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WELCOME
AGENDA8:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome
9:20 a.m. Speakers
12:30 p.m. Closure
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SPONSORS
RUSHTON HURLEY
THE LYRICS OF SUCCESS
a Japanese language teacher, principal of an online school, and a successful social benefit entrepreneur. He is the executive director of NextVista.org, the Global Project Lead at the Krause Center for Innovation, and the current president of the Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley. Rushton keynotes at conferences around the world on affordable and innovative technology, the power of digital media, and the perspectives and experiences of professionals in an ever-changing world.
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ANJINI KARTHIKTHE BIG QUESTIONA sixteen-year-old student at Saint Francis High School who is passionate about learning. Her constant curiosity and wonder have motivated her to pursue independent scientific research, which led to be inducted into the Sigma Xi Research Society by invitation. At fourteen, she founded Inspire101, a service initiative through which she mentors middle-schoolers with their science projects; she hopes to instill a love of learning early on and bring to local students “that adrenaline rush” that accompanies new, enriching experiences.
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PETER DOOLITTLEHow your “working memory” makes sense of the world
LISA HIGHFILLBEFORE THE AHA MOMENT - A LOOK AT
LEARNING
A K-12 Instructional Technology Coach for the Pleasanton Unified School District, has a passion for innovative learning strategies and actively works to share and collaborate with teachers, parents, and community members in order to improve the quality of education. She has presented at numerous conferences across the country, sharing ideas to improve the way kids experience learning. Lisa is a Google Certified Teacher and a part of the inaugural group of YouTube Star Teachers.
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KENNY CAMPOSTRANSFORMATION STARTS WITH YOU
A fat kid turned fitness coach. His motivational group workouts have generated a faithful following of clients and supporters at organizations across the Bay Area, including Google, Stanford, and Kaiser Permanente.
Kenny's highest purpose is to make a powerful positive difference in the world by sharing health, hope, and happiness with every person he has the privilege of serving.
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SUGANTH KANNAN CELEBRATING MY EDUCATORS
The President and CEO of MathforUS LLC, a company offering services in biotechnology, mathematical modeling, forecasting methods, and business consulting. He has organized a symposium at the Florida Entomological Society and has presented papers and chaired international conferences. His goal is to improve the quality of discoveries by scientists and mathematicians by providing solutions to their problems and bottlenecks. This will permit them to focus on their research and their creativity. All this at the age of 15.
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ALYSSA GALLAGHERDRIVE THE TRAIN OR DESIGN THE TRACKS?
A public school district administrator in the Los Altos School District, currently working as the Director of Strategic Initiatives & Community Partnerships. Under Alyssa’s guidance, LASD has become a nationally recognized leader in educational innovation with her work featured in Forbes, Wired, The Economist magazines and on CNN and the CBS News program 60 Minutes. In her role, Alyssa is working on “horizon three” initiatives that impact the future of learning for all students.
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JOSH SHIPPEVERY KID IS ONE
CARING ADULT AWAY FROM BEING A SUCCESS
STORY
A former foster kid and troublemaker turned teen advocate. His documentary TV series TEEN TROUBLE (A&E / Lifetime) profiled his work with teens and families in crisis. His practical insights on teen behavior have appeared on OPRAH, 20/20, Good Morning America, and in The New York Times.
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SPONSORS
ORGANIZERSDenise Elliott Administrative Assistant - STEAM Santa Clara County Office of Education [email protected]
SPECIAL THANK YOU!
Karen Larson Academic Technology Specialist Santa Clara County Office of Education [email protected]
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