2016 Conference

Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children

Allison Brown, Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Georgia,

Room 2903

8:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Engineering: The E in STEM

Wanda Muhammed, Kodo Kids

Room 2908

8:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Environmental Experiences in the Early Years with Project Learning Tree

Randy Taylor, Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Room 2904A

8:15 AM - 10:15 AM

No Fear Math

Rojalyn Phillips, Savannah Technical College

Room 2901

8:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Ounce of Prevention: Pyramid Practices for Preventing Challenging Behaviors, Brandy Locchetta

Brandy Locchetta, Department of Early Care and Learning

Room 1909

8:15 AM - 10:15 AM

STEM Using Normal Household Trash to Treasure

Linda Taylor, Savannah Tech

Room 2911

8:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Understanding Children’s Behavior: Supporting the Individual Needs of Infants and Toddlers

Sharon Aston, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Room 2904B

8:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Guidance & Discipline with Infant and Toddler

Angela Walker, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Cassa Andrews, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Room 2901

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Intentional Hiring Practices: Children Deserve More Than Just a Warm Body

Allison Price, Diverse Solutions

Room 2903

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Introducing Technology in the Classroom with Things You Already Have

Jeff Banks, Kidovations Educational Experience

Room 2908

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Math and Science with Infants and Toddlers

Sharon Aston, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Room 2904B

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Science Made Easy

Vicki Watts, Bright From the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning

Room 2905

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

STEM - Environmental Education and Project Learning Tree

Randy Taylor, Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Room 2904A

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

STEM Using Normal Household Trash to Treasure

Linda Taylor, Savannah Tech

Room 2908

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Design a #STEMaker Experience for Young Learners

Ericka D. Tate Ph.D.,CEO, STEM Education Researcher

Room 2903

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Recycle Your Way to STEAM

Terry Elliot, Lakeshore Learning Materials

Room 2908

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

STEM in the Preschool Classroom

Carol Fordham, Brooklet United Methodist Preschool
Jennifer Starling, Brooklet United Methodist Preschool

Room 2901

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Technology Matters: The Meaningful Integration of Technology in Preschool Classrooms

Tinnie G. Simmons, Georgia Southern University
Jessica DeLaigle, Georgia Southern University
Dina Walker-Devose PhD, Georgia Southern University
Lauren Eades, Georgia Southern University
Tina Johnson, Georgia Southern University

Room 1909

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

The Three P’s of Professionalism: Passion, Preparation, and Presentation

Kristin Goetz, Savannah Technical College

Room 2904B

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Using Technology to Connect Home Culture to Classroom Community

Phillip Baumgarner, University of Georgia

Room 2911

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

High Quality Inclusion Using the Inclusive Classroom Profile

Brandy Locchetta, Department of Early Care and Learning

Room 2904A

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

I Can Do This!

Rhonda F. Gedward EED., LLC

Room 2911

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Parent and Family Engagement: Beyond Donuts for Dad & Muffins for Moms

Allison Price, Diverse Solutions

Room 2905

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Path 2 Math 4 Girls

Paulette Harris, Georgia Regents

Room 2903

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

STEM: How to Bring it Into Your Preschool Class

Marilyn Bordelon, Mother Goose

Room 1909

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Understanding the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experience

Kathy M. Anderson, North Dakota American Academy of Pediatrics

Room 2909

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM