The Speakers 

Getting to Know AI

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Director of Technology, Orono Public Schools

Sean Beaverson is the Technology Director at Orono Public Schools, where he leads strategic planning, infrastructure management, and the integration of emerging technologies, including AI. With a background as an educator and school leader, he brings a balanced, human-centered approach to technology in education. Sean is especially focused on privacy, sustainability, and empowering both students and staff through thoughtful innovation. 

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Effective Online Literacy Interventions

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Principal, Eden Prairie Online K-12

Nicholas is the Principal of Eden Prairie Online, a K-12 virtual school serving 700+ students across the state of Minnesota.  He also is an adjunct professor of education for the University of Missouri-Columbia and Concordia University. 

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: Effective Online Literacy Interventions

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Academic Interventionist, Eden Prairie Online K-12

Linda has a passion for education.  She has given 43 years to education, serving in numerous roles. With a BA in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and a MS in Education from Western Illinois University, her career began as a math teacher and later as a Curriculum Facilitator in Davenport IA. Her next role was 13 years as a School Improvement Consultant for the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency in Bettendorf Iowa .  In this role she was a valuable resource for 21 school districts helping them implement PLCs/MTSS structures, Common Core standards and coaching strategies. After moving to Minnesota in 2018, Linda served as the Curriculum Director at HCPA before taking a position as Academic Interventionist for Eden Prairie Schools. She has also presented at regional, state, and national conferences for NCTM, NCSM and ASCD.

Navigating Existing Policies That Apply to AI in K-12 Education: Ensuring Compliance and Enhancing Safety

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Executive Director of Technology, Osseo Area Schools

Anthony is an innovative educator pushing the boundaries for how technology can redefine education. He has been in public education for over 15 years as a teacher, instructional coach, building administrator, district administrator, and public speaker. Anthony is currently serving as the Executive Director of Technology for Osseo Area Schools, and is a highly respected ed tech expert on strategic technology leadership, digital security, and classroom ed tech. Mr. Padrnos has been interviewed regarding data analytics by EdTech Magazine, has given popular cyber security talks at the Minnesota Association of School Administrators and Minnesota School Public Relations Association Conferences, and has made presentations on ed tech topics with the Learning Council to rave reviews. He is also a recipient of the MASA (Minnesota Associate of School Administrators) Central Office Leadership Award for his dedication in education and inducted into CoSN’s (Consortium of School Networking) volunteer hall of fame for contributions in supporting strategic technology work in K-12.

Balanced Language Assessment for Multilingual Learners

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Administrative Intern, Owatonna Online

Dean is an administrative intern at Owatonna Online. He has worked extensively with multilingual learners in K-12 and adult education settings. Dean has developed, supported, and coordinated language instruction education programs for urban and rural school districts, charter schools, and self-contained programs for special education. He has consulted for public and private schools in the United States as well as Europe, Asia, and Africa. 

Creating a flexible credit recovery system at SPPS

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Assistance Director Secondary Alternative Education, SPPS

Amy is the assistant director of secondary alternative education for Saint Paul Public Schools. She works with a team of educators to offer credit recovery options during the school year and in the summer for rising scholars.  

Live School! A virtual PBIS option

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Dean of Students,  BlueSky Online School

Beth has been a dedicated educator in virtual learning environments since 2012. Prior to transitioning fully online, she gained valuable experience in Alternative Learning Center (ALC) settings. Throughout her career, Beth has taken on diverse roles including online instructor, academic advisor, truancy specialist, and, most recently, Dean of Students at BlueSky School Online. In her current leadership position, Beth focuses primarily on Minnesota’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MnMTSS) and enhancing student engagement strategies. Her comprehensive background and commitment to student success enable her to drive academic achievement and foster inclusive virtual learning communities.