VEX Robotics Educators Conference
Conference Overview
Read on to discover conference learning experiences, explore the schedule and be introduced to featured speakers.
Learn
Immerse yourself in a compelling array of keynotes, sessions and hands-on experiences led by educators who are at the forefront of innovation in robotics and STEM education. Come away from the conference with creative new ideas, actionable strategies, and renewed inspiration you can bring back to your classroom or school.
Explore
Engage in experiential learning in the VEX Showcase, led by the experts from the VEX Education team. Get hands-on with Robotics and Computer Science and discover innovative ways to drive your students’ STEM learning forward.
Connect
Experience the VEX PD+ Professional Learning Community live and in person! Meet up with fellow STEM educators, collaborate, and forge productive partnerships you can keep going long after the conference is over.
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, April 27
7:00pm-8:30pm
Welcome Drinks
Room D3
Friday, April 28
8:45am - 12:00pm
Morning Presentations
Room D3
10:00am - 5:00pm
VEX Showcase Open
Sponsor Booths
10:00am - 5:00pm
Education Meetings
Bluffview Meeting Lounge
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Afternoon Presentations
Room D3
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Competition & Pit Guided Tour
Saturday, April 29
8:45am - 12:00pm
Morning Presentations
Room D3
10:00am - 4:00pm
VEX Showcase Open
Sponsor Booths
10:00am - 4:00pm
Education Meetings
Bluffview Meeting Lounge
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Afternoon Presentations
Room D3
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Finals & Game Unveil
VEX Dome
Featured Speakers
Engage with STEM educators that offer real world experience and a passionate vision for the future of STEM education.
Jason McKenna
Director of Global Education Strategy
VEX Robotics
Dr. Dan Castagna
Superintendent
Woodland Hills School District
Carrie Edwards
Director of Innovative Design
Henry County Schools
Bernell Murray
Program Leader, Accelerator
CSforAll
Dr. Rebecca Grella
Chief Executive Officer at Foundation for Equality Resources for Community Based needs (FERN)
Brentwood High School, NYC
Eddie Willson
Assistant to the Superintendent
Woodland Hills School District
Dr. David Touretzky
Research Professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Chair of the Steering Committee
AI4k12.org
Marco Diez
Instructional Supervisor
Miami Dade Public Schools
Nataly Bohn
Curriculum Support Specialist
Miami Dade Public Schools
Dr. Rabieh Hafza
STEM Design Coordinator
Henry County Schools
Dr. David Weintrop
Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching & Learning, Policy & Leadership
University of Maryland
Dan Mantz
CEO
REC Foundation
Dr. Laura MacKay
Coordinator of Robotics, Coding
and Computational Thinking
Clear Creek ISD
Axel Reitzig
Executive Director of Innovation
St. Vrain Valley School District
Kim Seitz
Curriculum Support Specialist,
Division of Academics
Miami Dade Public Schools
Dr. Maya Israel
Associate Professor
University of Florida Creative
Technology Research Lab
Jose Radilla
Computer Science Tech Team Lead
Chicago Public Schools
Rebecca Bailey
Technical Support Coordinator | Computer Science Dept
Chicago Public Schools
Katrina Miller
Computer Science ES Integration Specialist
Chicago Public Schools
VEX Showcase
The VEX Education Team is your guide to exploring creative ways to make your STEM program shine in the VEX Showcase.
Aimee DeFoe
Senior Education Developer
Audra Selkowitz
Senior Education Developer
Alaina Caulkett
Senior Education Developer
Lauren Harter
Director of Instructional Technology
Matthew Goodwin
Education Mechanical Engineer
Jimmy Lin
Research Assistant, University of Maryland