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Thursday, January 30 • 9:30am - 10:00am
Roundtable Discussion: Perspectives about Who We Are and Why We Teach (Teacher Leaders and Preservice Teachers)

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Led by teachers from the Outstanding Iowa Educators committee, participants will gain insight on one another's perspectives in teaching while you connect, ask questions, and prepare for your day.

The room will be divided into Teacher Leaders (facilitated by Aileen Sullivan and Kari Murray) and Preservice Teachers (facilitated by Scott Slechta and Jane Schmidt).
Presenters
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Aileen Sullivan

High School Chemistry Teacher and 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Ames Community Schools
Aileen Sullivan, 2018 Iowa Teacher of the Year, is a high school chemistry teacher in Ames, Iowa. During her 27 years at Ames High, she has served as a model and mentor teacher, the head of the science department, an assistant coach for the girls track team, and quiz bowl sponsor... Read More →
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Jane Schmidt

Faculty Member and 2014 Iowa Teacher of the Year, St. Ambrose University
Jane Schmidt is a faculty member at St. Ambrose University where she teaches courses on differentiating instruction for all learners and supervises student teachers for SAU. Jane writes for two local newspapers and the Eastern Iowa Farmer magazine. She lives on a farm with her husband... Read More →
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Kari Murray

6-12 Building Learning Coordinator and 2014 Iowa Teacher of the Year Finalist, Carlisle Community Schools
Kari Murray, 2014 Finalist Iowa Teacher of the Year, currently serves as a 6-12 Building Learning Coordinator (instructional coach) for Carlisle Community Schools. Prior to serving in this role, Kari taught high school science in Carlisle for 12 years. In her position as a Building... Read More →
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Scott Slechta

Adjunct Professor and 2016 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Grand View University, Simpson College, DMACC
Scott Slechta, 2016 Iowa Teacher of the Year, currently works as the Teacher Academy instructor for DMACC at the Southridge Center and as an adjunct professor at Grand View University and Simpson College after a 36-year career as a high school English Language Arts teacher and drama... Read More →

Thursday January 30, 2020 9:30am - 10:00am CST
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