Manager, Instructional Strategy for Experience, Discovery Education
Libby Galster is the Manager of Instructional Strategy at Discovery Education. Leveraging her extensive expertise in teaching across grades K-5, she leads the K-5 strategy for the Experience product. Libby joined Discovery Education full-time in 2023 as part of the Curriculum, Instruction... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT Mundelein 407
This interactive session explores technology tools that support comprehension through integrated reading and writing instruction. Attendees will engage with Magic School AI, Canva, and Discovery Education to enhance text analysis, summarizing, and interpretation. Participants will create and leave with practical, ready-to-use tools to differentiate instruction and streamline lesson planning.
I am a Florida-born educator with over 17 years of experience in elementary education. I excel in Intensive Acceleration reading instruction, working closely with students performing below grade level to build foundational skills and boost confidence. As a lifelong learner, I embrace... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 11:10am - 11:55am CDT Mundelein 407
Ready to take Discovery Education's SOS (Spotlight on Strategies) to the next level? In this fast-paced, idea-packed session, we'll explore a dozen of my favorite SOS strategies and show how they can be app smashed with popular edtech tools to create interactive, student-centered learning experiences. From Seesaw to Canva, Figjam to Padlet, see how pairing proven strategies with powerful tools leads to deeper engagement and more dynamic classrooms. You’ll leave with ready-to-use examples and plenty of inspiration to try your own SOS App Smash!
STEAM & Technology Director, Valley Preparatory School
Carrie Willis is the Technology & STEAM Director at Valley Preparatory School, a private school in Redlands, CA, educating students in grades preschool through eight. During her 24 years of teaching, she has developed a love for educational technology and project-based learning... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT Mundelein 407
Join us to share insights and feedback on the Experience product. Help us understand the resources you need to support your students, ensuring our offerings meet the evolving needs of secondary teachers and learners. Let's enhance educational experiences together.
Katie leads the instructional strategy and design of educational resources for middle school teachers and students within Discovery Education's Experience product. Previously, she served as a Professional Development Facilitator for Discovery Education, coaching and training K-12... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:10pm - 2:55pm CDT Mundelein 407
