UCET 2025: Directory

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smyoung26

Company Granite School District
Position 5th Grade Teacher

Lindsey Johnson 2.0

Company Cache County School District
Position Media Specialist

Ami Anderson

Ami Anderson is a dedicated educator with 27 years of experience in the Jordan School District. Throughout her career, she has taught at various grade levels. Most recently, she has been the Instructional Coach at Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary for the past two years. She has a strong passion for fostering positive relationships within a school community. Ami is committed to engaging students and promoting innovation in the classroom while building teacher and student capacity with an effective curriculum and PLCs. She has been happily married for 23 years and is a proud mother of three grown children... Read more

Company Jordan School District
Position Digital Learning Specialist & District Instructional Coach

Jodi Anderson

Supervisor of Computer Science over the elementary schools in South Sanpete School District, presented at CTE Summer Conference 2024, presented at past STEM conference,

Company South Sanpete School District
Position Instructional Technology Specialist
Location South Sanpete School District

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Kirsten Anderson

Company Vista Heights Middle School
Position Teacher

Rob Bentley

Rob has been the Adobe Product Manager at UEN for several years, producing Adobe tutorials, presentations, UEN's Adobe Create UT web page and eMedia hub, and more. In addition, he has taught hundreds of Utah teachers how to use Adobe Express and other Adobe tools. Recently, he has presented his "Unleash Creativity and Innovation with the New Adobe Express" presentation at UCET and several other conferences.

Company UEN
Position Instructor and Adobe Product Manager
Location Salt Lake City, UT

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Clay Bingham

Company District One
Position CTE Director

Katie Blunt

Dr. Katie Blunt is the UEN product manager over eMedia and hosts UEN's PDTV series. Previously, Katie worked as an Educational Technology Specialist for the Canyons School District and taught sixth grade in the Jordan School District. She served as the Utah Coalition for Educational Technology president from 2015-2016. She has a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy and a master’s in Instructional Design and Educational Technology from the University of Utah. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University. Katie has K-12 administrative licensure... Read more

Company Utah Education Network
Position Trainer/Product Manager
Location Salt Lake City, UT

Kelly Boren

Company Davis High School
Position English Teacher

Kristin Van Brunt

Kristin van Brunt began her educational journey as an English/Language Arts and Spanish teacher in the Davis School District 30 years ago. Over the years, she has discovered and developed a passion for professional learning and helping teachers continue to grow throughout their careers. She currently works as a full-time instructional coach at Mueller Park Junior High. Kristin has worked on a variety of school, district, and state educational projects, many of which relate to professional learning. Kristin was in the first cohort of the Utah Teacher Fellows from 2017-2019 and now serves as a professional... Read more

Company Davis School District
Position Instructional Coach
Location Davis School District

Ryan Cain

Company Weber State University
Position Associate Professor

Kelli Cannon

Kelli Cannon has been an educator for eleven years, teaching upper elementary students prior to her current role as a Digital Learning Specialist. Kelli is a Utah Teacher Fellow and holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, as well as endorsements in Teaching English as a Second Language and Instructional Coaching. She is a Google Trainer and co-leader of the Google Educator Group in Utah.

Company Jordan School District
Position Digital Learning Specialist
Location Jordan School District, West Jordan, Utah

Andrew Clark

Currently I oversee the DTL program for Cache County School District. I have been a Digital Learning Coach, Regional Technology Trainer, and an elementary classroom teacher. I have presented at conferences both locally and nationally about utilizing technology in the classroom.

Company Cache County School District
Position Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist

Amy Coray

Amy Coray co-manages Utah Microcredentials for the state of Utah.

Company Davis School District
Position Professional Learning Supervisor
Location Professional Learning & Quality Staffing

Darron Coray

My first teaching job was in the Mojave Desert in California, followed by 27 years teaching Spanish and English at Davis High. I love this profession because I get to start over/try again every year, every term, every day, if needed! Recently I committed to provide more differentiated opportunities for my students, and I'm encouraged by the benefits I've seen, both for me and my students. I'm afraid my students know that it is hard for me to concentrate on school (or anything else) during Oscar season.

