2025 NevadaPhD: Full Schedule

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7:45am CDT

Codings for Cubs: Arduino Basics for Nevada Teachers

Tuesday August 19, 2025 7:45am - 9:15am CDT

Teachers will dive into Arduino by building simple circuits, writing code, and exploring ways to bring hands-on technology into the classroom through fun and engaging activities. This session works well for STEM lessons, makerspaces, and project-based learning. No coding experience required. Let’s get coding, Cubs!

Speakers

Cassie Rutherford

Iowa State University

Joshua Peschel

Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Research and Extension, Iowa State University

Dr. Joshua Peschel is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Research and Extension in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. Dr. Peschel conducts research in the area of cyber-agricultural systems where he and his students create... Read More →

Tuesday August 19, 2025 7:45am - 9:15am CDT

Computer Science, Tools

Company Beginner
Audience Middle School, High School, District, Elementary

7:45am CDT

Canva-licious Classrooms: Design Like a Boss

Tuesday August 19, 2025 7:45am - 9:15am CDT

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to:

Navigate Canva like a pro (or at least fake it convincingly).
Whip up gorgeous classroom materials without crying into your coffee.
Save time with templates that actually look good.
Impress your students, coworkers, and maybe even your admin (we said maybe).

Speakers

Carrie Hillman

Technology Integrationist, Nevada Community Schools

Carrie is an educator who has always had a passion for using and integrating technology in meaningful and powerful ways. Carrie is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Nevada Community School District. She assists teachers and students with infusing technology into the curriculum while inspiring them to think and learn in new ways. Carrie also is an assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University, in which she works with pre-service teachers on designing effective courses... Read More →

Tuesday August 19, 2025 7:45am - 9:15am CDT

Instructional Design, Tools

Audience Elementary, Middle School, High School, District

7:45am CDT

Less is More: Minimalistic Living and Teaching

Tuesday August 19, 2025 7:45am - 9:15am CDT

Reorganize, reset, and be refueled by cleaning up the daily grinds and focus on what you already have. This session focuses on your craft of teaching and general well-being through 5 lenses: simplicity, living with less, intentionality, multifunctionality, and clarity & purpose.

Speakers

Hailee Bentley

MS Instructional Guide, Nevada Middle School

Hailee is an educator and Instructional Guide for the Nevada Community School District. She has taught all grade levels 5-12 (literacy-focused) and currently serves as an IG implementing job-embedded professional learning for her colleagues. She assists teachers in using strong instructional strategies and improving their craft by implementing new and upcoming resources... Read More →

Tuesday August 19, 2025 7:45am - 9:15am CDT

Instructional Design, Organization

Audience Elementary, Middle School, High School
Subject Beginner

7:45am CDT

Starting Your Classroom Off On the Right Foot

Tuesday August 19, 2025 7:45am - 9:15am CDT

This session is geared towards Elementary teachers wanting to start the year off with a positive classroom community with effective behavior management strategies. This session will include evidence-based interventions centered around The Classroom Check-Up model. You will walk away with strategies that you can implement in your classroom and start the year off on the right foot.

Speakers

Erin Murphy

Elementary School Counselor, Nevada Community School District

Megan McCormick

Tuesday August 19, 2025 7:45am - 9:15am CDT

Instructional Strategies

Audience Elementary
Subject Beginner

9:30am CDT

UDL: Teaching Smarter, Not Harder

Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Let’s be real—Nevada has supported lots of incredible learning for teachers. This session will dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how it can actually make your job easier while helping all students thrive. We'll focus on connecting past PD with the accessible skills and focuses found in UDL.

Speakers

Katie Borton

HS Science

Mallory Kane

HS Math

Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Instructional Design, UDL

Company Beginner
Audience District, Elementary, High School, Middle School

9:30am CDT

Building Thinking Classrooms (Elementary Focus)

Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Overview of Peter Lilijedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms and thinking tasks for elementary students. I trialed this in my classroom this year, and saw great success with problem-solving skills at the elementary level.

Speakers

Kedra Hamilton

Instructional Guide, Nevada Community Schools

I have taught all grades K -4 since 2002 at Central Elementary School in Nevada, Iowa. My mission is to empower and excite those around me to confidently use their voice, take risks in order to grow, and make positive choices. I strive to nurture and inspire health, kindness, and... Read More →

Brandy Eilbeck

Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Instructional Strategies

Company Beginner
Audience Elementary

9:30am CDT

Early Childhood

Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

For all teachers who teach PS, EK, and K to have time to review various skills and procedures such as Visual Phonics, social contract for littles, guided/shared reading, etc. A focused review before the start of the new year to get our littles the best foundation for learning!

Speakers

Amanda Fitch

Holly Jergens

Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Instructional Strategies

Company Beginner
Audience Elementary

9:30am CDT

Teach Happier This School Year

Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

This session will focus around the "Teach Happier This School Year" book and podcast by Suzanne Dailey. We will reflect on what happiness means, what helped us as educators be happy last school year, and gain some tools for the upcoming year.

Speakers

Kris Arganbright

MS Reading/ELA Teacher

Tuesday August 19, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Instructional Strategies

Company Beginner
Audience District, Elementary, High School, Middle School

10:30am CDT

Elementary Computer Science

Tuesday August 19, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Sharing some things I have learned through my first year teaching computer science and how I could have utilized it my regular classroom. Come join and see the tools the students are using and then get some time to try it for yourself.

Speakers

Corey Barloon

Elementary Computer Science Teacher

Tuesday August 19, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Computer Science

Company Beginner
Audience Elementary

10:30am CDT

The Numeracy Project

Tuesday August 19, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Discover how to implement The Numeracy Project in your math classroom! Explore assessments and diagnostic tools, analyze student thinking, and apply data-driven strategies to target learning needs and boost numeracy growth in your students.

Speakers

Allison Ingham

Middle School Teacher, Nevada Middle School

Kaylee Hager

Tuesday August 19, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Instructional Strategies

Company Beginner
Audience Elementary, Middle School, New Teachers

10:30am CDT

You Have to Engage Them Before They Can Learn

Tuesday August 19, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT

If you struggle with engaging all students, this session is for you. In this session, learn strategies that lead to authentic engagement or deep, meaningful involvement. We will balance learning with time to plan for implementation. You want your students to learn so gain more ways to help them find their place at the table.

Speakers