Future Forward: Teaching Beyond Tomorrow: Full Schedule

9:25am CDT

Journey Through Literacy: A Cross-Grade Panel on Teaching Reading & Writing FILLING

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:25am - 10:10am CDT

Join this panel of RLA teachers across our district as they share insights and discuss common strategies and struggles across grade levels.

Speakers

Stephanie Henderson

District Reading Coordinator, Hallsville ISD

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:25am - 10:10am CDT
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10:25am CDT

Bridging the Science Gap: Teachers’ Insights from All Levels FILLING

Thursday August 7, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am CDT

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Join this panel of science teachers as their share vertical conversations around science instruction and science across grade levels.

Speakers

With over 30 years in science education, I now support secondary teachers as a science specialist at Region 7 ESC. I’m passionate about partnering with educators to spark curiosity and critical thinking in science classrooms because every student deserves the chance to wonder, explore... Read More →

Michele Stokes

Elementary Science Specialist/STEM Lead, Region 7 ESC

Hilary Kakanis

10-12 / Physics Teacher, Hallsville High School

I'm Hilary Kakanis and I teach physics and astronomy at the high school. I wear many different hats and do many different things, but most pertinent here is that I also serve as the tech coach for the HHS campus!I like digital review games, having students crunch data, and long walks... Read More →

Thursday August 7, 2025 10:25am - 11:10am CDT
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12:30pm CDT

Building Mathematical Minds: Insights from All Grade Levels

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT

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This session is a panel discussion between math teachers from all over our district. We are excited to hear the insights from this amazing panel of teachers!

Speakers

Stacey Grant

Math Consultant

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:30pm - 1:15pm CDT
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1:30pm CDT

Exploring Our World: A Cross-Grade Social Studies Panel LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT

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Join this panel of incredible history teachers as they share their various perspectives and ideas on making social studies and history engaging for our students.

Speakers

Mandy Carlton

Eighth US History Teacher, Hallsville Junior High

I am in my 10th year here at HISD. I have taught all levels of learners in 6th grade and 8th grade Social Studies. I enjoy learning new ways to engage my students in the classroom. My goal is to help every student learn in some way.

Thursday August 7, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
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Future Forward: Teaching Beyond Tomorrow

9:25am CDT

Stephanie Henderson

10:25am CDT

Stacy Gwartney

Michele Stokes

Hilary Kakanis

12:30pm CDT

Stacey Grant

1:30pm CDT

Mandy Carlton