Company Davis School District
Position Professional Learning Coordinator
Location Davis High School

Lindsi Coughran

Innovative Learning Coaches, Intern Coach, Presented many times at UCET, - too many to list, USBE Coaching Endorsement Training, Alpine School Professional Learning Delivery, All masters degrees

Company Alpine School District -Sage Hills Elementary
Position Intern Coach
Location Sage Hills Elementary

Angela Daily

I'm a 4th grade teacher with a background in special education and English Language Learners. In my 14 years of teaching, I've been always looking for cost effective ways to bring the latest technology in the classroom. While VR in an elementary setting may have it's unique considerations and limitations, most students are eager to undertake a number of challenging problem-based scenarios in a 3D environment. While current apps at the age range and category (elementary education) are limited, there are still plenty of reading, puzzle-solving, math opportunities and a multitude of ways to explore... Read more

Company Grand County School District
Position Teacher
Location Moab, Utah

Ian Davey

Ian Davey is a Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist in Ogden School District. He has classroom experience teaching with technology and now works to help others integrate tech into their own instructional practices. Ian also has experience designing district-wide professional development programs, building Ogden’s online learning system, and supporting 1:1 device implementation, all supported by the integration of G Suite for Education, Canvas, Nearpod, Canva, assessment and data tools, data privacy, and more. Ian is a Level 1 & 2 Google Certified Educator, a Google Certified Trainer, Google... Read more

Company Ogden School District
Position Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist
Location Ogden, UT

Darren Draper

A fierce and faithful proponent of the effective use of technology in schools, Dr. Darren E. Draper is a CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader who currently serves as the Director of Innovative Learning in the Alpine School District. As the largest school district in the state of Utah, Alpine District educates more than 84,000 students. Dr. Draper has been working in the coaching field for over 25 years. This session is an update to a similar successful session I did at C-Forum last year. He has run numerous coaching academies and coach training sessions for many years.

Company Alpine School District
Position Director of Innovative Learning
Location District Office

Sarah Eastman

DTL Specialist working with teachers and administrators on a regular basis to discuss and witness firsthand the benefits of using AI in the classroom, especially with our students below grade level.

Company Ogden School District
Position Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist
Location Ogden School District

Amber Brewer, M. Ed.

Amber's work in education covers a variety of teaching and school leadership roles K-5, as well as an educational consultant. She started her career in education as an intern at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA. Her first teaching job was Elementary Spanish following a BS in Hispanic Studies in Education from East Carolina University. She also holds a Masters Degree in Elementary Education and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership as a licensed NC Principal. She has spent her career in Title I traditional and charter public schools and national non and for-profits = in various classroom... Read more

Company EdConnective
Position Manager of Specialized Partnerships

Alison Ence

Company Cache County School District
Position Teacher/DTL Specialist
Location Green Canyon High School

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Camille Farias

ELA teacher & Department Chair, SpEd Co-teaching, using technology to create equity and enable access in the classroom. Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Autism Spectrum Disorder from ASU with an emphasis in neurodivergent teaching strategies and differentiated instruction.

Company Dixon Middle School
Position Teacher

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Karen Finley

I graduated with a degree in FACS and a Masters degree in Instructional Technology. I am a Teacher Librarian at Vista Heights Middle School. I enjoy working with reluctant readers, especially boys, and spending time with them to find a book that they are excited to read. I also enjoy using technology to increase interest in the learning process for students and teachers.

Company Alpine School District
Position Library Media Specialist
Location Saratoga Springs, UT

Ryan Frandsen

AI Education Leader- Davis School District. AI in Education Consultant- Skill Struck, Computer Science Teacher- Bountiful High School, Masters of Educational Leadership- Utah State University. I have been presenting across the country on Artificial Intelligence in education for the past 2 years. I presented at UCET, ACTE, CTE Conferences, Davis CTE Keynote speaker, etc.

Company Davis School District
Position CTE Teacher
Location Bountiful High School

PJ Giles

I have been an educator for 27 years. I have presented at the Nearpod Transform Conference in 2019. I have also presented in previous ISTE, UCET, and UATT conferences about various digital tools and Web 2.0 resources. I am a former UCET board member who served on the board for five years. I feel it is important to empower teachers with skills and tools that will help them feel confident as they integrate technology to transform learning experiences for students in their classroom.

