). The Highly Effective Teacher: 7 Classroom-Tested Practices That Foster Student Success
McTighe, J., & Silver, H. F. (2020). Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making.
Wexler, N. (2019). The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System--and How to Fix It.
UNLOCKING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WITH WHOLE BRAIN TEACHING
fast track to Whole Brain Teaching is jam-packed with easy-to-implement, effective strategies that increase active, visual student engagement instantly!
Got 99 classroom problems? Let’s solve some of the BIGGEST:
How do I get my students’ attention … all year long? 1.
How do I cultivate a positive, supportive climate on day one, hour one? 2.
How do I focus my students’ brains on their learning? 3.
How do I involve my students in delivering brain-friendly lessons? 4.
How do I get real-time assessment feedback from my students? 5.
During this highly interactive session, fueled by brain-based research, you will learn Whole Brain Teaching while doing Whole Brain Teaching. By the time you descend back to earth’s surface, you will be ready to run into any classroom with a powerful and purposeful toolbox for activating student engagement, maximizing instructional time, and creating a fun learning environment for all students!
SESSION RESEARCH
Biffle, C. (2023). Whole Brain Teaching: 2nd Edition.
Brown, Roediger, and McDaniel (2014). Make it Stick.
Jensen & McConchie (2020). Brain-based Learning: Teaching the Way Students Really Learn.
McTighe & Willis (2019). Upgrade Your Teaching: Understanding by Design Meets Neuroscience.
THE EVERYDAY STEM EXPERIENCE
Session Presented by: Steve Spangler
Roll up your sleeves and do a deep dive with Steve Spangler as he shares some of his favorite handson experiences that illustrate best practices and innovative strategies for getting students excited and engaged in the four pillars of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
These engaging activities are deeply rooted in the ‘why’ behind each concept, fostering a stronger connection and enthusiasm for STEM subjects among your students. You will leave the session equipped with a comprehensive toolkit, enabling you to create memorable STEM experiences the very next day.
Just so you know... this isn’t a “sit and watch” lecture. Come prepared to laugh a little and learn a lot.
CLASSROOM GAME CHANGERS Session Presented
by: Joanne Miller
Ready to shake things up in your classroom? This fast-paced session will reveal high-impact, easy-toimplement strategies that can transform your teaching and ignite student engagement. Teachers will learn strategies to increase student accountability, boost student engagement, foster higher critical thinking, and promote student ownership. From classroom management hacks, holding students accountable, building community, to creative lesson ideas, this session is packed with actionable techniques that will energize your teaching and empower your students.
Attendees will leave this session with practical strategies they can implement immediately, tools to boost classroom engagement, and innovative ideas to foster collaboration and critical thinking among students. You’ll walk away with a toolkit of tried-and-true methods designed to be adaptable for any grade level or subject area. Whether it’s increasing student accountability, incorporating movement, gamifying learning, or sparking meaningful discussions, these strategies will help you create a classroom culture where learning is engaging, fun, and impactful.
This session is your chance to reignite your passion for teaching while discovering game-changing strategies that will leave your students excited to learn every day.
SESSION RESEARCH
Danielson, Charlotte (2007). Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching.
Hattie, J. (2012). Visible Learning for Teachers: Maximizing Impact on Learning.
Marzano, Robert J. (2017). The New Art of Science and Reading of Teaching.
INTEGRITY IN ACTION: WHEN FIDELITY
NEEDS FLEXIBILITY
Session Presented by: Amelia Capotosta
ucation landscape often feels like walking a tightrope between adhering to mandated curriculum and meeting the unique needs of your students. In this session, we’ll explore how educators can navigate the red tape, embrace fidelity as a tool for success—not a limitation—and make thoughtful, flexible decisions to prioritize what’s best for kids.
Fidelity doesn’t have to be a bad word in education when paired with professional judgment and evidence-based practices. This session will help you balance the integrity of curriculum fidelity with the flexibility required to address the diverse needs of your classroom. Using research-backed strategies, we’ll walk through a clear process for aligning curriculum to best practices while maintaining space for innovation and responsiveness.
Develop a step-by-step process to ensure your instructional practices stay aligned with curriculum standards while allowing for creativity and responsiveness.
Analyze curriculum goals and non-negotiables 1
Identify areas where flexibility can meet unique student needs 2
Integrate best practices to strengthen instruction without undermining fidelity. 3. Monitor and assess the impact of adjustments on student outcomes. 4.
