We’re thrilled to welcome Kristin and Joe Merrill — the creative powerhouse behind The Merrills EDU — to the 2026 Pickerington Schools Innovation Conference!

Kristin and Joe are award-winning elementary educators, authors, and presenters known for helping teachers bring learning to life through creativity, collaboration, and technology integration. They’re passionate about using Canva for Education to empower students as creators, turning everyday lessons into opportunities for design, storytelling, and authentic expression.

As longtime classroom teachers and Seesaw champions, the Merrills understand how to make technology purposeful and engaging. Their sessions blend hands-on ideas, humor, and inspiration — leaving educators with fresh strategies they can use right away.

Get ready to learn from two educators who know how to make classrooms glow with creativity!

Back by popular demand!  We’re thrilled to welcome Eric Curts, the creative mind behind Control Alt Achieve, back to the 2026 Pickerington Schools Innovation Conference!

After more than 30 years in education, Eric may be retired from his role as Technology Integration Specialist at SPARCC — but he’s busier (and more innovative) than ever. As a Google for Education Trainer and Innovator, Eric empowers educators to use Google tools, AI, and assistive technology in ways that make learning more dynamic, inclusive, and fun.

Through his award-winning blog, Control Alt Achieve, and his book, Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects, Eric continues to share practical ideas that spark creativity and curiosity in classrooms around the world.

Get ready for fresh ideas, new tech tricks, and plenty of “aha!” moments with one of Ohio’s favorite edtech experts.