In It to Win It 2025: Full Schedule

9:45am EDT

Empowering Math Through Literacy and Writing

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT

Join us for an engaging session where you'll discover innovative strategies to weave literacy and writing into your math lessons. You'll walk away with a collection of resources designed to boost problem-solving, reasoning, and critical-thinking skills, all within a dynamic, student-centered classroom. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your teaching and empower your students!

Speakers

Malissa Ocean

Academic Coach, Cobb County School District, Riverside Elementary School

Malissa Ocean is an Academic Coach for the Cobb County School District. She has more than 20 years of experience as an educator. She excels in creating innovative strategies that support student learning and teacher growth. She is passionate about making learning engaging and accessible... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
2311

Evidence-based, Writing Connection

Audience All
Subject Math, ELA, Literacy

9:45am EDT

Desmos in Action: Engaging, Empowering, and Elevating Math Learning

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT

2223

Unlock the full potential of Desmos Classroom Activities to transform math instruction at any level! This session will explore how Desmos fosters student engagement, voice, and differentiation while providing real-time feedback in both synchronous and asynchronous settings. Learn how to leverage Desmos to create interactive, inquiry-based lessons that support all learners, promote mathematical discourse, and make math more accessible and enjoyable. Whether you're teaching elementary foundations or advanced high school concepts, discover practical strategies to engage students, personalize learning, and inspire a love for math!

Speakers

Sarah Cavanaugh

Math Teacher

I am an experienced educator, instructional leader, and assessment specialist with over a decade of teaching and leadership experience across elementary and secondary education. I am passionate about using data-driven instruction, technology integration, and strategic assessment practices... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
2223

Technology Integration, Desmos

Audience All
Subject Math

12:15pm EDT

Tech Tools for Transforming Math Classrooms

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

2311

This interactive workshop is designed to help K-12 math teachers discover innovative technology tools to enhance student engagement and foster meaningful math discourse. Participants will explore a variety of digital resources and strategies that promote active learning and collaboration among students. Teachers will be introduced to various math technology tools such as Desmos, and PhET Math. We will also explore the following websites: www.wouldyourathermath.com, www.openmiddle.com, and www.stevewyborney.com with a focus on their benefits in the math classroom.

Speakers

Malissa Ocean

Academic Coach, Cobb County School District, Riverside Elementary School

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
2311

Technology Integration, Desmos

Audience All
Subject Math

1:45pm EDT

Foldables to Help Students Organize Information

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

2311

Foldables allow students to organize information (part of the WICOR acronym). Learn why they are worthwhile for your students and how to easily make some that work for your classroom.

Speakers

Alexandra Hallacy

Math Teacher/Department Chair

I have taught high school mathematics for 9 years. I have taught all of mathematics from Foundations of Algebra to AP and IB.

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
2311

Evidence-based, Foldables

Audience Middle, High
Subject Math

1:45pm EDT

Journaling in Science

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

2313

This session is for educators who want to foster a deeper connection between science and literacy, encourage students to communicate ideas clearly and effectively through journaling in a science notebook. Using the 5E's and 3D models, Teachers will engage students by combining scientific inquiry and literacy skills to document, observe, form hypothesis, experiment, and experience science concepts while improving writing, critical thinking, and their reflective abilities.
By combining textual and visual representations, students improve their ability to convey scientific ideas effectively thus deepening their understanding of conceptual science knowledge.

Speakers

Rosemarie Gondek

K-5 Science Lab, Teacher of the Gifted, Murdock Elementary Cobb County Schools

Throughout my thirty-seventh-year classroom career as a National Board-Certified Teacher, I have demonstrated a commitment to advancing education through various leadership roles. As science fair coordinator, I have successfully organized and led numerous events that have inspired... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
2313

Evidence-based, Writing Connection

Audience All
Subject Math

1:45pm EDT

Math in Motion: Using Multisensory Strategies & the Workshop Model for Deeper Learning

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

2310

Math should be seen, touched, and experienced! This session explores how multisensory strategies combined with the workshop model can enhance student engagement, conceptual understanding, and differentiation in a shared classroom. Attendees will engage in hands-on, movement-based, and technology-integrated approaches that bring math to life. Through interactive problem-solving, small-group rotations, and digital tools, educators will leave with practical, evidence-based strategies to support all learners effectively.

Speakers

Jene Singleton

Special Education/IRR, Cobb County School District

This past year marked my 17th year as a Special Educator and my 10th year proudly serving in the Cobb County School District. I consider myself a “unicorn” teacher, having had the pleasure of teaching students across all grade levels K–12, including alternative settings. I hold... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
2310

Evidence-based, Multisensory and Movement

Audience Elementary
Subject Math

1:45pm EDT

Using T-Charts for Deeper Understanding

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT

2314

T-Charts are a simple yet powerful tool that helps students compare and contrast concepts by organizing information into two columns. They allow students to identify key ideas, recognize patterns, and make connections between topics, leading to a deeper understanding of the material. By visually breaking down similarities and differences, T-Charts enhance critical thinking, comprehension, and retention, making them useful across various subjects such as math, science, history, and literature.

Speakers

Faten Thabet

High school math teacher and CCC lead for Honor and on level Advance Algebra

Using T-Charts for Deeper Understanding1. What is a T-Chart?A graphic organizer used to compare two concepts.Resembles the letter “T,” dividing information into two columns.Helps students visually organize similarities and differences.2. How T-Charts Support LearningIdentify... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
2314

Evidence-based, Graphic Organizers

Audience Middle, High
Subject Math

In It to Win It 2025

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