Opening Session
9:00- Link
President, MNOLA
Gigi has been an advisor at EdVIsions Off Campus, since it started. EOC enters its 20th year as online charter school serving student in grades 7-12. Gigi has presented about Project Based Learning, Student Voice and Engagement as well as Teacher Powered Schools at several points over the past 20 years.
Opening Session
9:00- Link
Online and Digital Learning Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education
Jeff has been educating with innovative digital instructional modalities since 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Arts degree in teaching from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He taught in Minnesota, Berlin, Beijing, and Singapore before joining the Minnesota Department of Education in 2016. Jeff enjoys fishing, camping, foraging and other outdoor pursuits.
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Director of Alternative Pathways and Owatonna Online, Owatonna Public Schools
Dr. Martina Wagner is the Director of Alternative Pathways and Owatonna Online (Grades 4–12), and a former Superintendent and Director of Teaching and Learning. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in programming for English Language Learners, including SIOP, co-teaching, special education identification for ELs, and data-driven instruction using WIDA. Her work extends nationally and internationally, supporting system wide educational improvement. A proud mom, runner, and world traveler, Dr. Wagner is passionate about empowering educators to deliver the high-quality education every student deserves.