Keynote and Speaking Engagements

I enjoy spreading joy, excitement, and enthusiasm for science, education, and innovation in the world of education.
I have spoken at numerous conferences and presented for teachers and students on topics ranging from field expeditions, following your passions, STEM education and opportunities for educators and students, effective and innovative teaching strategies, and professional development workshops. I am available for speaking and keynote engagements below, or even a custom topic for your specific event.

• For educators
  • Disrupting Science
  • Harness Your Superpower To Positively Influence the Future
  • Educators in the Field 
  • Field Science in the classroom and on your campus
• For students
  • Yes, you can make a difference 
  • Finding your passion

  I can also work with you to customize or build a topic of your choosing as a keynote, panelist, or facilitator.

• Bringing Field Science to your school or classroom
• Variety is the Spice of your Classroom
• STEM/STEAM: It does not have to be scary
• Photography and Videography int he classroom
• Nature Journaling
• Explorer Mindset
• Disrupting Science

Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST)

National Assication of Environmental Education (NAEE)

Teach Better Conference

GEO-TechCopenhaver Institute

MADPD (Make a Difference Professional Development)

SoapBoxScience 

2020

• The Importance of field and expedition science for students and educators
• Limited Resources and Remote Learning
• Place Based Education
• Disrupting Science
• Explorer Mindset
• National Geographic Geo-Inquiry Process
• Conservation, Field Science, and Education During a Pandemic

2019

• GIS and 360 imagery in the Peruvian Amazon
• National Geographic Teacher Certification Phase 1
• Bringing Field Science into the Classroom and Classrooms to the field
• Using photography and storytelling in the classroom
• National Geographic Geo-Inquiry Process
• Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Panel: Bringing the World to Your Classroom

2018

• Lessons from the Amazon: tales from the field
• National Geographic Teacher Certification Phase 1
• World Geography and Global Strategy Share Twitter Chat moderation
• National Geographic Women of Impact Facebook Live event

2017

• STEM, STEAM, Engineering, and Design Thinking? No Problem
• National Geographic Teacher Certification Phase 1

2016

• 3D Printing and Design in the Elementary Classroom
• Engaged Learning in PreK-12 classrooms
• Global Experiential Curricula and Field Work in the Elementary Classroom

2015

• Variety is the Spice of Your Classroom: breathing new life into your science instruction
• Cooperative Learning Best Practices PreK-12

2014

• Schnekser-ize Your Classroom

2010

• Using Promethean Interactive Whiteboards in Your Classroom: Focus on rapid response controls
• Getting Started with Interactive Whiteboards