Company Alpine School District
Position Innovative Learning (Digital Learning) Coach
Location District Office

Lynn Gutzwiller

Having been deemed the Gandalf of Teachers after her extensive career in the classroom, Lynn now works with adults as a district science specialist during the day and as a science teacher for adult education in the evening—despite earning a C in science in third grade. She’s an extraordinary mom, raising four boys with a record of two broken bones, one concussion and only one near-death experience.

Company Natural History Museum of Utah
Position Jordan School District Science Specialist

Colby Hawkins

Colby, a passionate educator with nine years of experience, has honed his expertise across various facets of the educational landscape. He spent six years teaching Social Studies at the secondary level, while also serving as an educational technology coach in his school. Currently, he serves as a Digital Learning Specialist and Instructional Coaching Specialist at the district level, empowering educators to leverage technology to elevate teaching and learning experiences. Colby is a Canva Teacher Canvassador, Wakelet Ambassador, Google Certified Coach, and has a Masters of Education in Curriculum... Read more

Company Jordan School District
Position Digital Learning Specialist / District Coaching Specialist
Location Jordan School District

Jack Hendrickson

Jack has presented this presentation at a half dozen events over the past year

Company ManagedMethods
Position Account Executive

Katie Dewey Hill

Leads the Instructional Coaching Endorsement from USBE as well as the Professional Learning Standards, worked as an Ed Tech Specialist for several years after classroom teaching.

Company Utah State Board of Education
Position Quality Instruction Coordinator
Location Salt Lake City, UT

Kelbie Jackson

Kelbie Jackson taught English Language Arts for seven years where she fell in love with developing engaging curriculum and the students she taught. She is currently an Instructional Coach at Bear River High School in Box Elder School District where she drives the PLC focus in her school to increase student learning, achievement, and growth by helping teachers focus on the individual needs of their students. Her current passion is increasing literacy in secondary schools. Follow Kelbie on Instagram @hey.mrs.jackson

Company Box Elder School District
Position Instructional Coach/ Utah Teacher Fellow
Location Box Elder School District, UT

Taunya James

I've been teaching 28 years and a Utah Teacher Fellow since 2019. I love keeping my teaching fresh by integrating the latest educational technology into my instruction. I've been using Canvas for classroom instruction since 2020 and hold certifications in WSD Design Academy (Canvas Instructure), Nearpod, and Google. Previous UCET Presentations UCET 2019: Teaching Students How to Use Tech; Hummingbird Robots in the Classroom UCET 2020: Hope Street Teacher Fellows: Mentoring Utah Teachers; Putting SOLE in the Classroom; Education in the Digital Age UCET 2021: Professional Learning and Leadership... Read more

Company Weber School District
Position Teacher
Location Pleasant View, Utah

Shannon Jenkins

Company Alpine School District
Position Innovative Learning Coach
Location District Office

Melanie Jensen

I am a PhD student in BYU's department of Instructional Psychology and Technology, with math anxiety as the focus of my research

Company Learning Opportunities Group
Position Head of Research and Development

Michelle Jensen

Michelle is an Innovative Learning Coach in Alpine School District and holds a PhD from BYU in Instructional Psychology & Technologyan and a MEd from Utah State University in Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences. She is passionate about supporting teachers as they deepen learning and connect with their students AND... playing with her 6 grandchildren.

Company Alpine School District
Position Innovative Learning Coach

Cheryl Jindeel

I am a high school social studies teacher and Utah Teacher Fellow. I teach at Granger High School in West Valley City, Utah, where I also serve as the World Geography PLC lead and sophomore girls' volleyball team coach. I have been in education for over 10 years and have taught AP Human Geography, Contemporary American Social Issues, Economics and Financial Literacy, Humanities, Michigan History, Psychology, U.S. History, World Geography, World History and Geography (Eastern Hemisphere). Before Utah, I taught in Michigan and Florida. I earned a B.A. in History and Social Science with a political... Read more

Company Teacher Fellows
Position Teacher
Location Salt Lake City, Utah

Nicole Johnson

Nicole specializes in educational technology tools for school counselors. She holds a Master’s in Educational Psychology / School Counseling from the University of Utah and has worked as an Academic Advisor, School Counselor, and a College/ Career Advisor in all K-12 settings. Nicole is passionate about helping School Counselors deliver comprehensive school counseling programs and increasing equitable student outcomes through technology.

