Speakers & Agenda: GYTO Fest 2025

Hope King
Wade King
Chris Pombonyo
Amelia Capotosta
LaNesha Tabb
Steve Spangler
Allie Mayberger
Amy Lemons
Andre Deshotel
April Graves
Ashley Crowley
Ashley Schroeder
Brian Mendler
Bryce Sizemore
Jackie Kops
Jamaica Kirby
Jenna Copper
Joanne Miller
Jonathan Alsheimer
Josie Bensko
Juan Gonzalez Jr.
Kara Oliverson
Kellee Merrit
Kirsten Gunderson
Lisa Peters
Loreal Hemenway
Lou Ann Keeling
Miss Chyna
Naomi O'Brien
Nikhail Slaughter
Rachael Edmonds
Ross Braun
Sean Connolly
Stephanie Osmundson
Stephanie Higgs
Stephanie DeLussey

Name	Speakers
Participate to Elevate (1st)	Allie Mayberger
Differentiation Unlocked (1st)	Stephanie Higgs
Stamina, Structure, & Successful Writers (1st)	LaNesha Tabb
I Gotta A Feeling: Mastering Classroom Management (1st)	Naomi O'Brien
The Science of Reading Road to Reading & Writing Words (1st)	Lisa Peters
Unlocking Student Engagement with Whole Brain Teaching (1st)	Andre Deshotel
Number Sense Ninjas: Building Strong Mathematical Foundations (1st)	Bryce Sizemore
Fact Mania: Your Set List of Strategies for Fluency Success (1st)	Ashley Schroeder

Name	Speakers
Unlocking Student Engagement with Whole Brain Teaching (2nd)	Andre Deshotel
Differentiation Unlocked (2nd)	Stephanie Higgs
Fact Mania: Your Set List of Strategies for Fluency Success (2nd)	Ashley Schroeder
Math In Motion: Hands On Learning For 2nd Grade Success (2nd)	Amy Lemons
The Great Reading Rescue 2.0 (2nd)	Naomi O'Brien
Pizza Perfect Management Mastery (2nd)	Ashley Schroeder
Small Groups That Stand Out (2nd)	Amelia Capotosta
The Great Writing Rescue (2nd)	LaNesha Tabb

Name	Speakers
Game Changes (3-5 Gen)	Joanne Miller
Integrity in Action: When Fidelity Needs Flexibility (IL)	Amelia Capotosta
Math to the Future 2.0 (3-5 Gen)	April Graves
The Great Writing Rescue (3-5 Gen)	LaNesha Tabb
Step Up to the Plate: Grand Slam Vocabulary Strategies for Every Classroom (3-5 Gen)	Amelia Capotosta
Turn Down for What: Amplifying Classroom Management (3-5 Gen)	April Graves
The Small Group Plan of Attack (3-5 Gen)	Chris Pombonyo
The Power of Rigor (3-5 Gen)	Wade King
The Great Reading Rescue (3-5 Gen)	Naomi O'Brien

Name	Speakers
Turn Down for What: Amplifying Classroom Management (3-6 ELA)	April Graves
Game Changers: ELA Edition (3-6 ELA)	Joanne Miller
Super Graphic Organizers 2.0 (3-6 ELA)	Juan Gonzalez Jr.
Step Up to the Plate: Grand Slam Vocabulary Strategies for Every Classroom (3-6 ELA)	Amelia Capotosta
The Great Writing Rescue (3-6 ELA)	LaNesha Tabb
The Great Reading Rescue (3-6 ELA)	Naomi O'Brien
Differentiation That Stands Out (3-6 ELA)	Amelia Capotosta

Name	Speakers
The Power of Rigor (3-6 MS)	Wade King
The Science of Engagement (3-6 MS)	Steve Spangler
Progression of the Number Line: We Can't Skip It (3-6 MS)	Nikhail Slaughter
The Everyday STEM Experience (3-6 MS)	Steve Spangler
Hands on Geometry (3-6 Math)	Rachael Edmonds
Math Combat: Fighting For Fluency 2.0 (3-6 MS)	April Graves
Math to the Future 2.0 (3-6 MS)	April Graves
Game Changers: Math Edition (3-6 MS)	Joanne Miller

