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Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Join this engaging session to discover the Odyssey of the Mind program! Learn how Odyssey of the Mind empowers students to think critically, solve complex problems, and unleash their creativity through hands-on, team-based challenges. Explore how Odyssey of the Mind naturally supports differentiation, meeting students where they are while stretching their thinking through open-ended tasks and real-world problem solving. Walk away with practical strategies, coaching tips, and a clear understanding of how you can make a lasting impact while guiding students on an unforgettable journey of imagination, collaboration, and innovation.

This session is intended for any educator or administrator.
Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Beckerdite

Kimberly Beckerdite

Supervisor of Gifted Services and Advanced Placement, Newport News Public Schools
I am the Supervisor of Gifted Services and Advanced Placement for NNPS.  I work with students, teachers, and schools K-12 with advanced academic programs. My goal is to share strategies for differentiation, critical thinking, creative thinking, higher-order thinking and question... Read More →
avatar for JAMEY BECKNER

JAMEY BECKNER

Instructional Technology Coach, Newport News Public Schools
I'm also an artist, love the tech overlap in graphic design, engineering, 3d printing, and AI assisted content generation.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
B125

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