Company Utah Education Network (UEN)
Position Content Specialist
Location UEN

Havilah Jones

Havilah and Lauren possess extensive experience in EdTech, with a focus on integrating technology to enhance educational outcomes. As Innovative Learning Coaches, they have presented on multiple topics and technology solutions many times throughout the years.

Company Alpine School District
Position Innovative Learning Coach
Location District Office

Tami Jones

Tami has been teaching in Weber School District for 18 years in both Kindergarten and 1st Grade. She loves teaching phonics and using technology to help excite her students, and most of all she loves building relationships with kids and teachers. When she’s not teaching she enjoys camping with her family and reading cheesy romance novels.

Company Weber School District
Position 1st Grade Teacher
Location Freedom Elementary

Mitchell Jorgensen

Multi-Year UCET Presenter, UEN Technology Integration Specialist, Classroom Teacher

Company Alpine School District
Position Science Teacehr
Location American Fork, Utah

Caroline Judd

Company Alpine School District
Position Innovative Learning Coach
Location District Office

Courtnee Justice

Courtnee Justice is an educator, wife, mother, and gardener. She acts as an instructional coach at Emery High while teaching 12th grade language arts. Her teaching journey has taken her from 6th grade through 12th grade and into the instructional coaching world. She currently is a Teacher Fellow with the Hope Street Group. She has a M.Ed. and a M.A. in English. Courtnee loves her family, teaching, her dogs, running, and gardening.

Company Language Arts Teacher and Instructional Coach
Position Emery School District
Location Emery School District

Julie Kaster

EdTech Endorsed (Julie and Andrew), USBE AI Summit Attendees (Julie, Andrew), UTTLN Members (Julie, Andrew), Google Certified Educators Levels 1-2 (Julie, Andrew, Alison), GEG Utah Leadership Member (Julie), Google + AI Fellow (Julie)

Company Cache County School District and GEG Utah
Position Teacher/DTL Specialist
Location Cache County School District

Christyn Kendrick

Company Teacher Fellows
Position Instructional Coach

Kaley King

Company Spectrum Academy
Position DTL & CTE Program Administrator

Rebecca Kirkman

UCET 2024- Presented with JSD Coaching team, Jordan District ICIs, JSD Professional Development Day, Utah Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference

Company Jordan School District
Position District Coaching Specialist

Kelley Kuehnl

I am new to education, but I have embraced AI from the outset. I have never presented in a conference. I try to use AI to help students understand that it is a tool to help them and not something to only be used when trying to cheat the system.

Company Bountiful High School
Position Teacher

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Cheryl Lemke

Company Metiri Group
Position CEO

Holly McRae

Company Canyon Grove Academy
Position Library Administrator
Location Pleasant Grove, UT

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Joseph Mitchell

Kimberley Murray

Induction Coach

Company Duchesne County School District
Position Induction Coach
Location District Office

Larisa Nageli

UCET presenter 22, 23. ISTE presenter 2022 & 2023. District Instructional Coach AND Digital Learning Specialist. Teacher of Instructional Coaching Institute @JSD.

Company Jordan School District
Position Digital Learning Specialist
Location Mountain Point

Tyrell Neal

Presented at UMLA on positive relationships (2x), Presented at UCET last year on Relationships the PLC Process and Solution Tree's "Strategic Implementation Guide." I have worked as an instructional coach for 8 years. I was the second instructional coach hired at BESD. I have taught for 8 years in an ELA classroom. I have my Instructional Coaching Endorsement, Masters in School Leadership, and a bachelors in English and Secondary Ed.

Company Box Elder School District
Position Instructional Coach

Sarah Nichols

I am a National Board Certified Teacher and Utah Teacher Fellow from the Salt Lake City School District. I have found joy in teaching Social Studies, Social Skills, and Special Education at the secondary level. This year, I am working as a behavior specialist for the district. I am passionate about quality instruction, ed policy, differentiation, my wonderful children, my awesome mini-van, and equity in our schools.

Company Teacher Fellows

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Jacob Olney

I like math, but I also like history and other subjects. I am pretty easygoing.

Company West Point Jr. High
Position Resource teacher, Math 7

Cody Owen

over 10 years teaching, Digital Coach, Instrutional Coach, Live long Dyslexic.

