The Speakers

Leticia Citizen, an educator for 20 years, is beginning her 3rd year as an i4Coach. She has a particular interest in technology-enhanced teaching and global connections. As a result, she currently and effectively implements many applications available to teachers, helping augment their students’ learning, modernizing traditional classroom methods.

Jessica Reed is a special education teacher in Georgia, who has been teaching for 11 years. Jessica’s undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky. She has a Masters of Arts in Collaborative Teaching (6-12) from the University of Alabama. She received her ED.S. in Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University. Jessica is a certified Google for Education Trainer and a Google Innovator (#NYC19).

Erica is a middle school and high school history teacher and loves using tech to enhance her student's learning experiences and increase her productivity both in and out of the classroom. In her spare time, you can find her at Duran Duran and Backstreet Boys concerts, or attempting to hang out with them at hotel pools!

Dr. Valerie Sun has been an educator since 2006 and has taught across grade levels from preschool to doctoral level courses. She enjoys integrating EdTech into all of her classrooms to create an effective learning environment. Currently, she trains teachers in dual-immersion and EdTech practices while teaching part-time at the university. She also presents research at national conferences. She is a Google Certified Educator Levels I and II, a Nearpod Certified Educator, an MIE Expert, an Apple Teacher, among other certifications.

Becky is a Google Certified Trainer, Leader of Global GEG, Co-Leader of GEG SoCal, and an Instructional Coach in Newhall School District. Her primary focus is to support teachers in using technology to enhance their lessons while ensuring that teachers don’t lose sight of best practices/pedagogy.

Jennifer is a 1st grade teacher in Desert Sands Unified School District. She has taught TK and 2nd grade in Illinois and 2nd grade and 1st grade in California. She obtained a M.S in Instructional Technology, is a Seesaw Ambassador and Google Certified Educator Trainer. Jennifer loves technology and is always looking for awesome ways to integrate it into the classroom. #K2CanToo!

Scott Petri has taught social studies at the middle and high school level since 2003. He has also served as a coordinator and small school principal in LAUSD. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Masters in Educational Administration from California State University Northridge, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of San Diego. Dr. Petri is a former board member of the California Council for the Social Studies and a past President of the Southern California Social Studies Association.

Sarah Kesty teaches special education at a middle school in Chula Vista, California. She is a passionate advocate for people of all abilities and author of the children’s book Everyone Has Something. She hosts the Executive Function Podcast, where she shares her love of researching and innovating. Sarah specializes in executive functioning, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

Isaiah Olsen is a Google Level 2 Certified Educator who has served as an instructional coach for technology and is currently working as an educator in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. His passion is bringing technology to students so they can help find answers for problems that they are interested in solving. Isaiah enjoys sharing innovative practices that help teachers create lessons that embed opportunities for student voice, choice, and agency.

Katherine Goyette is an EdTech Consultant for Tulare COE. She designs and implements professional learning sessions and conducts in-class coaching. Katherine is a Google Certified Trainer & Innovator, Newsela Certified Educator, Apple Teacher, and Microsoft Innovative Educator. Formerly, Katherine was an administrator, coach, and classroom teacher.

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Stacy is a Middle School History Teacher, Tech Coach, Google Certified Educator & Innovator, Apple Teacher, CUE Lead Learner, Pear Deck Inspearational Educator, and Flipgrid Teacher. She strives to promote student voice and to empower students to be active citizens in their communities and globally.

As an educator for 27 years, Kim is an innovator in and out of the classroom. Kim believes in identifying the learning objective and applying the appropriate technology. Literacy in all content areas, including new media, is the goal. In the classroom, she weaves together pedagogy and technology in meaningful ways.

Joe Marquez is an educator, technology leader and the Director of Academic Innovation for CUE. His innovative spirit, outgoing attitude and outrageous personality has earned him the coveted titles of Certified Google Innovator, Certified Google Trainer, Common Sense Ambassador, Apple Teacher, Flipgrid Student Voice Ambassador and Microsoft Innovative Educator. Joe is also the co-host of the Sons of Technology Podcast.

Lisa Highfill describes herself as a thinker, philosopher, debater, and geek. She was a classroom teacher for over twenty years, and is currently Pleasanton Unified School District’s Technology Integration Coach. Lisa is the co-creator and co-author of The HyperDoc Handbook and Teachers Give Teachers.

Omar Shepherd is a Curriculum Specialist in STEM and Career Education with the Orange County Department of Education. His work focuses on supporting districts, schools and teachers as they implement Computer Science and Robotics Programming. Additionally, he serves as a Supplemental Support Provider to a caseload of 60 students, ages 16 to 21, supporting their transition into life after high school.