Call me stubborn, but I refuse to quit! T.R.U.E. G.R.I.T. is the foundation to success in learning and life! Exploring the dynamics of a successful classroom and how grit is a vital characteristic for student achievement
(For speaking inquiries, please contact me at nankr1120@gmail.com)
Take a Walk in My Shoes- Creating a Culture of Empathy and Understanding (Social Emotional Learning (SEL))
Recommended Session Time: 60+ min
Creating A Future Ready Culture Through Project Based Learning
Recommended Session Time: 45+ min
From Engagement and Empowerment to OWN IT
Recommended Session Time: 45 min
Social Media is the New Handshake
Recommended Session Time: 60+ min
Create A Culture 4 Learning
Recommended Session Time 60 min
Presenter SEL and Mental Health in Distance Learning /Sponsored by EdWeb/August 2020 Cultivating Compassionate Citizens in the Digital Age
Presenter Learn On: A Virtual Conference for the Whole Child/Sponsored by EVERFI/July 2020 Transformative SEL: A Data Driven Approach
Presenter FETC/Future of Education Technology Conference/Miami, FL —Personalize Learning Through PBL to impact All Students and co-presenter for Go Rogue: Creating Chaos to Re-energize Your Classroom January 2020
Presenter SAS Institute/Hershey, PA —SAS Institute: Universal Design for Employability: Start with Passion and Build in Potential December 2019
Presenter Teach Better Conference/Akron, OH —Create a Culture for Learning by Building Relationships, Nurturing Voice, and Owning Your Part November 2019
Presenter ISTE Conference/Philadelphia, PA — (International Society for Technology in Education): Taking Music to the Next Level with Sphero Specdrums June 2019
Presenter ECET Next Gen Conference/Cranberry, PA —A national convening specifically designed for pre-service teachers February 2019
Keynote Slippery Rock University/Slippery Rock, PA —Keynote for the Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honorary inductions April 2019
Presenter SAS Institute/Hershey, PA —SAS Institute: Creating a Future Ready Culture Through Project Based Learning December 2018
Speaker at Grove City College/Grove City, PA — Sharing the purpose of being a connected educator with pre-service teachers October 2018
Pittsburgh FAB Institute/Pittsburgh, PA —creating a makerspace, incorporate making, and project-based learning into the classroom June 2018
Beaver County Innovation and Learning Consortium/Beaver County, PA —Member of BCILC collaborating with school districts to bring STEAM learning and Maker Education to young people June 2016-PRESENT
Studio A: Developing Creative K-12 Project-Based Learning/Avonworth Area School District, PA —empowering students to become creative innovative citizens Summer 2016
Teach Like A Pirate Book Study — lead for my district with the support of Dave Burgess, author of “Teach Like A Pirate” and CEO of DBC Publishing Spring 2018
Project Based Learning Initiative — lead for my district to increase student empowerment and engagement. PBL is an opportunity for intense impact with individualized learning as it creates a student-driven environment. Fall 2016-present
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