Company Sunset Ridge Middle School, Jordan School District
Position US History Teacher

Katarina Pantic

PhD in Instructional Technology

Company Weber State University
Position Assistant Professor
Location Ogden, UT

Melanie Pehrson-Noyce

An avid reader, mother of 3 small children, and a regular user of libraries, I believe in the power of public spaces and believe they are truly palaces for the people. I have worked for PBS Utah as Education Coordinator for 2 1/2 years, in which I facilitate the distribution of educational tools PBS has to offer. Priorities include deepening and expanding community partner relationships (especially libraries) through our successful annual programs, namely, the Writers & Illustrators Contest and the Reading Marathon & Adventure Pass. Prior to working at PBS Utah, I worked for Utah Community Action... Read more

Company PBS Utah
Position Education Coordinator

Jennifer Peirce

Jenny and Melissa are both district level technology coaches and have experience training and coaching both teachers and school technology coaches in using technology in innovative, authentic and meaningful ways to enhance the learning experience.

Company Granite School District
Position District Library Technology Coach
Location Salt Lake City, UT

Lisa Perry

Company Terra Academy
Position Educator Grade 5
Location Vernal Utah

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Tonya Phillips

Company GSD
Position Teacher
Location Tonya Phillips

Blake Pope

Master of Educational Technology (MET, 2020) / K-12 Online Teaching Graduate Certificate (2020) / Secondary English Education Major / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Minor (BA, 2016) / Brigham Young University-Idaho, Boise State University, Southern Utah University Alumni / Idaho State University drop out / Sparkling Water Sommelier / Recovering Energy Drink Addict / Fantasy Novels! / Vinyl Record Collector

Company Weber School District
Position Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Secondary Schools
Location Ogden, UT

Robert Proffit

As a Learning Coach, I work with teachers and teams all across the district and state. I am passionate about all things learning and teaching, and serve on the WCSD Professional Learning Team as Professional Learning / World Language Coordinator.

Company Washington County School District
Position Professional Learning Coordinator

Shannon Quan

Company Provo City School District
Position Teacher - Provo High School

Stephanie Quinlan

I do professional developments on this in my district; I did a TedXSLCSD talk on this; it's kinda my jam.

Company Salt Lake City School District
Position Digital Learning Specialist

Ryan Rarick

I have presented at UCET before -- last year I did a classroom presentation, a poster presentation on both days, and a main stage presentation. I will be accompanied by students in the Education Pathway who also presented with me. I am a part of the Teacher Fellows Leadership team, and as such I have presented/trained at several conferences. I also gave a keynote address at an EdCamp.

Company Career Tech High School/Utah Teacher Fellows
Position Education Pathway Teacher/Instructional Coach
Location St. George, Utah

Lauren Rasmussen

Company Alpine School District
Position Innovative Learning Coach
Location North Point Elementary, Forbes Elementary, Orchard Elementary

Alan Rhees

Alan Rhees is currently assigned as a Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist. He taught 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade at Lomond View School. He worked there for his entire teaching career. His wife is Stacy, and together they have two children, Jae and Eriq. They have two and two-thirds grandchildren, Hayes and Blake and another in July. Alan loves hanging out with teachers as they learn technology skills. Alan spends some of his free time 3D printing stuff. He enjoys mountain biking and using all types of technology while finding ideas that are new and current. Alan likes (almost) all kinds of musi... Read more

Company Weber School District
Position Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist
Location DT&L Office

Traci Rindlisbach

Traci Rindlisbach has been an educator for 17 years. She has helped implement Computer Science rotations into Jordan District elementary schools: K-6. Traci loves talking about and helping teachers and coaches learn about digital tools that make life easier. When Traci is not talking about robots, AI, or Canva, she digs hanging out with her family, being outside, and hiking to waterfalls.

Company Jordan School District
Position Digital Learning/CS Specialist
Location Jordan School District, West Jordan, Utah

Yvette Rivera

I currently work as a Multicultural Advisor guiding students from underrepresented students through their academic journeys. In my role, I have created pedagogical artifacts for our college readiness camp, student cultural shares, and outreach efforts both on and off campus. I have also worked with pre-service teachers and their mentors through Brigham Young University’s Spanish teaching program. Research interests: Biliteracy, multicultural literacy, authentic culture, language and identity, Spanish as a heritage language.