Research shows that maintaining integrity in instructional design while making intentional, informed adjustments leads to higher student achievement and teacher satisfaction. By understanding when and how to apply flexibility, you can elevate learning experiences for all students while working within the framework of best practices. Join us for this empowering session where fidelity meets flexibility, and learn how to confidently navigate the challenges of teaching with integrity and heart.
SESSION RESEARCH
Fullan, M., & Quinn, J. (2016). Coherence: The right drivers in action for schools, districts, and systems. Corwin.
Hattie, J. (2012). Visible learning for teachers: Maximizing impact on learning. Routledge.
Marzano, R. J. (2003). What works in schools: Translating research into action. ASCD.
Meaningful connections through art integration are the heart of building strong, trusting relationships in the classroom. In this session, we’ll explore how art can serve as a powerful tool for fostering connection and creativity among students, creating opportunities for shared experiences that go far beyond just making something on a page. When we integrate art into our teaching, we open the door to a world where students feel safe to express themselves, take risks, and collaborate with their peers.
Connection and creation are not just concepts—they are essential partners in the teaching journey. Together, we’ll uncover practical, hands-on strategies to build trust, gain a deeper understanding of your students’ unique perspectives, and strengthen bonds that will last throughout the school year. Whether you ’ re new to art integration or a seasoned pro, this session will provide you with fresh insights and actionable ideas to transform your classroom into a vibrant, creative community where every student can thrive.
SESSION RESEARCH
Souers, K (2019) Relationship, Responsibility, and Regulation: Trauma-Invested Practices for Fostering Resilient Learners
Cracco, E., Goossens, L., & Braet, C. (2017). Emotion Regulation Across Childhood and Adolescence: Evidence for a Maladaptive Shift in Adolescence. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Daunic, A. P., Aydin, B., Corbett, N. L., Smith, S. W., Boss, D., & Crews, E. (2023). Social-Emotional Learning Intervention for K–1 Students at Risk for Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Sop, A., & Hançer, B. (2024). Effects of Mindfulness-Based Practices on Children’s Self-Regulation: A Review on Early Childhood Research
GHTS, CAMERA, CHANT, MILE: IN OUR CHANTS AND HEERS ENGAGEMENT ERA
ssion Presented by: shley Schroeder
at?! For your Chants and Cheers Engagement Era, of course! Step into the breakout session where you’ll learn how chants, cheers, rhythm, music, and nter stage as they become integrated into all of the eras you ALREADY sroom! Discover how these powerful tools can immediately and impactfully ronment into an engaging and energetic space where every student, every g g rives all too well!
In this session, you’ll create a playlist of chants and cheers that students will independently and automatically refer to every single day and well beyond their time in your classroom. This playlist will help you build a consistent framework that leads to student mastery of the content you ’ re teaching as you learn how to make content stick in fun and meaningful ways with chants that will never go out of style!
We’ll explore how these strategies go beyond content recall to foster creativity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of content. Get ready to shake it off with hands-on practice as we co-write and create our own chants and cheers - your version - that are each tailored (zero pun intended) to your classroom needs. Whether you ’ re a Swiftie or not, you’ll leave this session ready to make your whole classroom shimmer and engage your students like never before!
SESSION RESEARCH
Sandberg, Harriet Frances. (2009). Get Moving! The Effects of Music and Movement on Student Attention and Engagement
Williams, Kate. (2018) Moving to the Beat & Ross, Sherri. (2015). Utilizing Rhythm-Based Strategies to Enhance Self-Expression and Participation in Students with Emotional and Behavioral Issues
NEW TEACHER BREAKOUT
Session Presented by: Josie Bensko
Calling all new teachers this is the session you didn’t know you needed! Whether you ’ re in your first or second year and still figuring out how to balance lesson planning, classroom management, and finding time to eat lunch (yep, been there!), this session is packed with the real talk and ready-to-use strategies that will make your teacher life so much easier. We’re diving into engagement ideas that actually work, time-saving hacks that don’t require 20 steps, and management systems that feel doable If you're ready for fresh energy, realistic routines, and some encouragement that feels like a warm hug with a shot of espresso—this is for you.
After being in the classroom for 9 years and now as a professor who prepares future educators, I know what you learned in college and more importantly, what you didn’t. Since I’m heading back to the classroom myself as a 6th grade math and science teacher, I’m bringing the perfect mix of research-based strategies and real-life practicality. You’ll walk away with simple tools, a confidence boost, and a reminder that you ’ re not alone because thriving in your early years is totally possible, and you don’t have to wait five years to feel like a rockstar
SESSION RESEARCH
Edutopia. (2023). Simplifying classroom management for new teachers. ClickView. (2025). 5 classroom management techniques for new teachers.
