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

Exploring and Implementing New 7th Grade Social Studies Resources

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

2308

In this session, 7th grade social studies teachers will receive an introduction to new resources for teaching the geography and history of Southwest Asia. Participants will explore these materials, review the instructional framework, examine research-based strategies, and engage in a model lesson. By the end of the session, teachers will gain practical skills and valuable resources to foster inquiry, engagement, and critical thinking in their classrooms.

Speakers

Pamela McCabe

K-12 Social Studies Supervisor

Pamela McCabe is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in education, specializing in teaching social studies and supporting teachers through professional learning. As the K-12 Social Studies Supervisor, she is passionate about inquiry-based instruction, integrating... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
2308

Evidence-based, New Resources

Audience Middle
Subject Social Studies

9:45am EDT

Philosophical Chairs and Socratic Seminars in the classroom

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

2312

Philosophical Chairs is a classroom discussion strategy that promotes active listening, critical thinking, respectful dialogue, and the ability to consider multiple perspectives. Students physically move to different sides based on their stance on a central statement, allowing for deeper engagement and thoughtful participation from all students in a debate-like setting discussion.

Speakers

Natalie Hope

Teacher

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
2312

Evidence-based

Audience Middle, High
Subject All

9:45am EDT

Raising the Bar: Implementing Rigor Through Graphic Organizers

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

2317

In this session, participants will explore a variety of graphic organizers and see live modeling of how to implement them effectively in the classroom. Educators will then have dedicated time to design a lesson using a standard of their choice, incorporating one or more organizers. The session will wrap with group discussion, a brief survey, and each teacher will leave with a ready-to-use graphic organizer for the 2025–2026 school year.

Speakers

Dr. LaQuananisha Adams

8th Grade GA Studies Teacher

Dedicated and passionate educator with 10 years of experience teaching middle grades Social Studies. A proven teacher Leader, known for inspiring both students and colleagues through innovative instruction, strong classroom management, and a deep commitment to student success. Outside... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
2317

Evidence-based, Graphic Organizers

Audience Middle
Subject ELA, Social Studies

9:45am EDT

Teaching Tomorrow: Building Future-Ready Learners through Digital Literacy

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

2306

In a rapidly evolving world, preparing students with the skills they need to thrive is more essential than ever. This session explores how educators can intentionally develop future-ready learners by integrating digital literacy and media fluency into daily instruction. Participants will engage with practical strategies for fostering critical thinking, digital citizenship, and adaptable mindsets. Through collaborative discussion and interactive planning, attendees will leave equipped to guide students in responsibly navigating digital spaces and harnessing technology to solve real-world problems.

Speakers

Khristian Cooper

Assistant Principal

Dr. Khristian Cooper has spent the last 11 years as a teacher and assistant principal in Cobb County School District focusing on bolstering innovative teaching practice and fostering positive collaborative communities. Her research focuses on reimagining educational spaces and supporting... Read More →

LaEla Mitchell

Principal, Campbell Middle School

Dr. LaEla Mitchell, an experienced educator with over 25 years in education, is passionate about teacher collaboration, professional learning communities, and innovation in instructional practices. She has served as a middle and high school teacher, department chair, curriculum developer... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
2306

Evidence-based, Future Ready

Audience Middle, High, Leaders
Subject All

12:15pm EDT

Don't Just Squawk—Socratically Talk! Strategies for Deeper Discussions

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

2312

Tired of Socratic Seminars where students just repeat the same ideas? In this session, you'll learn how to move beyond the "squawking" and guide students toward richer, more thoughtful discussions. We'll explore strategies to encourage original thinking, keep conversations dynamic, and ensure every voice adds something new. Walk away with practical tools to make your classroom discussions more engaging, meaningful, and student-driven.

Speakers

Fallon Howes

7th Grade Reading Teacher

I am originally from Northwestern Pennsylvania. I graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Science in Middle-Level English Education. In 2017, I earned my master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology. This endeavor equipped me with innovative... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
2312

Evidence-based, Listening and Speaking

Audience Middle, High
Subject All

12:15pm EDT

Get creative with Book Creator!

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

2207

This session will provide beginners with getting started using Book Creator to make digital books and more. Book Creator is a fun tech tool to enhance teaching and learning.

Speakers

Shontae Crawford

Cobb County School District

My name is Brandi Chastain. I’m a current ELA Coach at City View Elementary. I’m passionate about literacy and increasing student engagement in the classroom. When I’m not at work, I love reading, catching up on shows, and trying new lattes at different coffee shops.

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
2207

Evidence-based, Book Creator

Audience All
Subject All

12:15pm EDT

Kindergarten Calm: Cultivating a Positive Classroom Culture

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

2309

Transform your kindergarten classroom into a haven of positive behavior and joyful learning! This interactive session, designed specifically for kindergarten educators, will equip you with practical strategies and tools to foster a supportive and harmonious environment. Developed in collaboration with the Early Learning Department, the Office of Positive School Culture Support, and experienced kindergarten teachers, this workshop will provide you with the resources you need to confidently navigate the unique challenges of early childhood behavior.

Speakers

Kathleen Greb

Positive School Culture Supervisor

Kathleen Greb, Ed.S., currently serves as the Positive School Culture Supervisor in the Cobb County School District. With over 15 years of experience in education, she has worked as a teacher, behavior specialist/coach, trainer, and researcher. A proud alumna of The Ohio State University... Read More →

Dr. Denise Osborn

Early Learning Supervisor

Dr. Denise Osborn holds an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership with a minor in curriculum development from Nova Southeastern University, a M.Ed. in Reading from Berry College, and a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia. In addition to those degrees... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
2309

Evidence-based, Positive Classroom Culture

Audience Primary
Subject All

12:15pm EDT

So, what do I do with this data? Using Research based Strategies to Enhance Classroom Instruction

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

Teachers will reiview and apply 6 of John Hatties strategies that relate to effective use data to drive and support classroom instruction.

