Be the Wild Card

Funded May 30, 2019

Having the opportunity to attend the National Get Your Teach On 2019 Conference was a game changer! I was able to revitalize my love for teaching while learning engagement strategies that motivate my students and raise the level of academic rigor in my classroom. Over 4,200 educators came together to share strategies for creating classroom magic!

One of the highlights of my time at the conference was being able to attend a session presented by Deanna Jump, one of the founders of the GYTO conference. I learned specific strategies to create a classroom community based on relationships. We tried out engagement strategies proven to be effective in the classroom and had the opportunity to plan for instruction.

After attending this conference I was able to immediately implement my learning. I have maximized student engagement by using classroom transformations. Our classroom was transformed into a Jurassic Park setting while we researched dinosaurs. We investigated a Humpty Dumpty "crime scene" to solve the mystery of whether Humpty Dumpty fell or was pushed. I have also reenergized my math block with engaging games and activities that reinforce content learning. Thank you for your support with this project!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Buttrill