ARE YOU LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION AND TO BUILD A NETWORK WITH
FUN & INNOVATIVE PROFESSIONALS?
HOW DO I KNOW IF THE MAIN STREET PD IS FOR ME?
- I am in or starting in the education profession
- I have a passion for learning and innovation
- I need time for problem-solving and decision making
- I’m looking to build on my professional career
- I want to network with other educators
If you answered “YES” to any one of these questions, you know that Main Street PD is for you.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION 4/30/2025
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Located at Wyndham Lake Buena Vista
Disney Springs Resort
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DAY 1 - ROCK LAKE CONFERENCE ROOM
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
TAKING EDUCATED RISKS
- Risk Management in Education System
- Creative – Problem Solving
- Innovation in the Classroom
RELEVANT TEACHING CONCEPTS
- Modern Approaches to Teaching
- Integration of Interdisciplinary Learning
- Future Trends in Education
DAY 2- ROCK LAKE CONFERENCE ROOM
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
CLASSROOM ENGAGMENT STRATEGIES
- Interactive Workshops on Learner-Centered Models
- Engagement Through Technology
- Success Stories in Student Motivation
DAY 3 - MAKERSPACE (EPCOT)
USING THE PARK AS A MAKER SPACE, WE WILL ACQUIRE A DEEPER KNOWLEDGE THROUGH ACTIVE EXPLORATION OF REAL-WORLD CONCEPTS AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS.
- EPCOT is more than just a theme park. It is a place where you can explore the wonders of science, technology, culture and imagination. EPCOT will inspire you to think creatively and solve problems in new ways. You will discover how innovation and collaboration can shape a better future for everyone. EPCOT will spark your curiosity and ignite your passion for learning and adventure.
- Blue Sky Exploration: Collaborate with other participants in a small group to develop your ideas for the classroom or school further. We will mind map using some of the Imagineering type strategies for creating and designing.
Grow. Connect. Innovate.
Meet the Facilitators
“A creative life is a happier life, a healthier life, and ultimately, a more successful life.”
Pete’s earliest memories of growing up on the Jersey Shore and near New York City all involve experiencing and later organizing various live performances. From directing an impromptu staging of Springsteen’s “Glory Days” with his sister and cousins on a dock overlooking the Toms River to writing and performing an original musical at the local community college: this spark grew to a passion for working with people of all ages and all abilities. Pete believes that creativity is the currency of the future and his mission is to help people learn life skills and grow through life-enriching, performing arts experiences.
Reinforcing his view that the arts are essential and should be accessible to everyone, Pete is an elementary music teacher and has been teaching in the metro Atlanta area for over 15 years.
He is also the founder of PSBcreative, a theatrical production company which supports arts programs in schools.
Outside of the classroom, Pete co-wrote the musical THE GRIM TWINS, is the host of The P.S. Be Creative Podcast and the author of two ebooks: “So You HAVE to Put On a School Show?!?” and “101 Creative Ideas for Your Next PTA Program.”
Erin King’s favorite time of year is the fall. While the air turns crisp and the leaves turn colors, the best part of this time of year is the excitement towards back to school. She loves the sight of bright colored pens, the latest and greatest pop culture backpacks, and the promise of a great school year just by picking the perfect notebook.
It is not surprising that one of her favorite lines in a movie is from You’ve Got Mail when Tom Hanks says to Meg Ryan, “Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.”
With a Masters in Teaching, Erin King has taught secondary education, chaired an English Language Arts Department, and mentored student-teachers. Erin is currently an analyst in Continuous Improvement for a school district while independently supporting teachers with inspiration via her InspirED blog, the podcast Teacher’s Pep Rally, and her workshop series which includes The Happy Teacher and The Grumpy Teacher.
David Tarnoff has been teaching in higher education since 1994 covering topics such as the Internet of Things, Computer Software and Hardware Development, Electronic Design, Mobile Phone Application Development, and Web Technologies.
He has written a number of publications including the textbook, Computer Organization and Design Fundamentals, which is freely downloadable to anyone interested in basic computer and motherboard design fundamentals.
Aware of educational content’s move from traditional textbooks to multimedia and of the growing need for quality resources for students, David now hosts and engineers the Intermation YouTube channel and the Geek Author podcast, a series covering the same fundamentals outlined in his educational publications. He also supports other instructors and faculty through his activities as an invited lecturer and presenter by showing them how they can incorporate the latest computing technologies into their classrooms to stay excited and effective in the classroom.