Name	Speakers
The Green Light Shift: Eliminating Excuses & Taking Control of Your School's Educational Wheel (Lead)	Ross Braun
The Great Reading Rescue (Lead)	Naomi O'Brien
High Impact Coaching for School-wide Results (Lead)	Hope King Chris Pombonyo
The Great Writing Rescue (Lead)	LaNesha Tabb
Your School's Literacy Plan of Action (Lead)	Naomi O'Brien LaNesha Tabb
Your School's Instructional Playbook (Lead)	Hope King Chris Pombonyo
Transforming Teaching With Lab Classrooms & Peer Observations (Lead)	Lou Ann Keeling Kellee Merrit

Name	Speakers
Integrity in Action: When Fidelity Needs Flexibility (IL)	Amelia Capotosta
The Small Group Plan of Attack (IL)	Hope King Chris Pombonyo
GYTO's Management Playbook (IL)	Wade King
Back to the Classroom (IL)	Juan Gonzalez Jr.
Unlocking Student Engagement with Whole Brain Teaching (IL)	Andre Deshotel
Game Changers (IL)	Joanne Miller
The Everyday STEM Experience (IL)	Steve Spangler
GYTO's Data & Differentiation Playbook (IL)	Chris Pombonyo

Name	Speakers
Your School's Instructional Playbook (SH)	Hope King
Your School's Management Playbook (SH)	Wade King
Your School's Data & Differentiation Playbook (SH)	Chris Pombonyo
Your School's Literacy Playbook (SH)	LaNesha Tabb
Making Uncomfortable Comfortable (SH)	Lou Ann Keeling Kellee Merrit
Your GYTO PLC: A Vision of Excellence (SH)	Chris Pombonyo
The Great Reading Rescue (SH)	Naomi O'Brien
The Great Writing Rescue (SH)	LaNesha Tabb

Name	Speakers
I Gotta A Feeling: Mastering Classroom Management (K)	Naomi O'Brien
Lit Kit: Science of Reading Small Groups (K)	Bryce Sizemore
Unlocking Student Engagement with Whole Brain Teaching (K)	Andre Deshotel
Participate to Elevate (K)	Allie Mayberger
Differentiation Unlocked (K)	Stephanie Higgs
Number Sense Ninjas: Building Strong Mathematical Foundations (K)	Bryce Sizemore
Building a Phonics Driven Writing Process For Young Learners (K)	Lisa Peters
The Science of Reading Road to Reading & Writing Words (K)	Lisa Peters

Name	Speakers
De-Escalation, Right Now! (MS)	Andre Deshotel
Roll Call (MS)	Jenna Copper
School of Engagement (MS)	Jonathan Alsheimer
The Great Picture Book Punch 2.0 (MS)	Juan Gonzalez Jr.
Engaging, Motivating, & Managing Hard to Reach & Disruptive Students: A Trauma Sensitive Approach (MS)	Brian Mendler
Maximizing the Middle School Block (MS)	Josie Bensko
The Science of Engagement (MS)	Steve Spangler
Get'cha Head in the Game (MS)	Kirsten Gunderson Kara Oliverson

Name	Speakers
I Can Make Your Hands Write (Pre-K)	Jamaica Kirby
Thematic Units That Engage & Teach (Pre-K)	Ashley Crowley
Building a Solid Foundation With Phonological Awareness & Letters (Pre-K)	Lisa Peters
Center Stage: Mastering the Art of Effective Centers & Rotations (Pre-K)	Allie Mayberger
Math Magic: Playful Games With A Purpose (Pre-K)	Bryce Sizemore
Game On! Boosting Literacy Skills Through Play (Pre-K)	Jackie Kops
Circle Time in Pre-K (Pre-K)	Ashley Crowley
Bring the Art, Bring the Joy (Pre-K)	Loreal Hemenway Stephanie Osmundson

