Name
Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings - Self Actualization = Development, Creativity, Growth
Date & Time
Friday, December 5, 2025, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speakers
Stephen Avery - MSAD 6
Susie Simmons - Bonny Eagle Schools
Holly Frilot - Cobb County School District
Charlie Hinsch - Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Dan Ryder - Community Regional Charter School
Susie Simmons - Bonny Eagle Schools
Holly Frilot - Cobb County School District
Charlie Hinsch - Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Dan Ryder - Community Regional Charter School
Description
Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings - Self Actualization = Development, Creativity, Growth
Modern updates to Maslow’s theory place "Transcendence" at the peak of human experience. This session explores how district leaders can create learning environments that shift students from passive consumers to active creators, encouraging their curiosity to drive their own learning journeys.
Table discussions will include:
- Mobile Maker Lab Project (Stephen Avery & Susie Simmons)
- Student Podcasting (Nicholas Fountas)
- Future-Ready Framework PK-12 (Holly Frilot)
- Integrating Design Thinking and Human-Centered Problem Solving into Project-Based Environments (Dan Ryder)
- Personalizing Learning with AI (Charlie Hinsch)