Ready to make teaching easier? This beginner-friendly session will show you how to turn AI into your classroom ally. Learn simple, practical ways to use AI for lesson planning, differentiation, engagement, and time-saving hacks. You will walk away with ideas you can use right away! No experience required—just curiosity and a desire to work smarter, not harder!
5th grade, Washington Elementary, Olathe School District
This is my 10th year currently teaching 5th grade, with an additional six years of kindergarten experience. I believe in working smarter, not harder, and I continually seek innovative ways to make teaching efficient, meaningful, and joyful. My goal is to be a successful teacher who... Read More →
5th Grade, Washington Elementary, Olathe School District
This is my 14th year in the Olathe School District and I have been teaching 5th grade at Washington elementary for the last 10 years. I love going to conferences and learning new things. I am always looking for ways to improve myself! I believe that teachers should never stop learning... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am CDT Room 312
Ready to make teaching easier? This beginner-friendly session will show you how to turn AI into your classroom ally. Learn simple, practical ways to use AI for lesson planning, differentiation, engagement, and time-saving hacks. You will walk away with ideas you can use right away! No experience required—just curiosity and a desire to work smarter, not harder!
5th grade, Washington Elementary, Olathe School District
This is my 10th year currently teaching 5th grade, with an additional six years of kindergarten experience. I believe in working smarter, not harder, and I continually seek innovative ways to make teaching efficient, meaningful, and joyful. My goal is to be a successful teacher who... Read More →
5th Grade, Washington Elementary, Olathe School District
This is my 14th year in the Olathe School District and I have been teaching 5th grade at Washington elementary for the last 10 years. I love going to conferences and learning new things. I am always looking for ways to improve myself! I believe that teachers should never stop learning... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT Room 312
This session will define music therapy in the school setting. We will outline the difference between music therapy, music education, and the therapeutic use of music. Participants will learn ways to bring music into the educational environment to support all students. Additional time will be spent on how music strategies may be used to support neurodivergent learners in the areas of communication, functional skills, academics, social-emotional skills, and motor skills. Session attendees will participate in live music demonstrations and leave with resources for future use. Materials: Presenters will need access to a projector to display the presentation. All other materials will be provided by the presenters.
Lorissa McGuire is a board-certified music therapist and has been working in the Olathe Public Schools since 2023. She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in music therapy from the University of Kansas. Lorissa has worked as a music therapist in the public school setting... Read More →
Sarah Sanford is a board-certified music therapist and has been working in the Olathe Public Schools since 2021. She earned her music therapy degree with an emphasis in voice from the University of Kansas and has been working in education since 2011. Prior to joining Olathe, Sarah... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT Room 312
