Pre-Con Sessions
200. Warming Schools with AI Innovation
Presented by: WDLC
Room: Suite F
Join us for an interactive pre-conference session that explores how artificial intelligence can be thoughtfully embedded into curriculum design and instructional practices to enhance student learning. This session focuses on leveraging AI as a tool and a partner in the educational experience—empowering educators to create dynamic, responsive, and inclusive learning environments. State and national voices will share their insights, strategies, and real-world applications to ground our learning in both vision and practice.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with multiple learning modalities. Embedded choice throughout the afternoon session allows each educator to explore AI integration in ways that align with their role, comfort level, and instructional goals.
Presenters:
Eric Benedict esbenedict@madison.k12.wi.us
Jake Boll jboll@cesa5.org
Mia Chmiel mchmiel@mosineeschools.org
Beth Clarke beth.clarke@cesa2.org
Frank Colletteaux frank.devereaux@cesa2.org
Gregory Doverspike gdoverspike@mosineeschools.org
Scott Fernholz sfernholz@madison.k12.wi.us
Shane Fisher srfisher@madison.k12.wi.us
Shawn Galvin sgalvin@janesville.k12.wi.us
Hannah Gill hgill@cesa10.org
Cristy Heldt cheldt@mosineeschools.org
Chanda Kulow chanda.kulow@
Holly Myhre hmyhre@cesa1.k12.wi.us
Kristin Rosenberg krosenberg@cesa10.org
Linda Schuerman lschuerman@cesa9.org
Melissa Schiek m.schiek@wisconsineschool.
John Dollar john.dollar@saukprairieschools.org
Heather Slosarek heather.slosarek@saukprairieschools.org
Kerri Lintl kerri.lintl@saukprairieschools.org
Dria Setter dsetter@cesa1.k12.wi.us
Zak Lenski zlenski@cesa1.k12.wi.us
Karen Ambrosh kambrosh@greenfield.k12.wi.us
Jenny Ambrosius jambrosius@cesa8.org
Megan Sprague msprague@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA, IC, DA, IT, TI, CI, TI, GE
201. The Gemini Experience
Presented by: Google for Education & Forward Edge
Room: Suite C
Embark on a time-saving adventure with Gemini! This fast-paced, interactive session challenges educators to complete common classroom tasks using AI, showcasing the power of Gemini to streamline lesson planning, resource creation, and more. See how much time you can save, gaining hands-on experience crafting effective prompts and witnessing the transformative potential of AI in education. Leave inspired to reclaim your valuable time and reimagine your classroom workflow!
Speaker: Jenn Brown
Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Novice
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA, IC, DA, IT, TI, CI, TI, GE
202. Level Up with Google: Fresh Tips, Tricks & Tools
1:00- 4:00 | Pre-Con Session ($49 additional fee required)
Presented by: Verona Area School District
Room: Suite H
Are you familiar with Google but looking for new ways to enhance your workflow? This session is packed with time-saving tips, creative tricks, and innovative ideas to share with students and colleagues. Discover powerful Google features, explore fresh updates, and learn how to maximize essential tools to transform your classroom or school. Join me for an engaging and fun session filled with practical takeaways you can start using right away!
Speaker: Rita Mortenson
Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: DATL
Audience: SA, IC, DA, CI, TI, LMS, GE
203. Cancelled as of 12/1/25
204. Automate to Elevate: Creating an AI Blueprint for Your School and Leadership
2:00-4:00 | Pre-Con Session ($49 additional fee required)
Room: Portia/Wisteria
This pre-con session, “Automate to Elevate: Creating an AI Blueprint for your School and Leadership,” is designed to help school and district leaders evaluate where they are in their AI journey, define a clear vision for the future, and build a practical plan to get there. We will also explore applications and practical AI tools currently making an impact in education.
Speakers: Tony Spence & Kelli Kwiatkowski
Handouts
Grades: K-12
Experience Level: Intermediate
Convention Track: LPD
Audience: SA, IC, DA, IT, CI, TI, GE