Name	Speakers
Making IEP Monitoring Meaningful For Special Education Teachers & Students (SPED)	Stephanie DeLussey
Diligent Data Collection: Efficient Ways to Collect Behavioral Data (SPED)	Miss Chyna
Engaging Motivating & Managing Hard to Reach & Disruptive Students: A Trauma Sensitive Approach (SPED)	Brian Mendler
Student Small Groups That Stand Out (SPED)	Amelia Capotosta
The Intentional IEP: Grafting Strong IEPs That Drive Achievement (SPED)	Stephanie DeLussey
Differentiation & Engaging All Learners (SPED)	Sean Connolly
Balancing Behaviors with De-Escalation Strategies & Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS) That Work (SPED)	Miss Chyna
S.E.L. With A.R.T. (SPED)	Loreal Hemenway Stephanie Osmundson

1st Grade Experience
	Allie Mayberger Participate to Elevate (1st)		Stephanie Higgs Differentiation Unlocked (1st)			LaNesha Tabb Stamina, Structure, & Successful Writers (1st)			Naomi O'Brien I Gotta A Feeling: Mastering Classroom Management (1st)			Lisa Peters The Science of Reading Road to Reading & Writing Words (1st)			Andre Deshotel Unlocking Student Engagement with Whole Brain Teaching (1st)			Bryce Sizemore Number Sense Ninjas: Building Strong Mathematical Foundations (1st)		Ashley Schroeder Fact Mania: Your Set List of Strategies for Fluency Success (1st)
2nd Grade Experience
	Andre Deshotel Unlocking Student Engagement with Whole Brain Teaching (2nd)		Stephanie Higgs Differentiation Unlocked (2nd)			Ashley Schroeder Fact Mania: Your Set List of Strategies for Fluency Success (2nd)			Amy Lemons Math In Motion: Hands On Learning For 2nd Grade Success (2nd)			Naomi O'Brien The Great Reading Rescue 2.0 (2nd)			Ashley Schroeder Pizza Perfect Management Mastery (2nd)			Amelia Capotosta Small Groups That Stand Out (2nd)		LaNesha Tabb The Great Writing Rescue (2nd)
3rd-5th - General Experience
	Joanne Miller Game Changes (3-5 Gen)	Amelia Capotosta Integrity in Action: When Fidelity Needs Flexibility (IL)			April Graves Math to the Future 2.0 (3-5 Gen)			LaNesha Tabb The Great Writing Rescue (3-5 Gen)			Amelia Capotosta Step Up to the Plate: Grand Slam Vocabulary Strategies for Every Classroom (3-5 Gen)		April Graves Turn Down for What: Amplifying Classroom Management (3-5 Gen)			Chris Pombonyo The Small Group Plan of Attack (3-5 Gen)			Wade King The Power of Rigor (3-5 Gen)			Naomi O'Brien The Great Reading Rescue (3-5 Gen)
3rd-6th - ELA Experience
	April Graves Turn Down for What: Amplifying Classroom Management (3-6 ELA)			Joanne Miller Game Changers: ELA Edition (3-6 ELA)			Juan Gonzalez Jr. Super Graphic Organizers 2.0 (3-6 ELA)			Amelia Capotosta Step Up to the Plate: Grand Slam Vocabulary Strategies for Every Classroom (3-6 ELA)				LaNesha Tabb The Great Writing Rescue (3-6 ELA)			Naomi O'Brien The Great Reading Rescue (3-6 ELA)				Amelia Capotosta Differentiation That Stands Out (3-6 ELA)
3rd-6th - Math & Science Experience
	Wade King The Power of Rigor (3-6 MS)		Steve Spangler The Science of Engagement (3-6 MS)			Nikhail Slaughter Progression of the Number Line: We Can't Skip It (3-6 MS)			Steve Spangler The Everyday STEM Experience (3-6 MS)			Rachael Edmonds Hands on Geometry (3-6 Math)			April Graves Math Combat: Fighting For Fluency 2.0 (3-6 MS)			April Graves Math to the Future 2.0 (3-6 MS)		Joanne Miller Game Changers: Math Edition (3-6 MS)
Get Your Lead On
	Ross Braun The Green Light Shift: Eliminating Excuses & Taking Control of Your School's Educational Wheel (Lead)			Naomi O'Brien The Great Reading Rescue (Lead)			Hope King Chris Pombonyo High Impact Coaching for School-wide Results (Lead)			LaNesha Tabb The Great Writing Rescue (Lead)				Naomi O'Brien LaNesha Tabb Your School's Literacy Plan of Action (Lead)			Hope King Chris Pombonyo Your School's Instructional Playbook (Lead)				Lou Ann Keeling Kellee Merrit Transforming Teaching With Lab Classrooms & Peer Observations (Lead)
