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Tuesday, July 22
 

8:30am CDT

The Power of Playing with Poems: How to be More Intentional and Creative with Words
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-208
Want to play with words? Discover ways poems can powerfully challenge your gifted students to not only love writing, but to become better, more intentional writers. You can use poetry to reinforce your writing lessons, help students become reflective in content areas, promote fun and engagement, and allow for creative self-expression. You'll leave with many poetry lesson ideas and get to try some, too!
(1st-8th grade)
Presenters
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Professor, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-208 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning

8:30am CDT

Unpacking the Power of Content Imperatives: Elevate Your Depth & Complexity Game
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall
Ready to kick your Depth and Complexity practice up a notch? In this session, we’re diving deep into the Content Imperatives. We’ll explore those game-changing prompts like Origin, Contribution, and Paradox that push students to think beyond the surface. We’ll explore practical, classroom-ready ways to weave these into your lessons, sparking curiosity and critical thinking like never before. Expect real examples, and a few “aha!” moments to help you transform your teaching and take student understanding to the next level. Let’s make complexity fun and doable!
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Van Gemert

Lisa Van Gemert

Creator, Gifted Guru
Using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun, Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s "Child Genius," and a writer of award-winning... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning

8:30am CDT

Escaping Assumptions: A Gifted vs. High Achieving Challenge
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-135
Not all high performers are gifted—and not all gifted students perform highly. In this hands-on, puzzle-packed professional development session, participants will work through an engaging Breakout Box challenge to uncover and examine the key differences between gifted and high-achieving students. As you crack codes and solve clues, you'll also dismantle common myths, sharpen your identification skills, and walk away with practical strategies for supporting both types of learners in your classroom.
Get ready to escape the assumptions—and unlock deeper understanding.
Presenters
avatar for Stacy Pickett

Stacy Pickett

Gifted and Talented Specialist, Northwest ISD
avatar for Tricia Hanson

Tricia Hanson

Gifted and Talented Specialist, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BNHS AC-135 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Professional Practices & Responsibilities

10:15am CDT

Brain-Based Strategies to Boost Engagement
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-103
Are you looking for ways to boost student focus, engagement, and a a more in-depth understanding of curriculum by applying research-based neuroscience strategies? If so, then this is the session for you! This session will present strategies in a way that makes learning fun for all participants! Be ready to be engaged at Engage!
Presenters
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Liz Smith

Gifted and Talented Specialist, Northwest ISD
avatar for Kelly Barrett

Kelly Barrett

GT Teacher, Northwest ISD
With 34 years of teaching experience, this year marks Kelly Barrett's 20th year as a GT Specialist, serving elementary students in Northwest ISD. She is a recipient of the TAGT Teacher of the Gifted and was twice awarded the Northwest ISD Campus Exemplar Educator of the Year Award... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-103 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction

10:15am CDT

Mindset Matters for Success: Helping Students Help Themselves to Succeed
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-208
Our fantastic, elastic brains were designed to help us learn. We can empower our students to overcome challenging life situations by teaching them how to bounce back and fall forward. A student's ability to tolerate tension determines their growth potential. Learn how we can help our kids become strong, self-aware, and unstoppable students.
(5th-12th grades)
Presenters
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Professor, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AC-208 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Learning Environment

10:15am CDT

Universal Themes & Disciplinarianism: Big Ideas, Bold Connections
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall
Want to help your students see the bigger picture and connect the dots across subjects? Ready to move on from training on the basics of Depth and Complexity? This session is all about using Universal Themes and Disciplinarianism in your Depth and Complexity practice. We’ll unpack how to use timeless concepts like Change or Power to anchor your lessons, then we’ll layer in disciplinary lenses (think historian, scientist, artist) to stretch students’ thinking in exciting new ways. You’ll leave with fresh strategies, collaborative ideas, and a renewed sense of how to make learning stick. Come ready to rethink your approach and inspire some serious “wow” moments in your classroom!
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Van Gemert

Lisa Van Gemert

Creator, Gifted Guru
Using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun, Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s "Child Genius," and a writer of award-winning... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:45am CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning

