Illinois Digital Educators Alliance | IDEA's Start
From former and current IDEAcon Thought Leader and Keynote voices to involved IDEA members and board members to friends of IDEA who actively collaborate, these are some people celebrating inquiry, innovation, and EdTech in education.
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@mrsspinasclass.bsky.social
Multilingual Education Specialist, Author, Speaker My passion is serving & supporting multilingual learners, families, and communities. BLOG: https://movingbeyondformls.blogspot.com/ BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Moving-Beyond-Multilingual-Learners-Linguist
@alextvalencic.bsky.social
Professional educator, drug prevention specialist, youth leadership trainer, BSA volunteer, bibliophile, tabletop enthusiast, and geek of all things.
@shannonmmiller.bsky.social
Mom❤️Wife. #VanMeter Teacher Librarian. #FutureReadyLibs Leader. @BookCreatorApp Future Ready Advocate. @capstonepub Champion. LJ Mover & Shaker. ISTE Making IT Happen. DA Top 100 Influencer.
@jorgedoespbl.bsky.social
Dr. Valenzuela is an in-demand speaker & coach helping schools bring instructional innovation & PBL to life 🇺🇸.👇🏼 Let’s connect!
@marcusluther.bsky.social
HS English teacher still clinging to what the legendary Gwendolyn Brooks wrote: "we are each other's / harvest:" (though that line break feels heavier than ever these days) Also: I share writings/thoughts on education at thebrokencopier.substack.com!
@jordynbzim.bsky.social
She/Her. #Accessibility Enthusiast. M.Ed. MBA. Constant learner. Apple Distinguished Educator. #EduSky. Two-time Presidential Appointee. My own thoughts. www.JordynZimmerman.com
@sjeducate.bsky.social
Award Winning Educator & Ed Leader | Author| Equity Strategist & Advocate | Ed Coach | Custom PD Designer & Facilitator | Curriculum Co-Designer | Keynote Speaker | Featured Presenter | EDU Consultant | Community Organizer | Co- Conspirator | Mom | Proud 🇵🇸
@evohannan.bsky.social
Designer, Teacher, Educator, Founder, Father. LFC ⚽️ F1 🏎️ ‘Live that extraordinary life you deserve’
@educatoralexander.bsky.social
🍎Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting 🍎Keynote Speaker & Presenter🍎Google Partner🍎SLLA Coach🍎A+PEL Deputy Director🍎Lifelong ABAR Educator🍎
@mrdearybury.bsky.social
Educator, Author, Illustrator, Public Speaker Pronounced “Dairy Berry”, make sure it rhymes.
@rdene915.bsky.social
#AI and AI & Law | Keynote Speaker | ISTE Certified Educator | Attorney | |Consultant | Best-selling Author | PD Provider | ASU GSV AI Innovator | #MIEExpert | #AIineducation Strategist | Book me for your event: -- bit.ly/thriveineduPD 💜�
@edumatch.bsky.social
Empowering the expert within, we are an international community of educators who connect beyond borders or roles for the good of our students. Professional learning, networking, and publishing are just a few of the things we do. www.edumatch.org #Edumatch
@msgraffsroom.bsky.social
🎭 Special Education Teacher by day, Contralto singer by night 🎶✨ Saving the world one note at a time! Inspiring students.
@piratedjlangley.bsky.social
Instructional Technology Coordinator: Pleasant Plains CUSD8. Mid-West Region Scholastic Arts Board Member.
@jonbartelt.bsky.social
Superintendent, Husband, Father, Father-in-law, and proud Papa. Opinions are my own.
