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8:00am PDT

Welcome Message: Teacher of the Year Heather Merodio

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:20am PDT

Gymnasium

Presenters

Heather Merodio

Teacher, Early College High School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:00am - 8:20am PDT
Gymnasium

Main Session

8:30am PDT

Google Suite Advanced and Creative Workspace

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Library

Session Slides

Explore advanced Google tools to streamline your classroom and automate tasks. Learn how to build self-grading Google Forms, organize data in Sheets with charts and conditional formatting, and use Google Sites to design digital portfolios or class websites. Come with your creative ideas and share with other colleagues who are well versed in Google tools.

Presenters

Andy Meyers

MTSS Coordinator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Andy Meyers is a Coordinator of Educational Services in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District where he supports teachers and administrators with MTSS implementation strategies, Social-Emotional Learning initiatives and Healing-Centered Engagement certification and training... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Library

Breakout Session

8:30am PDT

Google Suite Basic for Elementary Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Room 30

Session Slides

This hands-on session is perfect for those newer to Google tools. Learn how to navigate Google Workspace, including GMail basics, Google Drive organization, and how to create and share Docs, Slides, and Calendar events. Build confidence using the tools you'll rely on daily in your classroom.

Presenters

Kristy Love

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Supporting our new teachers to be the best educator they can be for our students… that’s what I’m passionate about!

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Room 30

Breakout Session

8:30am PDT

Google Suite Basic for Secondary Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Room 31

Session Slides

Presenters

Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Christina Geyer is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and school leader with over a decade of service in diverse California school districts. She currently serves as a Consulting Teacher for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, where she mentors and coaches early-career educators... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Room 31

Breakout Session

8:30am PDT

Google Suite Intermediate for Elementary Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Room 32

Session Slides

Level up your Google Workspace skills with strategies to increase your efficiency and organization. Learn how to create filters in GMail, use Docs add-ons, build interactive Slides with video and animation, and take full advantage of Google Calendar's features like appointment slots.

Presenters

Thomas Warsaw

3rd Grade Teacher, Anna Kyle Elementary

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Room 32

Breakout Session

8:30am PDT

Google Suite Intermediate for Secondary Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Room 37

Session Slides

Presenters

Mike Sagan

Teacher, Rodriguez High School

I love computers, and I love graphic design. I'm passionate about many things (Halloween included), but I'm also passionate about Video Games and I'm hoping to start a Video Game Production class at my high school

Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Room 37

Breakout Session

10:10am PDT

Grades 1 & 2 Classroom Tech Essentials

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 10

Session Slides

Explore age-appropriate tech tools to enhance engagement in early elementary classrooms. Learn how to integrate SeeSaw, Inner Explorer, Go Noodle, and digital read-alouds, plus how to use Clever for easy access to curriculum and digital centers.

Presenters

Alanna Kazimer

Teacher, Nelda Mundy

My name is Alanna Kazimer, or Mrs. Kaz, as my 2nd graders call me! I am a proud product of FSUSD and graduate of UC Davis. I currently hold my Masters in Education, with an emphasis on English Learner Development, and pride myself of ensuring equitable access in the classroom. I love... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 10

Breakout Session

Grade Level Grades 1 & 2

10:10am PDT

Grades 3-5 Classroom Tech Essentials for EXPERIENCED Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 11

Session Slides

If you’re already comfortable with the basics, this session takes your classroom tech to the next level. Explore advanced features in Google Classroom, try out gamified learning tools like Blooket and Quizizz, and learn how to implement EduProtocols to maximize student engagement, creativity, and formative assessment.

Presenters

Meghan Johann

Teacher, Nelda Mundy

Meghan Is in her 21st year as an educator in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and her experience spans 5 different grade levels. As a Google Certified Educator, she believes in the importance of incorporating good pedagogy in the classroom while using technology tools to encourage... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 11

Breakout Session

Grade Level Grades 3-5

10:10am PDT

Grades 3-5 Classroom Tech Essentials for NEW Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 12

Session Slides

This session is designed for educators who are newer to classroom technology. You'll learn how to set up and manage a Google Classroom, use Clever for student access to apps, and integrate engaging platforms like Class Dojo and Inner Explorer.

Presenters

Thomas Warsaw

3rd Grade Teacher, Anna Kyle Elementary

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 12

Breakout Session

Grade Level Grades 3-5

10:10am PDT

Grades 6-12 Classroom Tech Essentials for EXPERIENCED Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 31

Session Slides

Designed for teachers who already possess a strong foundation in classroom technology, this session presents exciting opportunities to enhance student engagement and foster inquiry-based learning. Discover the power of advanced tools like HyperDocs, Adobe Express, Genially, and AI technology such as ChatGPT, MagicSchool, Snorkl, among others, to facilitate collaboration and encourage critical thinking within your chosen subject area. Get ready to unlock a world of endless possibilities and ignite a passion for learning in your students!

