Creativity can be wonderfully weird. Embrace the quirky side of creativity to experience how outside the norm piques interest, fuels innovation, and boosts engagement. Transform the unexpected into fresh inspiration for the classroom.
Nicole Reppert is a Gifted Teacher in Ephrata Area SD. With 17 years in education, 12 in the role of gifted, she holds her Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education, Technology & Innovation, and STEM. She also holds certificates and endorsements in Gifted, ESL, Online Teaching, STEM, and SEBW. In addition to her educational and professional duties, she has presented to passionate educators at the PAGE Conference (2022-2024 & 2018), Creativity Conference (2023-2025), and ELANCO Summit (2020).
Denise Williams
Denise Williams is a K-6 teacher of the gifted and an instructional coach for the Northern Lebanon School District. She has been teaching for 32 years. During that time, Denise taught at the elementary school, middle school, high school, and college levels. In addition, she taught in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Denise holds a master's degree in education and teaching credentials in Elementary K-6, Middle Level English 6-9, Gifted PK-12, and Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness PK-12. Since 2001, Denise has presented at numerous educational conferences across Pennsylvania and Virginia. She has also been the recipient of several educational awards such as Hayfield Middle School Teacher of the Year, Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalist, Lebanon County Education Honor Society, and Lebanon Valley College Adjunct Professor of the Year.