This session focuses on intentional scaffolding strategies and repeated opportunities for communication that help students grow over time. Participants will explore practical ways to teach and reinforce communication skills through structured discussions, mock interviews, pitches, presentations, project check-ins, role plays, and peer feedback routines. The session will highlight simple speaking and listening strategies students can practice repeatedly, along with approaches for embedding communication instruction into everyday classroom experiences. Teachers will leave with adaptable ideas and planning tools they can apply to their pathways, schedules, and teaching styles.
Technology Integration Specialist, Sumner Bonney Lake School District
Currently I am the technology integration specialist in the Sumner School District. In my current role, I support teachers in the integration of technology, support STEM, along with a variety of techy/STEMy tasks. I started my career in education as an elementary teacher then moved... Read More →
In a world of increasing burnout, disconnection, and declining physical and mental resilience, traditional approaches to engagement and performance are no longer enough.This session introduces Punch Positive™, a movement-based, behavior-driven framework that improves focus, confidence, and connection—without adding complexity or requiring specialized training.Led by Registered Nurse and performance coach Lita Mae “Badass” Button, this interactive session demonstrates how simple, accessible movement strategies can shift energy, increase participation, and build resilience in real time.Participants will experience immediate changes in engagement and leave with practical tools to apply in their teams, classrooms, or communities to drive sustainable performance and well-being.
