Dr. Tim Hudson serves as Chief Learning Officer at Discovery Education, where he supports partner districts and internal teams as they develop and implement Discovery’s research-based, innovative, and effective learning resources for teachers and students. In 2011, Tim joined DreamBox Learning (now a part of Discovery Education) where he oversaw the creation of digital, personalized curricula and assessments in math and literacy that engage students in critical thinking while also providing teachers and administrators with insights to support differentiation and improve student achievement. Prior to joining Discovery Education, Dr. Hudson spent over 10 years in public education, first as a high school math teacher, and then as a K–12 district mathematics coordinator and strategic planning facilitator in suburban St. Louis, MO. As an education leader, Tim writes and speaks about innovations in pedagogy, school systems, personalization, assessment, and technology.
Sr. Director of Instructional Technology, ClassLink
Mary has been a dedicated professional in the K12 EdTech industry since 2007. She is currently pursuing an EMBA at the Quantic School of Business and Technology, with an anticipated graduation in April 2025, further enhancing her leadership and business acumen in the EdTech space... Read More →
National District Relationship Manager, IncidentIQ
Former middle school educator and coach, ELA department coordinator, and girls' athletic coordinator. Passionate about helping districts all over the country improve day-to-day operations; proud dog mama, love to cook and entertain, and travels frequently. Based in Atlanta, Georgia... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 9:40am - 10:00am CST
Connect B
With all the buzz about AI, what is real, and how can it benefit you in operating your school network today? Juniper Networks Mist AI-Native cloud-based solutions provide real-world tangible benefits to make your life as a network administrator easier today
With the launch of the Government Coordinating Council, K-12 networks are now considered critical infrastructure and can expect greater assistance and oversight from state and local governments in operating cybersecurity. The initiative underscores the importance of safeguarding the digital wellbeing of schools, students, and staff from cyberthreats. In this talk, we’ll explore the most common threats that continue to bypass K–12 cybersecurity. We’ll also look at how to counter these threats with technology, and without overburdening cybersecurity staff.
Presented by Dr. Peter Griffiths, True North's Bond Program Manager, who served as the Associate Superintendent for Wichita Falls ISD for nine years and campus principal in Channelview ISD for eight years. This presentation explores the vital role technology leaders play in fostering collaboration between campus and district administrators. It emphasizes the importance of two-way communication and shared goals in enhancing educational outcomes. Attendees will learn strategies for building effective partnerships, advocating for teacher needs, and leveraging technology to create a unified vision for innovation. By bridging these relationships, technology leaders can drive meaningful change and support a more cohesive educational environment.
True North Consulting Group is a Texas-based, independent consulting firm, dating back to 1984. Headquartered in Waco, Texas, and with offices and field consultants in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, True North has the capacity to scale to meet the demands for... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 9:40am - 10:00am CST
Motivate B
A dynamic session designed to revolutionize the learning experience. Harnessing the power of interactive whiteboarding technology, this session transcends traditional teaching methods, fostering engaging and immersive educational environments.
New Texas Technology Applications TEKS require coding starting in Kindergarten. Robotics promote problem solving and creativity along with collaboration. The cost to get started is minimal and your program can be ramped up easily with simple solutions. From screen free coding for beginners to block programming and text-based programming as students progress, we’ve got solutions for you.
In this session, we will show the power of AI camera search capabilities to streamline your schools ability to quickly and efficiently identify events and threats. Our current line of i-PRO cameras in conjunction with the Video Insight software make a powerful combination of technological innovation. Please join us so we can show what our product has to offer!
Friday November 15, 2024 10:20am - 10:40am CST
Innovate C
Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology and tools. It’s also about the processes you have in place to protect, detect, and respond to incidents. How well prepared are you if there's an incident at your school? Let’s find out! Bring your laptop to this hands-on workshop where we’ll take you on a scavenger hunt to track down a group of hackers that have compromised a school account. You’ll learn how to quickly detect patterns of abnormal behavior that could indicate a compromised account and the steps to take to secure your data and prevent future attacks. This session will empower you to take the initiative in safeguarding your school’s cloud data, fostering a safe and secure learning environment for students, educators, and staff alike. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win fun prizes!
Friday November 15, 2024 10:20am - 10:40am CST
Innovate A
Explore the latest advancements VTI has to offer for your district! Discover cutting-edge solutions in audio/video technology, lighting, digital signage, security, gun and weapon detection, and much more!