GYTO's Instructional Lab
	Amelia Capotosta Integrity in Action: When Fidelity Needs Flexibility (IL)		Hope King Chris Pombonyo The Small Group Plan of Attack (IL)			Wade King GYTO's Management Playbook (IL)			Juan Gonzalez Jr. Back to the Classroom (IL)			Andre Deshotel Unlocking Student Engagement with Whole Brain Teaching (IL)			Joanne Miller Game Changers (IL)			Steve Spangler The Everyday STEM Experience (IL)		Chris Pombonyo GYTO's Data & Differentiation Playbook (IL)
GYTO's School House
	Hope King Your School's Instructional Playbook (SH)		Wade King Your School's Management Playbook (SH)			Chris Pombonyo Your School's Data & Differentiation Playbook (SH)			LaNesha Tabb Your School's Literacy Playbook (SH)			Lou Ann Keeling Kellee Merrit Making Uncomfortable Comfortable (SH)			Chris Pombonyo Your GYTO PLC: A Vision of Excellence (SH)			Naomi O'Brien The Great Reading Rescue (SH)		LaNesha Tabb The Great Writing Rescue (SH)
Kindergarten Experience
	Naomi O'Brien I Gotta A Feeling: Mastering Classroom Management (K)		Bryce Sizemore Lit Kit: Science of Reading Small Groups (K)			Andre Deshotel Unlocking Student Engagement with Whole Brain Teaching (K)			Allie Mayberger Participate to Elevate (K)			Stephanie Higgs Differentiation Unlocked (K)			Bryce Sizemore Number Sense Ninjas: Building Strong Mathematical Foundations (K)			Lisa Peters Building a Phonics Driven Writing Process For Young Learners (K)		Lisa Peters The Science of Reading Road to Reading & Writing Words (K)
Middle School Experience
	Andre Deshotel De-Escalation, Right Now! (MS)		Jenna Copper Roll Call (MS)			Jonathan Alsheimer School of Engagement (MS)			Juan Gonzalez Jr. The Great Picture Book Punch 2.0 (MS)			Brian Mendler Engaging, Motivating, & Managing Hard to Reach & Disruptive Students: A Trauma Sensitive Approach (MS)			Josie Bensko Maximizing the Middle School Block (MS)			Steve Spangler The Science of Engagement (MS)		Kirsten Gunderson Kara Oliverson Get'cha Head in the Game (MS)
Pre-K / TK Experience
	Jamaica Kirby I Can Make Your Hands Write (Pre-K)		Ashley Crowley Thematic Units That Engage & Teach (Pre-K)			Lisa Peters Building a Solid Foundation With Phonological Awareness & Letters (Pre-K)			Allie Mayberger Center Stage: Mastering the Art of Effective Centers & Rotations (Pre-K)			Bryce Sizemore Math Magic: Playful Games With A Purpose (Pre-K)			Jackie Kops Game On! Boosting Literacy Skills Through Play (Pre-K)			Ashley Crowley Circle Time in Pre-K (Pre-K)		Loreal Hemenway Stephanie Osmundson Bring the Art, Bring the Joy (Pre-K)
Special Education Experience
	Stephanie DeLussey Making IEP Monitoring Meaningful For Special Education Teachers & Students (SPED)		Miss Chyna Diligent Data Collection: Efficient Ways to Collect Behavioral Data (SPED)			Brian Mendler Engaging Motivating & Managing Hard to Reach & Disruptive Students: A Trauma Sensitive Approach (SPED)			Amelia Capotosta Student Small Groups That Stand Out (SPED)			Stephanie DeLussey The Intentional IEP: Grafting Strong IEPs That Drive Achievement (SPED)			Sean Connolly Differentiation & Engaging All Learners (SPED)			Miss Chyna Balancing Behaviors with De-Escalation Strategies & Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPS) That Work (SPED)		Loreal Hemenway Stephanie Osmundson S.E.L. With A.R.T. (SPED)

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