Presenters

Michelle Hays

History and Art Teacher, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy

I’m an educator with a passion for making learning more accessible and engaging for all students. With a Master of Education in Innovative Learning, I’ve focused on how emerging technologies—especially AI—can support teachers in transforming lessons to better meet student... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 31

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, High School

10:10am PDT

Grades 6-12 Classroom Tech Essentials for NEW Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 30

Session Slides

This session provides an essential introduction to the digital tools you’ll need to run a smooth secondary classroom. Learn how to launch Google Classroom, manage digital resources through Clever, and explore beginner-friendly tools to support instruction and communication with students and families.

Presenters

Lucero Angel

Teacher, Crystal Middle School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 30

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, High School

10:10am PDT

Intro to Pre-K in FSUSD

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 14

Session Slides

Learn the basics of the ECE program in Fairfield-Suisun and prepare for your year with our precious Pre-K students!

Presenters

Maisha Burke

Teacher, Mary Bird ECE Center

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 14

Breakout Session

Grade Level Pre-K

10:10am PDT

Intro to Pre-K in FSUSD (Special Education)

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 16

Session Slides

Learn the basics of the ECE Special Education program in Fairfield-Suisun and prepare for your year with our precious Pre-K students!

Presenters

Megan Stack

Teacher, Mary Bird

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 16

Breakout Session

Grade Level Pre-K

10:10am PDT

Special Education Basics

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Library

Session Slides

Presenters

Christina Duldulao

Coordinator of Ed Services, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Library

Breakout Session

Grade Level Elementary Special Education, High School Special Education, Middle School Special Education

10:10am PDT

Tech Tools for Elementary Release Teachers

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 32

Session Slides

This session is designed specifically for elementary release teachers and offers practical strategies for integrating technology into your daily routines. You'll explore tools such as Clever for easy student access, Inner Explorer and Go Noodle for mindfulness and movement, and other teacher-recommended apps that support engagement across subject areas. We'll also walk through how to create class newsletters and use ParentSquare and other tools to build strong communication with families from the very start.

Presenters

Cameron Cash

Physical Education Teacher, Dover Elementary School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 32

Breakout Session

Grade Level Elementary Release

10:10am PDT

TK & Kinder Classroom Tech Essentials

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Room 9

Session Slides

Presenters

Carissa David

Teacher, Suisun Elementary School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
Room 9

Breakout Session

Grade Level TK, Kindergarten

11:10am PDT

Lunch (Bring or Buy Your Own)

Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm PDT

Gymnasium

Tuesday August 5, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm PDT
Gymnasium

Lunch

12:00pm PDT

Elementary Art & Music: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 31

Session Slides

Review standards, grading practices, sample units, and creative approaches for art and music instruction in elementary settings.

Presenters

Cyndi Chancellor

Music Teacher, Laurel Creek Elementary School

I am currently an elementary music and band teacher at Laurel Creek Elementary School. I graduated from the University of the Pacific and earned a Master's Degree from CSU, Stanislaus. I started teaching in 1988 in Stanislaus County, and then transferred to F-SUSD in 2000. I have... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 31

Breakout Session

Grade Level Elementary Release

12:00pm PDT

Elementary PE: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 37

Session Slides

Review standards, grading practices, sample units, and creative approaches for physical education.

Presenters

Cameron Cash

Physical Education Teacher, Dover Elementary School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 37

Breakout Session

Grade Level Elementary Release

12:00pm PDT

Functional Academics: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Library

Session Slides

This session focuses on specialized curriculum and strategies for educators teaching Functional Academics (FA) courses. Topics include standards alignment, assessment, and supports for diverse learners.

Presenters

Christina Duldulao

Coordinator of Ed Services, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Library

Breakout Session

Grade Level Elementary Special Education, High School Special Education, Middle School Special Education

12:00pm PDT

Grades 1 & 2: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 11

Session Slides

Discover your grade-level curriculum resources, including standards, assessments, Clever-linked digital programs, and designated/integrated ELD. Sessions for K–2 also include foundational reading programs like UFLI and SIPPS.