@pulleyedu.bsky.social
EdTech, Soc. Studies, & Technical Lit. Tech must change learning NOT just the medium. Soc Sci/Comm. Blended/Flipped/Visual PD. ISU TCH Instructor, IDEA Gov Brd, Comm Teacher Ed Brd.. Army vet. Cyclist. #EDUsky bit.ly/DrPEdTech
@jakemilleredu.bsky.social
#EduDuctTape, 👨🏫 educator, 🗣️ speaker, 📕 author, 🎧 podcaster, 🧠 Personalized Learning & #EdTech Specialist, former #Edutech coach, and #STEM, Math, & Science Teacher, #EduSky
@drtjohnson.bsky.social
Instructional Coach 7-12 | Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA) President Elect | Former HS English Teacher | "Making It Happen" Award 2020 | MA English | EdD Curriculum and Instruction
@carriebaughcum.bsky.social
She/Her. Teacher. Momma. Doodler. Author. Co-Host of Doodle and Chat with Friends. Accidental Spewer of Carrie-isms. #EduSky #DoodleAndChat #MPMMDI #StanleyAndTheVeryMessyDesk
@meehanedu.bsky.social
Student and teacher of people. Author of EDrenaline Rush (2019), Fully Engaged (2021). Co-founder of EMC2Learning.com
@deelanier.bsky.social
📚 Author 🎤 Speaker 🎴 Activity Designer ☕ Coffee Nerd 🌐 www.lanierlearning.com
@minerclass.bsky.social
Director of Technology, Beach Park District 3, Times 10 Publications Author, Education Consultant, Ryze AI Advisor, ISTE Community Leader, CoSN/IETL Member, Human Intelligence Movement Founding Member, Podcast Co-Host, micahminer.com
@sturmdon.bsky.social
TIS MCUSD, Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA) President, An asker of questions! Passionate about providing Ss with a relevant edu! #709AlwaysLearning, #IHaveQuestions #EDUsky
@mrscford.bsky.social
Executive Director Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEA) | IDEAcon | #EDUsky | Co-owner Cabbages and Kings Games
@askadam3.bsky.social
Director Technology, Professional Learning @ Future Ready Schools, ISTE ASCD Board Member, Keynote Speaker, Presenter, Podcaster, Tech Guy. Don't Integrate, Innovate with Technology. Cancer Survivor
@stephenreidedu.bsky.social
Digital Druid. Prince of Play. Educator. Keynote Speaker. VP of Learning - Endless. Supporting disadvantaged learners access the digital economy through game development. #PlayMatters #Games #Gaming #GameBasedLearning. #GameDev #Esports #EduSky
@mandyfroehlich.bsky.social
Empowering Orgs through Innovative Change, Employee Engagement, & Strategic Solutions | Championing Human Sustainability, #Wellbeing, & Educator #MentalHealth Advocacy | Director of #Innovation & Philanthropy | EduMatch COO | #Author | Consultant | #EDUsky
@techybeckyyoung.bsky.social
#ISTEcert educator | #GoogleET #GoogleEC | MS Learning Specialist & #EdTechCoach, former HS science T | mom of magical kid | lover of cats & tea
@tbelmont.com
ELA Teacher, Tech Specialist, General Enthusiast. #ISTE Educator, #GoogleEDU Trainer
@andredaughty.bsky.social
Educator | Unforgettable Keynote Speaker | Facilitator of Learning | HBCU Grad | Creative | Husband & Father
@mrshowell24.com
Teaching and Learning Coordinator | ‘18 #ISTE Distinguished District | ‘19 Innovative Leader | ‘23 #ISTE 20 To Watch| #googleei | @goldedullc | Author
@beckykeene.com
Director @i2e-EDU | MS Ed - Literacy | author, speaker, rogue educator | #AIEdu #EduSky #ISTEcert #esports #Minecraft #MicrosoftEdu #PD #NBCT #edtech co-creator of #MicrosoftCertifiedCoach #i2eEDU
@victoriathetech.bsky.social
EdTech leader and author living near Disney World! My wife thinks I'm cute and my dog thinks I'm funny. I share about tech, education, fresh pasta, and general theme park joy. Catch me public speaking or running around World Showcase. Opinions my own.
@andrea-trudeau.bsky.social
No-"shh” librarian. NBCT. 2022 Fulbrighter. 2020 AASL Frances Henne Award winner. Librarians Building Libraries co-founder. Tanzania Development Support board member. VR and empathy researcher. International speaker. Eternal optimist. andreatrudeau.com
@kshelton.bsky.social
Multi award winning educator, best selling author, keynote speaker, Techquity advocate, and influential educational voice
@katiefielding.com
Always Creating | #ISTECert & Community Leader | Managing Content @ BookCreator.com | #MIEExpert & Fellow | #GoogleEI Champion | #UDL and #a11y | 🫁 @cf_foundation | She/Her #EDUSky https://www.katiefielding.com/
@alicekeeler.com
#EduSky, Teacher, mom of 5, author, AliceKeeler.com, EdTech expert, gamification, #coffeeEDU, Google Certified Innovator, Google Developer Expert
@buddyxo.bsky.social
Educator | Author #TechWithHeart | TED-Ed Talker Passionate about creating inclusive, compassionate, & empowering learning environments where every student can find their voice, build confidence, & take ownership of their learning #Edtech ⊹ #EduSky 🍎
@heymrsbond.com
The Madwoman in the Classroom • Literacy educator • teacher-scholar • mom • Your favorite teacher’s favorite English teacher 💜 #heymrsbond
@howiehua.bsky.social
I teach math to future elementary school teachers at Fresno State. I make math memes and explainer videos. http://linktr.ee/howiehua
@wterral.bsky.social
#TechDirector #MusicEd #Trumpet #MusicComp #EduSky #GoogleChampions #GoogleEI #EdTech #TN_TETA #ISTE #CoSN #CUEmmunity #FutureReady #DEN #EdCamp #IDT #Sketchnote #CatLady #AppsScript ignitionEDU.com #GoogleEDU Starter Packs: bit.ly/gsky1 & bit.ly/gsky1b
@sarahdateechur.bsky.social
Educator. Founder of EduMatch. Mom, wife, daughter. Extrovert impersonator. Virgo who enjoys short walks on the beach. Also enjoys: my peace, free time, karaoke.
@ideaillinois.bsky.social
#IDEAil is dedicated to being the leader in supporting & promoting innovative education for all through the use of #EdTech | Join us in February for #IDEAcon | Find resources and become a member for free at ideaillinois.org | #EDUsky