During this informal lunch session, participants are invited to engage directly with the LTT team through open conversation and discussion. Bring questions, explore emerging topics, and connect with others navigating similar challenges in technology and learning. This is a flexible, participant-driven space designed for sharing ideas, gaining insight, and building connections—no formal presentation, just conversation.
Helen Cohen began her career as a high school history and ELL teacher in a Maine school district where 56 languages were spoken. Aware of the communication gaps that left families behind and the lack of two-way connection, she co-founded ReachMyTeach, a platform designed for two-way... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm EDT Augusta
STEM Nights are highlights of the school year, helping families, businesses, and community members understand how Computer Science (CS) is integrated into school curricula. The STEM Workforce Ready project has explored ways to elevate these engaging community events by inviting educators who are not typically integrating CS, and leveraging the events as professional development. Learn about what they’ve discovered and hear where they are going next in this panel discussion.
Becky Tapley is a STEM Education Specialist at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance. She serves as the Project Manager of the STEM WorkForce Ready 2030 project, as well as a math consultant and ACRES (Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM) coach.After growing... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 1:10pm - 2:10pm EDT Cumberland