Presenters

Laura Obando

2nd Grade Teacher, Cordelia Hills Elementary

Second grade teacher

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 11

Breakout Session

Grade Level Grades 1 & 2

12:00pm PDT

Grades 3-5: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 12

Session Slides

Discover your grade-level curriculum resources, including standards, assessments, Clever-linked digital programs, and designated/integrated ELD.

Presenters

Thomas Warsaw

3rd Grade Teacher, Anna Kyle Elementary

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 12

Breakout Session

Grade Level Grades 3-5

12:00pm PDT

High School ELA: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 5

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Missy Kalamaras

Teacher, Fairfield High School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 5

Breakout Session

Grade Level High School, High School Special Education

12:00pm PDT

High School Science: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 6

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Tamara Ward

Teacher, Rodriguez High School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6

Breakout Session

Grade Level High School

12:00pm PDT

High School Social Science: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 7

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Melissa Apostolos

Teacher, Fairfield High School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 7

Breakout Session

Grade Level High School

12:00pm PDT

Kindergarten: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 10

Session Slides

Presenters

Aileen Hoang

Teacher, Crescent Elementary School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 10

Breakout Session

Grade Level Kindergarten

12:00pm PDT

Middle & High School Math: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 8

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Jenn Roush

Assistant Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Jenn Roush is the Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. Jenn oversees all instructional materials adoptions, school library programs, and curriculum implementation. She loves working with teachers to improve teaching practices... Read More →

Maria Williams

Teacher, Grange Middle School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 8

Breakout Session

Grade Level High School, High School Special Education, Middle School Special Education, Middle School

12:00pm PDT

Middle School ELA: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Gymnasium

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, Middle School Special Education

12:00pm PDT

Middle School Science: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Gymnasium

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Lucero Angel

Teacher, Crystal Middle School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, Middle School Special Education

12:00pm PDT

Middle School Social Science: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Gymnasium

Session Slides

Learn how to navigate FSUSD curriculum guides, access resources via Clever, use assessment calendars, and start building your unit and year-long plans.

Presenters

Priyanka Craig

Teacher, David A Weir

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium

Breakout Session

Grade Level Middle School, Middle School Special Education

12:00pm PDT

Pre-K Special Education: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 16

Session Slides

Presenters

Megan Stack

Teacher, Mary Bird

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 16

Breakout Session

Grade Level Pre-K

12:00pm PDT

Pre-K: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 14

Session Slides

Presenters

Maisha Burke

Teacher, Mary Bird ECE Center

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 14

Breakout Session

Grade Level Pre-K

12:00pm PDT

Secondary Art, Music & CTE: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 30

Session Slides

Get familiar with pacing, sample lessons, and the UDL approach in your content area. Leave with ready-to-use strategies for planning inclusive, engaging instruction.

Presenters

Jeannine La Bate

Art Teacher, Grange Middle School

Jeannine La Bate is a multi-passionate creative professional specializing in education, visual arts, fashion design, and yoga. As a dedicated social-emotional art facilitator, she empowers participants through her workshops and programs, helping them connect with their inner selves... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 30

Breakout Session

12:00pm PDT

Secondary PE: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 32

Session Slides

Get familiar with pacing, sample lessons, and the UDL approach in Physical Education. Leave with ready-to-use strategies for planning inclusive, engaging instruction.

Presenters

Daniel Pitayo-Cuevas

Physical Education Teacher, Green Valley Middle School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 32

Breakout Session

Grade Level High School, Middle School

12:00pm PDT

TK: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 9

Session Slides

Discover your grade-level curriculum resources, including standards, assessments, Clever-linked digital programs, and designated/integrated ELD.

Presenters

Amanda Horel

Teacher, Dover Elementary School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 9

Breakout Session

Grade Level TK

12:00pm PDT

World Languages: Navigating Curriculum

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Gymnasium

Session Slides

Dive into subject-specific topics, curriculum, assessments, and instructional pacing for high school classrooms.

Presenters

David Belt

Teacher, Armijo High School

Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Gymnasium

Breakout Session

Grade Level High School, Middle School

1:45pm PDT

DayTwo Debrief

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm PDT

Debrief Rooms

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Room 6-
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Room 8-
Room 9-
Room 10-
Room 11-
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Presenters

Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Kristy Love

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

Supporting our new teachers to be the best educator they can be for our students… that’s what I’m passionate about!

Jessica Villanueva

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District

As a former classroom teacher now serving as a Consulting Teacher, I have the privilege of supporting and mentoring the newest educators in our district. I’m deeply committed to helping teachers thrive by equipping them with practical strategies and a reflective, supportive environment... Read More →

Debrief Session

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