Lemov, D (2021) Teach like a champion 3 0: 63 techniques that put students on the path to college. Jossey-Bass.
MEETYOUR PRESENTERS
WADE KING
@HEYWADEKING
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 ents’ success to a “ no excuse ” policy that he models himself. The relationships he fosters with his students, d community is the driving force behind his teaching. Mr. King’s classroom is filled with music, engagement, ine He strives to prepare his students for their futures and not their pasts, while also placing an emphasis on
@HEADOVERHEELSFORTEACHING
JOANNE MILLER
Joanne Miller is a passionate educator with 28 years of experience, specializing in student engagement and making learning fun, meaningful, and exciting With most of her career spent in 4th and 5th grade classrooms, Joanne has mastered the art of creating dynamic learning environments where every student feels valued, challenged, and inspired to grow. Her expertise lies in building strong classroom communities, holding students accountable to high expectations, and fostering partnerships with families to ensure student success both in and outside the classroom.
Joanne is known for her energy, creativity, and dedication to making learning engaging and enjoyable for all students She believes that by combining innovative strategies like movement, collaboration, gamification, and whole-class participation, teachers can ignite curiosity and keep every student actively involved. Her focus on building connections and encouraging accountability helps students develop as confident, capable learners while creating a classroom culture rooted in respect and teamwork.
With her wealth of experience and passion for teaching, Joanne Miller is committed to sharing practical, high-impact strategies that will transform classrooms Get ready to be inspired and leave with tools that will help you create a space where every student succeeds and every day is filled with excitement for learning!
MEETYOUR PRESENTERS
AMELIA CAPOTOSTA
@AMELIACAPOTOSTA
Amelia Capotosta is an Ohio educator, who brings a contagious amount of enthusiasm, positivity, and creativity to the education world. She is a forever optimist, and is passionate about many things including her family, students, books, and pairing education and engagement. With classroom experience from elementary to middle school, Amelia has first-hand knowledge of the effectiveness of research-based
lassroom, and how to design and implement them. She has spent dedicated time creating research-based ing books to life in classrooms all over. Amelia knows that true comprehension takes place across all subject areas, and is able to help educators and administrators take actionable steps towards cross-curricular teaching that is engaging, meaningful, rigorous, and effective.
She is certified in Orton Gillingham methodology and has worked to support thousands of educators, administrators, coaches, and specialists on the research and science backed methods to teach reading. As a national speaker, presenter, educator, collegiate instructor, and consultant, Amelia has had the opportunity to inspire and support thousands of educators, administrators, coaches, and specialists She focuses her sessions on research, engagement, innovative, and ready-to-implement ideas; she is here for you!
@TEACHING3RDWITHMRG
JUAN EDGAR GONZALEZ JR.
Juan Edgar Gonzalez Jr. is a public elementary school teacher in Dickinson, Texas. Since childhood, he has known that teaching would one day become a chapter in his life. If you were to sift through old family photos, you’d quickly find pictures of Juan holding a book or teaching his younger brothers something new. He pursued this passion by earning a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston With over 14 years of experience teaching first, second, third, and fourth grades, Juan has learned that creating a nurturing classroom environment begins with prioritizing students above all else. He believes educators achieve the greatest success when they listen to their students’ needs and understand who they are as individuals.
In recent years, Juan has used social media to share his love for literacy and classroom ideas with other educators. This platform has opened doors for him to travel globally to visit schools, blog for publishing giant Scholastic Inc., and speak at various education conferences Through this work, Juan aims to spotlight the incredible efforts of educators in classrooms everywhere and inspire people to read more books
KING
@HEYHOPEKING
decorated educator with over eleven years of experience teaching first through sixth holds a Master’s Degree in Reading. Since working and traveling with Get Your Teach On, ed thousands of educators Hope enjoys meeting teachers from all over the country as she or student engagement and rigorous content-driven instruction. Hope is the popular blogger henanigans and is a teacher author for the website Teachers Pay Teachers Hope is the cord” written with her husband Wade King. our Teach On Conference.
@STEVESPANGLER
@CHRISPOMBONYO
y from Long Island, New York, Chris is an award-winning educator, administrator, and nal speaker and host with a passion for education. He is a double graduate of the University of orida with degrees in Elementary Education (B.S) and Educational Leadership (M.Ed) and has a highly effective teacher, instructional coach, and administrator in both Orlando, FL and
STEVE SPANGLER
Nationally known as a teacher’s teacher, Steve Spangler speaks regularly to educators and administrators at regional and national association meetings with his popular “Best Day Ever” message. He challenges today’s educational leadership to seek out professional development opportunities that help educators think differently as they explore new ways to engage their students at the highest level.
