Keynote Speaker
Dr. Richard Olsen
Innovative, Committed, and
Inspired:
175 Years of Public Education in NC
Professional Learning Day
Dr. Rick Olsen is the Chair of the Department of Communication
Studies at UNCW. He has a long personal history with the discipline
of communication studies having participated in high school oratory
competitions with FFA and competed in intercollegiate public
speaking. He is an award-winning faculty member and also works
with the USMC as part of their train the trainer programs to help new
and experienced USMC trainers become better teachers. When not at
work, Rick enjoys basketball and making music with his band, The
Schoolboys.
March 20, 2015
8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Education Building 162
Sponsored by:
UNCW Watson College of Education
Professional Development System Office
A GENDA
8:00–8:30AM
Registration and Breakfast
8:30–8:45
Welcome and Overview of the Day
Ms. Somer Lewis, Professional Development System Director
Dr. Ann Potts, Associate Dean for Teacher Education and Outreach,
Watson College of Education
8:45–9:30
Keynote Address: #Not Just Social Media: Communication
Concepts & Skills K-12 Educators Should Consider LOL!
Dr. Rick Olsen, UNCW Professor and Department Chair of
Communications Studies
9:50–10:50
CONCURRENT SESSIONS - A
EB 162
Coaching: Tools, Techniques, and Conversations
Mr. Brian Brinkley
EB 126
Session A2:
Out on a Limb: Building Multicultural Competence Using a
Cultural Wealth Model
Dr. Candace Thompson
EB 229
Making Music with Fruits and Veggies? Integrating Science,
Music, and Art
Dr. Christine Liao
EB 306
Teaching Yoga in the Classroom
Mr. Jordan Weber
EB 127
Interactive Math Buckets for Primary Grades
Ms. Jennifer Booher
EB 266
Session A4:
Session A5:
11:00AM -12:00PM
CONCURRENT SESSIONS - B
Session B4:
All I Need to Know I Learned in Pre-K
Ms. Dixie Smith
EB 351
Session B5:
Thinking Straight About Literacy
Dr. Brad Walker
EB 126
Session B6:
Visit "Little House on the Prairie" through Music
Dr. Dan Johnson
EB 229
12:00-1:00
LUNCH
EB 162
1:00–1:50
Environmental “Treasures and Issues” in Southeastern North
Carolina: Use in Teaching and Application to Standards
Mr. Roger Shew
EB 162
2:00–3:00
CONCURRENT SESSIONS - C
EB 162
Session A1:
Session A3:
11:00AM -12:00PM
Session C1:
Increasing Differentiation Using Digital Storytelling
Dr. Eleni Pappamihiel
EB 229
Session C2:
Sea Turtle Exploration
Ms. Megan Ennes
EB 306
Session C3:
Breathing and Stress Management Techniques for Teachers
Dr. Denise Ousley-Exum and Ms. Deb Bowen
EB 387
Session C4:
Make and Take Tailored Tech
Dr. Jeff Ertzberger and Ms. Salena Rabidoux
EB 335
Session C5:
Helping Students Tell Their Stories: From Brainstorming to
Performing
Dr. Julie Ann Scott
EB 331
Session C6:
Interactive Math Buckets for Primary Grades
Ms. Jennifer Booher
EB 266
Evaluations
EB 162
CONCURRENT SESSIONS - B
Session B1:
Make and Take Tailored Tech
Dr. Jeff Ertzberger and Ms. Salena Rabidoux
EB 335
Session B2:
Coaching for New Partnership Teachers!
Ms. Somer Lewis
EB 266
Session B3:
What is a Family STEM Night?
Mr. Chris Gordon
EB 306
3:00