Speakers

Christina Williams

Teacher, Cooper Middle

Teaching has always been my dream job, and after 25 years in the classroom, it continues to be my passion! I have the privilege of teaching 7th grade Language Arts, where I get to inspire young minds and help them develop their love for literature and writing. Collaboration is at... Read More →

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

Evidence-based, Hattie's Strategies

Audience Middle
Subject All

12:15pm EDT

Tech Time: Building Future-Ready Skills for Middle and High School Classrooms

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

2306

Discover how to seamlessly integrate technology into your middle and high school classrooms with The CCSD Future Ready Framework! This session will explore the grade-level technology standards that scaffold skills in a way that’s developmentally appropriate and collaborative. Learn how to use the scope and sequence to ensure your students build essential future-ready skills while making technology integration meaningful and manageable.

Speakers

Holly Frilot, Ed.D.

Supervisor of Library Media Education, Cobb County School District

As the Supervisor for CCSD K-12 Library Media Education, Holly supports all library media specialists and their programs. She believes that library media programs are vibrant centers of literacy, technology, creativity, and innovation. As a former Library Media Specialist of the... Read More →

Corey Hogan

TTIS, Cobb County School District

Corey Hogan dedicated the first 10 years of his career to teaching in various settings across South Carolina and Georgia, spanning grades 4-8. His passion for integrating technology to enhance student engagement, participation, and production has been a constant throughout his teaching... Read More →

Meagan Stanfill

Supervisor of Digital Transformation

As Supervisor of Digital Transformation for CCSD, Meagan works with her team to support the development and implementation of Cobb Teaching and Learning System (CTLS). She's passionate about helping teachers use the digital tools and resources available to them in meaningful and practical... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
2306

Evidence-based, Future Ready

Audience Middle, High
Subject All

12:15pm EDT

“The Diary of an Innovative Educator”

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

2315

Educators will be introduced to different perspectives
and methods of teaching movement to develop overall cognitive
development. In movement based learning, active movement
improves the learner's ability to retain information. Also, in
elementary students, strong movement skills and spatial awareness can positively impact reading skills. The presentation is a record of a Physical Educator's daily experience, thoughts and feelings as it
relates to teaching the whole child:
"The Diary of an Innovative Educator"

Speakers

Johnelia Wilkerson

Teacher

Johnelia Wilkerson is an Elementary Physical Education Teacher in the Cobb County School District. She has over 30 years of teaching experience which includes High School Coaching, Interrelated Special Education and Middle School Science. She is a Teacher Leader with the Teacher-Support... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
2315

Evidence-based, Multisensory and Movement

Audience Elementary, PE Teachers
Subject All, Physical Education

1:45pm EDT

Cross-Cutting K-5 Integration: Speaking and Listening Strategies

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

2317

This session focuses on speaking and listening strategies to boost student engagement in the classroom. Educators can use interactive strategies and active listening techniques to create a more collaborative and engaging classroom. These strategies can be used across subject areas.

Speakers

Brittany Aguilar

Teacher

Dawn Stueck

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
2317

Evidence-based, Listening and Speaking

Audience Elementary
Subject All

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

Reading Between the Lines: Building Bridges Between Counselors and ELA Teachers

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

This session will showcase an innovative collaboration between school counselors and ELA teachers, integrating literature circles with high-interest, low-readability texts and promoting inter- and intrapersonal learning. Through reflection on their personal connections to characters, students build problem-solving skills by linking the literature to their own middle school experiences. This approach fosters emotional growth and critical thinking in a supportive, engaging environment.

Speakers

Cayce Pope, EdD

School Counselor, Daniell

I am a school counselor at Daniell Middle School.

Brandy Judkins, PhD

Middle School IRR Teacher, ELA Model Teacher Leader Special Education ESOL Endorsement Instructor, Cobb County School District

I am a teacher at Daniell Middle School who teaches IRR English Language Arts (small group and Shared) and Academic Habits (small group). I serve as my school's Model Teacher Leader for Special Educator and am one of the district's instructors for the ESOL Endorsement.

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

Evidence-based, Teacher Collaboration

Audience All, Counselors
Subject ELA, Counseling

1:45pm EDT

Tech Time: Building Future-Ready Skills for Pre-K–5 Classrooms

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

2306

Discover how to seamlessly integrate technology into your Pre-K–5 classroom with The CCSD Future Ready Framework! This session will explore the grade-level technology standards that scaffold skills in a way that’s developmentally appropriate and collaborative. Learn how to use the scope and sequence to ensure your students build essential future-ready skills while making technology integration meaningful and manageable.

Speakers

Holly Frilot, Ed.D.

Supervisor of Library Media Education, Cobb County School District

Meagan Stanfill

Supervisor of Digital Transformation

Corey Hogan

TTIS, Cobb County School District

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
2306

Evidence-based, Future Ready

Audience Elementary, Primary
Subject All

1:45pm EDT

Use Your Words: Classroom Discussion

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

2312

Participants will engage in various types of classroom discussion strategies to increase engagement in the content area(s).

Speakers

Christopher Moore

K-12 SS Professional Learning Coordinator, Cobb County School District

Christopher Moore currently serves as the K-12 Social Studies Professional Learning Coordinator. He has over 20 years of educational experience as a teacher and administrator, in the public and private school sectors. Most of his career was spent in MS and HS, but he has also worked... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
2312

Evidence-based, Listening and Speaking

Audience All
Subject All

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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