Company Brigham Young University
Position Multicultural Advisor
Location Provo, UT

Davina Sauthoff

Davina Sauthoff is the Library Media Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education where she collaborates and provides support and professional learning to K-12 school librarians. Prior to her current position, Davina was a district library coach, a school librarian, and a classroom teacher. She serves as the Executive Director for the Utah Educational Library Media Association. Davina holds an MBA from Southern Utah University, endorsements in Library Media, Instructional Coaching, Educational Technology, and English as a Second Language and is currently working on a Ed.D in Educational Leadership... Read more

Company Utah State Board of Education
Position Library Media Specialist
Location Salt Lake City, UT

Stephan Seabury

Stephan believes that a civically engaged teacher will create the most positive future for students. To that end he has worked on various projects for the Utah State Board of Education such as the Portrait of a Graduate, that will give students skills they can use for the rest of their lives. He also helped write The Roles of a Utah Teacher Leader guidebook that allows teachers to gain leadership skills without leaving their classrooms. Thus students and teachers can all gain real skills and experiences to further the goal of elevating education in Utah. Stephan graduated magna cum laude from Utah... Read more

Company Teacher Fellows

William Shields

I am a social studies teacher-leader who inspires and motivates students to be engaged learners and extend their learning into our communities. I teach US History I and American Institutions and Issues. I focus on building civil discourse in the the classroom, aligning current events into lessons, and incorporating civic education within classes, schools, and LEAs. I am currently a Hope Street Group - Utah Teacher fellow and I advocate for cross content civic education, connecting with stakeholders and building networks of support with law and policy makers.

Company Hope Street Group / Utah Teacher Fellows
Position Educator

Nicki Slaugh

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Company Quest Academy Technology Charter
Position Principal/Author

Alicia Sloan

Company St. Vincent's School
Position Technology Specialist
Location Holladay, UT

Geri Smith

I've presented at UCET for several years on various Google Tools, Flipgrid (RIP), Book Creator, and other ed tech tools. I am a Google Certified Educator, Levels 1 and 2. I am a Nearpod Caoch and a Book Creator Champion. I've been part of PLCs, faculty meetings, and districtwide trainings in the past. I'm part of the AI group in my district that is attending AI summits and working on the guidelines and trainings for AI in our district.This is my 7th year as an instructional technology coach.

Company Murray City School District
Position Elementary Instructional Technology Coach
Location Murray, UT

Adam Sturm

Company Teacher Fellows
Position Educator

Marshall Summer

I have taught in a variety of setting throughout the past 17 years. I began my career teaching in a one-room schoolhouse setting on the Navajo Reservation. I spent four years teaching in the Phoenix and Tucson area where I began focusing my professional development on incorporating technology into the classroom. In Utah, I spent ten years teaching 6th grade Language Arts and continuing my endeavor to use educational technology to engage, and enhance students learning. I stepped out of the classroom to become a Technology Instructional Coach where I continue my pursuit of technology for 8 years... Read more

Company Park City School District
Position Tech Coach
Location Park City, UT

Michelle Tanner

Dr. Michelle Tanner is the Associate Superintendent of the Deaf for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Michelle is passionate about student outcomes and has led valuable projects at USDB such as the USD Portrait of a Graduate, transition program, and schoolwide improvement.Michelle has been a professional in the field of Deaf Education for over 23 years. Most of those years she spent in the classroom as an educator of the deaf and has since occupied the role of principal for the Jean Massieu School of the Deaf for several years and is currently the Superintendent of the Deaf at the Utah... Read more

Company Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Position Associate Superintendent
Location Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind

Deanna Taylor

I am Deanna Taylor, an educator with over 30 years of experience in early childhood and elementary education, holding a Master in Education with endorsements in Educational Technology, Gifted and Talented, and Literacy. As a Digital Learning Specialist, I collaborate with teachers and administrators to implement blended and digital learning strategies and provide professional development at school and district levels. My digital learning certifications include being a Nearpod PioNear, Certified Trainer, Nearpod Coach, Apple Learning Coach, Google Certified Coach, Google Certified Trainer, Google... Read more

Company Jordan School District
Position Digital Learning Specialist

Sue Thotz

Main presenter has presented at ISTE and various ISTE affiliates on topics such as AI Literacy, Digital Citizenship, Wellbeing, and maintaining culture and relationships in classrooms.