With the launch of the Government Coordinating Council, K-12 networks are now considered critical infrastructure and can expect greater assistance and oversight from state and local governments in operating cybersecurity. The initiative underscores the importance of safeguarding the digital wellbeing of schools, students, and staff from cyberthreats. In this talk, we’ll explore the most common threats that continue to bypass K–12 cybersecurity. We’ll also look at how to counter these threats with technology, and without overburdening cybersecurity staff.
Learn how the VariQuest Visual and Kinesthetic Learning Tools are keeping students engaged in each class. Dive into the MyCloud ID Solution aiding in safety and streamlining processes on campus.
A dynamic session designed to revolutionize the learning experience. Harnessing the power of interactive whiteboarding technology, this session transcends traditional teaching methods, fostering engaging and immersive educational environments.
EVERFI offers a variety of K-12 digital resources around career exploration, financial literacy, health & wellness, STEM and more. We have more than 40+ digital lessons that you can use in your class. Learn how to bring these concepts alive for your students with the no cost, standards aligned digital resources we provide to teachers. In this session, teachers will gain access to their account, preview the digital resources, lesson plans, and learn how to integrate EVERFI’s courses in their classrooms to enhance current curriculum and student engagement.
Tired of managing disparate systems across departments and the inevitable manual data entry and data silos. Learn why districts across Texas are choosing Frontline ERP to manage their finances, people, and students in a single solution.
Join us for a tour of the Bill, what's required, what's "recommended", and what are the things we can all do in order to comply with the spirit of the law with student's information security in mind.
Deriving repeated alerts, creating a pipeline of automation use cases to reduce manual effort on triaging simplistic cases and freeing capacity for complex investigations (i.e., network traffic, endpoint, identity, etc).
Unlocking the Promethean magic within your classroom Are you looking for ways to increase student engagement, and collaboration and bring excitement into your classrooms? Promethean has all of the tools that you will need! By utilizing the interactive whiteboard, screen capture, screen share, annotate, and all of the classroom applications within the panel you will be able to invigorate your students and address all learning modalities.
Anna Tressler is a Sales Account Executive for Promethean residing in Dallas, TX. Prior to joining Promethean in 2019, Anna was a Digital Learning Specialist in Carrollton, Texas. Anna started her career in education as a First Grade Teacher for Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch ISD, before... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 12:40pm - 1:00pm CST
Motivate A
At TriVigil, we partner with K-12 schools to provide holistic, white-glove cybersecurity solutions that address the full spectrum of today’s digital threats. In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, it’s not a matter of if, but when schools will face security challenges. That’s why we work proactively to ensure our education partners are fully prepared, securing everything from student data to critical school operations. We emphasize cyber resilience, helping schools not only defend against threats but also recover quickly from disruptions. Our focus, specialty, and expertise cater specifically to the unique challenges faced by K-12 institutions. We understand that broad-stroke cybersecurity solutions do not fully address the specific needs of the K-12 landscape, which is why our approach is tailored to meet the distinct demands of schools. We are committed to protecting education by securing students and institutions with best-in-class technology and services. Our approach centers on preventing and protecting through a tailored focus on people, policy, and technology designed for educational institutions. At our booth, we invite you to engage in a hands-on solution showcase that will be informative, fun, and collaborative. It’s a great opportunity to learn whether your institution is fully prepared to address the evolving digital threats facing education today. We look forward to connecting and having meaningful discussions with you about cybersecurity in schools and how to ensure a secure, resilient learning environment.
During this session, participants will take an in-depth look at unique virtual learning opportunities from Connect2Texas. Connect2Texas is an outstanding, FREE educational resource that connects your students with a variety of renowned Texas-based museums, state parks, presidential libraries, and more. Educators can easily incorporate our engaging, cross-curricular, TEKS-aligned content enhancement programs into their lesson plans. You will see how connecting to experts in the field can play an essential role in your instruction and create opportunities for new discoveries.
Friday November 15, 2024 1:20pm - 1:40pm CST
Motivate A
Join us to gain insight into how Splunk empowers educational institutions to enhance their digital resilience and safeguard students from evolving cyber threats. We will explore the platform’s robust capabilities in providing comprehensive visibility, real-time threat detection, and rapid incident response, ensuring a secure and reliable digital environment for both students, staff and visitors.
We work in close collaboration with you to carefully assess business priorities that enable us to determine and implement the best solutions and technologies that deliver business transforming results.
Friday November 15, 2024 1:20pm - 1:40pm CST
Innovate C
Erin Bosley is a Texas Regional Sales Directors at ParentSquare helping strengthen school and family connections. They leverage ParentSquare's innovative features, including mass notifications, classroom messaging, and automatic translation in over 100 languages, to empower educators... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 1:20pm - 1:40pm CST
Motivate B
