Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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10:30am EDT

Engaging Students and Shell-ebrating Maine Bivalves and Aquaculture

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

Step into Maine's blue economy and re-engineer our relationship with our ocean! In this fast-paced hands-on workshop, you'll create tools that aquaculture farmers rely on and will leave with a turn-key NGSS-aligned curriculum that empowers students to harness their engineering skills to solve global food and restoration challenges. Help students realize their ability to help build the future of sustainability using STEAM!

Speakers

Kristel Anuszewski

Distinguished Educator, Learning Through Technology Team, Maine DOE

Kristel Anuszewski, a lifelong Mainer and 2024 Kennebec County Teacher of the Year, has 32 years of educational experience. After twenty-seven years teaching high school English and four years serving as an elementary librarian at Windsor Elementary, she now works as a Distinguished... Read More →

Colleen Maker

Biology and Marine Biology Teacher, Washington Academy

Colleen Maker is a biology and marine biology teacher at Washington Academy and serves as a K–12 Aquaculture Teaching Consultant for Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center. With 21 years of teaching experience, she is passionate about working with community partners to create authentic... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Alfond 136

Innovation, 3-12

Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026

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Every Teacher A Leader Summit 2026

10:30am EDT

Kristel Anuszewski

Colleen Maker

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