Company Common Sense Education
Position Director of Outreach
Location Los Angeles, CA

JoLynn Torgerson

JoLynn has been involved in public education for 18 years, with experience as a classroom teacher, site technology resource, behavior management paraprofessional, Title One paraprofessional, and coach. Her current role is a Technology Integration Specialist with SESC- Southeast Education Service Center.

Company SESC - Southeast Service Center
Position Technology Integration Specialist
Location Southeast Education Service Center

Kayla Towner

Kayla Towner is a technology specialist and product manager of Utah’s Online School Library at Utah Education Network (UEN) and a Teacher Fellow. She has a Master’s Degree in the Arts of Teaching from Westminster College. Kayla is passionate about implementing learning that focuses on student agency and sharing Utah’s Online School Library (UOSL) with educators. Kayla is enthusiastic about developing her filming and podcasting skills, using artificial intelligence tools, discovering the possibilities with robotics, and exploring augmented and virtual realities (such as Minecraft Education...

Company Utah Education Network
Position Product Manager and Senior Technical Specialist

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Kulsum Vakharia

Company EdConnective
Position Director of Instructional Coaching

Denise Villarta

I am passionate about the importance of showing kindness and understanding. I am also passionate about using the latest technologies, and especially AI, both in teaching and in my personal life. I love working out at the gym, traveling, and motorcycle riding.

Company Maple Mountain HS, Nebo School District
Position Chemistry Teacher
Location Spanish Fork, UT

Drew vonLintel

Dr. vonLintel presented on this topic last year and has grown his practice since last year to include a grant with Specialized Bicycles, FitBit and the University of Utah, studying the connection between physical fitness and social-emotional wellbeing.

Company Salt Lake City School District
Position Physical Education Teacher

Alicia Wallentine

Company Provo School District
Position 6th Grade Teacher - Spring Creek Elementary

Laurelee Ward

Presented multiple times at UCET in the past. Support and train multiple schools on AI in the classroom.

Company Alpine School District
Position Innovative Learning Coach
Location District Office

Naomi Watkins

These presenters are passionate advocates for educational equity, bringing extensive experience from diverse school settings. They believe deeply in the power of writing to help students express themselves authentically, and they are excited to share how AI can enhance those opportunities. They champion technology, particularly AI, as a tool to create more inclusive learning experiences for all students. Their work with AI includes researching and experimenting with various tools for classroom applications, with a focus on how AI can personalize learning, enhance accessibility, and promote cultural... Read more

Company Utah State Board of Education
Position Secondary English Language Arts Specialist
Location Salt Lake City

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Whitney Watson

Whitney Watson - 10 years teaching as an elementary school teacher, three years as lead teacher on school level hydroponics team, 6 school wide professional developments on hydroponics, Granite School District Innovative Teacher of the Year UCET 2024. Stephanie Gonzalez - National Board Certified Teacher, MEd, 20 years teaching experience (including SLCSD, Mexico City & Granite SD), 2 years experience teaching hydroponics, researched and applied for the Green-Our Planet Hydroponics Grant

Company Granite School District
Position 5th Grade Teacher

David Waugh

"ManagedMethods offers K-12 IT teams efficient, cost-effective products to detect cyber safety signals and data security risks in district Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 accounts, and in the browser.

Cloud Monitor, Content Web Filter and Classroom Manager

Company ManagedMethods
Position Chief Revenue Officer
Location Boulder, CO

Kristen Weller

I teach a 30 minute Computer Science rotation to every class in the school once a week. I also help develop lesson plans for the K-5 CS Standards, including lessons that are cross-curricular with ELA, Math, and SEEd standards.

Company Ephraim Elementary School
Position Computer Science Specialist

Melissa White

Company Granite School District
Position District Technology Coach

Monica Widdison

Monica has been with Weber School District for 15 years. Her teaching experience includes 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. She became involved with educational technology while working on her Master's degree at Weber State University. Monica is currently part of the Digital Teaching and Learning Department and loves helping teachers learn to integrate technology into their lessons. When she is not working, Monica loves to do jigsaw puzzles, take naps, be the passenger on motorcycle rides, and spending time anywhere her family is.

Company Weber School District
Position Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Elementary Schools
Location Plain City, UT