1:00pm CDT

Mind Games: Turning Play into Powerful Learning
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-135
Ready to make learning feel like play? In this hands-on professional development session, discover how classic and contemporary board games can be powerful tools to enhance verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning in elementary students. Learn how to strategically select and adapt games to meet learning goals, foster critical thinking, and engage students of all abilities. Walk away with game-based strategies you can use in your classroom tomorrow—because deep thinking starts with a good game plan.
Presenters
avatar for Stacy Pickett

Stacy Pickett

Gifted and Talented Specialist, Northwest ISD
avatar for Tricia Hanson

Tricia Hanson

Gifted and Talented Specialist, Northwest ISD
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-135 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Instruction

1:00pm CDT

B is for Belonging: How to Create Positive, Inclusive Classrooms
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-208
Creating a sense of belonging starts with building strong, meaningful foundations through connection. When kids feel accepted as they form their identities, there are positive mental health effects. When kids feel like they don't belong, they feel isolated, less capable, and unworthy of various opportunities. In this session, many ideas will be shared to create a classroom atmosphere where kids see themselves reflected and respected.
(K-5th grades)
Presenters
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Professor, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AC-208 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Learning Environment

1:00pm CDT

Unlocking Tiering and Compacting: Practical Tools for Every Classroom
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall
Discover how tiering and compacting can transform your classroom by meeting students where they are without the stress you might expect. This session breaks down these powerful differentiation techniques into practical, manageable steps that any teacher can use. Learn how to adjust tasks for diverse learners and streamline instruction for those ready to move ahead, all while keeping your workload in check. Walk away with clear, actionable ideas that are easier to implement than you think!
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Van Gemert

Lisa Van Gemert

Creator, Gifted Guru
Using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun, Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s "Child Genius," and a writer of award-winning... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning

2:45pm CDT

Creating Safe & Productive Learning Environments
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-115
A safe and productive learning environment is the foundation for students’ emotional and intellectual development. In this interactive session, participants will explore real-world classroom scenarios that highlight how thoughtful learning environments can foster cultural understanding, emotional safety and well-being, positive peer relationships, and active student engagement. Educators will leave with practical strategies to create inclusive spaces where all learners feel seen, supported, and motivated to thrive.
Presenters
avatar for Audra Rowell

Audra Rowell

Advanced Academics Coordinator, Northwest ISD
Audra has been involved with gifted education for the majority of her career. Having taught 5th GT, she was involved in curriculum writing and professional development. Upon leaving the classroom, she became a GT coordinator for elementary services in Irving for 9 years. For the past... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-115 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Learning Environment

2:45pm CDT

Train Your Brain to Ramp up Resilience
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-208
Help students discover what they were meant to do, set goals, and start taking action steps toward their goals. Participants will learn about our amazing brain and how it can optimize our chances for success. Strategies for conquering fears and doubts will be shared. You will also learn ways to guide students in discovering more about themselves and how to maximize their time and energy with an amazing mindset and set of habits. You may be inspired to go after some of your dreams too!
(K-8th grades)
Presenters
avatar for Shannon Anderson

Shannon Anderson

Author, Brain Coach, Professor, Motivational Speaker, www.shannonisteaching.com
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She also served as the gifted coordinator for her school district and on the board of directors for the Indiana State Literacy Association. A highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AC-208 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Learning Environment

2:45pm CDT

Effortless Differentiation: AI’s Three-Step Advantage
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall
Meet your new teaching ally: AI that’s fast, free, and ready to lighten your load. In this session, explore how to harness AI to differentiate with ease, no tech expertise required. We’ll cover three game-changing steps: crafting simple prompts to get exactly what you need, unlocking tailored differentiation strategies for every student, and discovering time-saving tricks that free you up to focus on what matters most. Walk away with practical, powerful ways to make AI your classroom co-star, easier and more effective than you’d ever imagine!
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Van Gemert

Lisa Van Gemert

Creator, Gifted Guru
Using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun, Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s "Child Genius," and a writer of award-winning... Read More →
Tuesday July 22, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
BNHS AD-201 Lecture Hall 2775 Bobcat Blvd, Trophy Club, TX 76262, USA
  Planning
 
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