Dr. Tom Tufaro

Tufaro Educational Consulting, LLC

Dr. Thomas Tufaro is a 20-year veteran educator, educational leader and consultant. His career began as a classroom teacher, then to department supervisor, to central office administrator, to the founder and CEO of Tufaro Educational Consulting, LLC and adjunct professor. He specializes in interdisciplinary learning, creative use of technology to complement the curriculum, and using innovative methods to inspire teachers and students alike. Follow Dr. Tufaro on Twitter @DrTufaro or at Tufaro Consulting

Patricia Smeyers

Secaucus School District

Patricia Smeyers is the 2019 NJ State Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2018/19 Hudson County Teacher of the Year, and Certified Google for Education Trainer with a Master of Educational Technology from Boise State University. Patricia is a member National Network of State Teachers of the Year, NJ County Teachers of the Year, and NJ STEM Pathways Network Chair. She has coached hundreds of teachers, administrators, and professors through workshops such as as the NJEA Convention, and TechSpo'19. Follow Patricia on Twitter @patriciasmeyers or her website at EverythingEdtech.