Category: Invited Presenters

Bev Devore-Wedding, NSTA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

10/1/2025

Community Connections for Culturally Responsive Learning

Connecting science to cultural and community backgrounds boosts engagement and understanding. This session shares strategies using local phenomena and place-based learning to create meaningful science experiences.

Session 018 | Tuesday 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Mercer

Michael Heinz, NJDOE, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

10/1/2025

Science Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirements for science have been updated. We will explore the rationales, the revisions, and their implications for K-12 science programs.

Session 007 | Tuesday 10:00-11:00 AM | Bainbridge

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Session 124 | Wednesday 10:15-11:15 AM | Carnahan

Lisa Kiel, NSELA Region A Director, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

10/1/2025

QUEST: Innovative Learning and Teaching Through Higher Education Partnerships

Participants will experience the innovative programming offered at QUEST then discuss the outcomes of higher education partnerships with local school administrators, lead teachers, and participants.

Co-Presenters: Jessica Monaghan, Rich Stec, Mary Beth Hughes, Martha Friend

Session 153 | Wednesday 1:15-2:15 PM | Carnahan

Stephanie Klixbull, PSTA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

10/1/2025

STEM Pioneers, Elevating Science Leaders in Elementary

STEM Pioneers is a brand new funded multi-year program to provide and award science educational leadership opportunities for Elementary teachers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Co-Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Hill

Session 154 | Wednesday 1:15-2:15 PM | Henry

Candace Penrod, NSELA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

10/1/2025

Living in Denial-How Climate Scientists and Climate Activists Conceptualize Climate Denial in Others

Climate scientists and climate activists play important roles in addressing climate change. Climate denial is encountered by both groups and is better understood by the unique role each plays in the conversation.

Session 005 | Tuesday 9:45-10:45 AM | Nassau 28

Building Communities of Hope for Children Through Engagement in Local Phenomena

As climate-related events occur, it is essential to build communities of hope for children. Place-based experiential learning builds resilient communities where children are empowered to act for themselves.

Session 144 | Wednesday 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Wilson

Andy Weatherhead, President, NSELA | NJSC 2024 Invited Presenter | Building Teacher Leader Capacity

9/10/2024

Building Teacher Leader Capacity

Join us to learn how Teacher Leader Institutes enhanced educators' knowledge, teaching techniques, and leadership skills, transforming educational capacity and fostering professional growth.

Session 131 | Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Bainbridge

Debbie Reynolds, President, PSTA | NJSC 2024 Invited Presenter | Anchors Aweigh to 3D STEM: Hands-on K-5 Naval-relevant Lessons That Make Waves in Science

9/10/2024

Anchors Aweigh to 3D STEM: Hands-on K-5 Naval-relevant Lessons That Make Waves in Science

In this hands-on workshop, teachers will explore STEM in a Box activities, aligned with NGSS standards, and receive career connections materials, Naval and physical science concepts, and links to lesson plans

Session 001 | Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Nassau 27

Stephanie O'Brien, President, STANYS | NJSC 2024 Invited Presenter | Literacy? But I Teach Science

9/10/2024

Literacy? But I Teach Science

Participants will be presented with research-based literacy strategies to apply in their classrooms to meet the diverse needs of all students. Strategies can be immediately implemented in teacher classrooms.

Session 001 | Tuesday, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Carnahan

Page Keeley, Past President, NSTA & NSELA, Author | NJSC 2024 Invited Presenter | Developing Formative Assessment Probes

9/10/2024

Developing Formative Assessment Probes

Experience the process used to develop phenomenon-based formative assessment probes that mirror research on commonly held ideas, uncover students' thinking, and are used to inform responsive instruction.

Session 101 | Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Bainbridge

Michael Heinz, Science Coordinator, New Jersey Department of EducationScience | NJSC 2024 Invited Presenter | The Unrealized Promise of High-Quality Instructional Materials

9/10/2024

The Unrealized Promise of High-Quality Instructional Materials

Every student and every teacher deserves access to high-quality instructional materials. We will explore best practices to ensure your next adoption delivers meaningful results for students and teachers.

Session 041 | Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Bainbridge

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Bev Devore-Wedding, NSTA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

Michael Heinz, NJDOE, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

Lisa Kiel, NSELA Region A Director, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

Stephanie Klixbull, PSTA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

Candace Penrod, NSELA President, NJSC 2025 Invited Presenter

Andy Weatherhead, President, NSELA | NJSC 2024 Invited Presenter | Building Teacher Leader Capacity

Debbie Reynolds, President, PSTA | NJSC 2024 Invited Presenter | Anchors Aweigh to 3D STEM: Hands-on K-5 Naval-relevant Lessons That Make Waves in Science

Stephanie O'Brien, President, STANYS | NJSC 2024 Invited Presenter | Literacy? But I Teach Science

Page Keeley, Past President, NSTA & NSELA, Author | NJSC 2024 Invited Presenter | Developing Formative Assessment Probes

Michael Heinz, Science Coordinator, New Jersey Department of EducationScience | NJSC 2024 Invited Presenter | The Unrealized Promise of High-Quality Instructional Materials

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