Michael Matera - is an innovative educator whose passion for changing the game of school is infectious. By day, Michael is a dynamic middle school Social Studies teacher at University School of Milwaukee. He ignites both his classroom and professional development audiences with interactive play, passion and purpose-driven learning. Proclaimed nationally and internationally as a gamification guru, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount.As a leader in the education field Michael offers support for the wider community through his book Explore Like a Pirate:Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich, and Elevate Your Learners, his Youtube channel, podcast, and blog. Order a copy of this book with your registration for only $20.
Shreya Dave - graduated from MIT with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and currently serves as CEO of Via Separations. She was recognized by MIT's Technology Review as one of the "Innovators Under 35" in 2018. Ms. Dave is credited with developing a new technology that could save 90% of the energy used in the industrial processes to separate chemicals for food, beverages, drugs, and fuel. This process accounts for 12% of the total energy consumption in the U.S.Shreya is passionate about creating things, educating people, and improving energy efficiency. Her keynote will include the important lessons that educators throughout her life have taught her.
Schedule:
This year's schedule will be an afternoon & evening format so no subs would be necessary. Both Thursday and Friday offer the same schedule below.
| 3:00 PM |
Login and Check out Hopin |
| 3:15 - 4:00 PM |
Session 1 |
| 4:15 - 4:45 PM |
Expo Hall Time - Bingo |
| 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
Keynote |
| 6:15 - 7:00 PM |
Session 2 |
Register today at this LINK
Gary Lanoie, Executive Director