Steve’s professional development workshops introduce pre-K through 8th-grade teachers to strategies an creating student-centered STEM experiences that strengthen critical thinking skills through communication, creativity.
Visit SteveSpangler com to see why Steve Spangler’s PD workshops differ from anything you or your teachers have ever experienced.
HRIS POMBONYO ANDRE DESHOTEL MEETYOUR PRESENTERS
@BRAINENGAGER
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 ortunity to ring the closing bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market closing bell in New York City. gthens teacher capacity in classroom management and student engagement, and collaborates with munity partners to enhance student achievement.
Andre Deshotel has been passionately serving education for over 15 years. His experience ranges from middle school teacher, district instructional coach, and elementary assistant administrator. In his current role as administrator, he progressively supports students by applying a neuroscience lens on behavior,
ears, Andre has been a certified Whole Brain Teaching trainer that has provided him with vast experience cilitating professional development across the nation. In addition, he provides schools and districts with g g g, t classroom management and behavior training, along with coaching/mentoring 0-3 year teachers, turning both his applied research and on-the-ground experiences into meaningful and practical support. Andre is always ready to jump into the trenches to serve teachers and students any way he can!
MEETYOUR PRESENTERS
STEPHANIE
OSMUNDSON & LOREAL HEMENWAY
Stephanie and Loreal are passionate elementary educators from Las Vegas, Nevada, driven by their love for engagement, creative classroom design, and innovative teaching methods. Both graduates of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with Bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education, they each pursued advanced studies—Stephanie earning a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, and Loreal with her Master’s in Technology. They are both proud mothers of three children, each with two sons and a daughter. Stephanie and Loreal are united in their belief that learning should be engaging, memorable, and, above all, magical.
Stephanie and Loreal co-founded Happily Ever Elementary, a business dedicated to helping fellow educators craft unforgettable classroom experiences through thoughtfully designed environments, hands-on activities, and one-of-a-kind resources that inspire creativity and spark a love of learning in students. Now they split an art teaching contract and are the creators behind Creatively Inspired and Retro Remix, two Carson Dellosa decor lines that can be found in stores nationwide. In the last several years, they have travelled to create content and present for various educational conferences. In recent years, working along side Get Your Teach On has revived their zeal for collaborating with other educators enabling them to share their best strategies, classroom tips, and practical solutions to inspire teachers everywhere to m impactful and fun!
@ITSSIMPLYELEMENTARY
ASHLEY SCHROEDER
Ashley Schroeder is a dedicated and passionate 2nd-grade teacher in Northeast Ohio. Ashley got first classroom in 2006 and has been bringing passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence classroom for the past 19 years She is a proud graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Elementary Education and furthered her education by earning a Master’s in Education from Saint F University. Ashley is also LETRS-trained, which is rooted in the science of reading.
Ashley’s teaching philosophy revolves around the effectiveness and impact of a well-managed clas systems, routines, and consistent expectations. Drawing on her 19 years of classroom experience, meaningful learning experiences that engage every student, every time, while creating an atmosph community where every learner feels seen, heard, and valued.
This commitment to excellence extends beyond the physical classroom as Ashley actively engages w media and participates in, attends, and presents at educational conferences like Get Your Teach On She is passionate about connecting with other teachers, creating dialogue, and sharing practical, effective tips for turning chaos into calm in ways that maximize instructional time. Through her consistent approaches, relentless enthusiasm, and dedication to student success, Ashley strives to positively shape the future one classroom at a time.
MEETYOUR PRESENTERS
JOSIE BENSKO
@MANIACSINTHEMIDDLE
Hey there! I'm Josie a teacher-turned-professor with a big heart for helping educators thrive. I spent nine years teaching 6th-grade science (yes, I am a crazy middle school-loving teacher). Now, I'm a professor at Illinois State University, where I get to mentor the next generation of elementary and middle school teachers—aka future classroom rock stars!
ngaging science experiments or creative lesson plans, I'm all about bringing energy and excitement to education. I love connecting with fellow educators and learning from each other's experiences.
When I'm not teaching, you can find me sharing my life on Instagram and TikTok. My mission? To empower teachers, spread positivity, and remind you that you're never alone in this teaching journey I believe that teaching is our career, not our entire life! I want to remind teachers that they have a life outside of the classroom!
Outside of the classroom I love traveling, working out, and having a fun little drink at all times. My goal is to build a supportive community where teachers can share ideas, celebrate successes, and tackle challenges together. So, let's embark on this adventure, inspire young minds, and make a difference one classroom at a time!
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.
